‘Industry is on brink’ warns gym owner
THE fitness industry, which has only operated for three weeks since March, is now at the brink of financial ruin, according to gym owner Charles Johnson.
Dames hints at changes to voting process - but no details
THE government will be making changes to the voting process for the upcoming 2022 election, according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames.
$1.6m road works for Grand Bahama
Road reconstruction and improvement work at a cost of some $6.1m is expected to be completed by the government on Grand Bahama this year.
Resort delays 'not a complete surprise'
DAYS after several major resorts announced they will not reopen on October 15, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday admitted the news was not a complete surprise to officials as hotel operators had already indicated their intent to resume operations after the US election in November.
Man dead after First Street shooting
A man is dead after a shooting incident on First Street on Tuesday night.
Miller: Gov't, BOB 'acted in bad faith'
The Supreme Court has blasted the Government and Bank of The Bahamas for "acting in bad faith" and working together against an ex-Cabinet minister in breaching five multi-million lease agreements.
'Fifth division Bahamas' faces uphill struggle to hit Singapore ambition
The Bahamas "is as far from becoming the Singapore of the Americas as a fifth division soccer team is from the UK's Premier League", a prominent banker warned yesterday.
Proposed work visa not a 'needle mover'
A Bahamian economist yesterday warned the Economic Recovery Committee's proposed work visa is not a sufficient "needle mover" to replace $1.7bn to $2bn in tourism earnings lost to COVID-19.
Family Islands 'can't survive' with COVID travel requirements
Exuma's Chamber of Commerce president yesterday warned that Family Island economies "cannot survive" if inter-island air travel remains almost shutdown due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Policyholders in 'huge effort' to keep insurance coverage
A major Bahamian insurer yesterday credited the "Dorian effect" for sparking "a huge effort" by companies and individuals to maintain coverage despite COVID-19's devastating financial impact.
Bahamians 'too often' see little value from taxes paid
Bahamians are "too often left wondering where their tax dollars are going" because there is little to no improvement in the Government's delivery of public services, an entrepreneur charged yesterday.
Raw Talent: ‘Kino’ Burrows helping young players
ALTHOUGH he’s still competing at a high level in France, professional basketball player Jaraun “Kino” Burrows is doing his part to assist as many young players to realise their dreams of playing in Europe. Through his Raw Talent Group, which he formed in the summer of 2018, Burrows has been able to assist a number of players, including Dominick ‘Nado’ Bridgewater, Kenny Isnord, Adam Johnson and Briontae Riley to achieve their dreams.
Valicia Demeritte holding court
Regarded as one of the top young female basketball players in the country, Valicia Demeritte is holding court as a small forward for the Coker University Cobras in Hartsville, South Carolina. The 20-year-old former player for the Kingsway Academy Saints left the Bahamas in grade nine in 2015 to enroll at the Potters House Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, where she played for the Lion’s basketball, volleyball and track teams, earning the most improved player award and was a four-time SIAA State champion.
UPDATED: Parliament worker tests positive for COVID-19
A STAFF member of Parliament who interacted with elected officials during a House of Assembly sitting last week has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the cancellation of Senate proceedings on Monday and causing uncertainty about how proceedings in the House of Assembly will proceed.
24 more cases and one death in latest national figures
THE Ministry of Health confirmed 24 additional cases of COVID-19 and one more related death yesterday.
Pyramid schemes cash in on crisis
THE Securities Commission of the Bahamas has reissued warnings against falling victim to Ponzi and pyramid schemes which promise large payouts after a person pays a sum of money under the guise of an investment plan.
San Salvador resort shut until Dec 2021
THE reopening of Club Med’s Columbus Isle Resort in San Salvador has been postponed until December 2021, dealing a massive blow to that island’s economy.
Man fined $500 for going to pharmacy for grandmother
A MAN who claimed he violated the lockdown because he went to the pharmacy to get medication for his great grandmother was fined $500 yesterday.
Man accused of stabbing
A man was charged with murder yesterday in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on Raymond Road last week.
Woman who ran illegal hair supply store given $1,800 fine
A Jamaican woman who ran an illegal hair supply store which she advertised on social media was fined $1,800 yesterday.
