Chisholm hits his first home run in the majors
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm was searching for a breakthrough at the plate and it finally came in the first at bat of last night’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves.
LETTER: Roadblocks for visitors to Bahamas
The Minister of Tourism outlined steps towards reopening the vital tourism sector. However, when reading the remarks, it does not appear to be very welcoming for prospective visitors. I wonder if anyone who is designing the harsh requirements for entry has ever consulted with travel agents or visitors themselves.
LETTER: Zimbabwe still in crisis
It is painful that the Zimbabwean situation has worsened and the social and economic crisis of the Zimbabwean is continuing daily. It shows very clearly that Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa have failed to improve the economic conditions of Zimbabwe.
LETTER: More risk for displaced Bahamians
Please allow me a space in your column to share with you and your readers what I consider a very serious emerging issue that has already impacted residents of The Bahamas and may have devastating effects if not addressed.
EDITORIAL: Taking food out of the mouths of those in need
WE know that many people in The Bahamas are suffering incredible hardship because of the economic effects of COVID-19.
Regulator dismisses Cable, BTC warnings
Regulators have dismissed warnings by The Bahamas’ two communications providers that the imposition of preventative wholesale broadband Internet measures will deter future investment.
Bahamas not a 'fly by night' borrower
The Ministry of Finance is taking the “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” approach to low-cost financing and other “no strings attached” offers, the deputy prime minister said yesterday.
Govt revenues 23% off due to lockdown
The deputy prime minister yesterday revealed August’s economic shutdown dropped government revenues 23 percent below projections as he warned the country “cannot afford” further lockdowns.
Don't make council a 'political football'
A Fiscal Responsibility Council member yesterday urged both the government and opposition not to make the body “a political football” after it became the focus for a House of Assembly confrontation.
'Serious foreign currency' needed by 2020 year-end
A Bahamian economist yesterday warned that The Bahamas will face “serious concerns” unless it earns “major foreign currency inflows by year-end” as uncertainties over tourism’s return persist.
US Embassy puts China equipment off limits
A NEW United States regulation prohibits its embassy in Nassau from doing business with local companies that utilise equipment manufactured by certain Chinese manufacturers.
Judge slates govt over Sewell case
A SCATHING condemnation of the government has been delivered over its handling of its defence in the case involving an innocent Jamaican man unjustly held in detention for nearly ten years.
CHEATS ABUSING FOOD HANDOUTS: Families making multiple requests for help at sites to secure extra assistance
NATIONAL Food Distribution Task Force chairman Susan Larson said there have been instances of “abuse” of the system, causing delays at distribution sites as officials try to verify legitimate requests.
Two dead in separate traffic incidents
A MAN is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle on Tuesday. Police said shortly before 10pm, a man was travelling east along University Commons Road in the northern lane on a Honda XR 650 motorcycle, when he lost control and hit a sidewalk. Th
Moultrie named chair of Constituencies Commission
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie has been appointed chairman of the Constituencies Commission and Supreme Court Justice Deborah Fraser is expected to serve as its deputy chairman, it was revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday. Other committee memb
Probation for breaking windshield
A 41-year-old man was placed on a year’s probation and ordered to compensate another man after he broke his windshield with a rock last week. Fred Ramsey appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis after he was accused of causing $500 wort
Curfew breaker who gave fake name to officers is fined $750
A MAN who last month gave police a fake name when he was arrested for being outdoors during curfew hours was fined $750 yesterday.Officers arrested Quincy Edgecombe after they found him near Windsor Lane around 3.05 am on August 20.The court was told
Suspected COVID case at school
THE Ministry of Education is investigating a suspected case of COVID-19 at Columbus Primary School.
64 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday
SIXTY-FOUR additional COVID-19 cases were recorded yesterday, bringing the total to 2,721, according to the Ministry of Health.
