273,000 emergency meals served
BAHAMAS Feeding Network Executive Director Philip Smith estimated the organisation has served about 273,000 meals to Bahamians over a two- month period during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus has taught us some vital lessons in finance
Businesses are closing, jobs are disappearing, and the global economy is shrinking. The coronavirus has had a negative effect on so many lives and so many wallets. Many of us have questions we need answered:
Bain, Lumberjacks’ season marred by NCAA violations
A season of historic milestones for Nathan Bain and the Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks will be marred by NCAA violations centred around improprieties in the academic certification process for several student athletes.
Hard work pays off for Azaro Roker
DESPITE the challenges of the offseason, Azaro Roker intends for his final season with the St Francis Xavier X-Men basketball programme to be the best of his collegiate career.
Butters sets the stage for breakout senior year
SHAVAUL Butters’ junior season has set the stage for a breakout senior year and a busy recruitment period for his upcoming senior season.
THE PRESS BOX: My Cowboys’ gamble pays off, and they ‘steal again’
THIS week saw the Dallas Cowboys see their gamble pay off and the team get away with larceny, yet again.
Woman fined for breaking curfew
A WOMAN who claimed she broke the national curfew because she was on her way back home from picking up an important item from her friend’s house was fined $1,000 yesterday. Bissau Miller, 22, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney after officers
Pair jailed for assault as victim criticised for not walking away
A GRAND Bahama magistrate sentenced two Eight Mile Rock men who assaulted an 18-year-old girl to five months in prison, but also strongly admonished the complainant and her female friend for not “walking away” from the altercation. During an arraign
Two men charged with stealing garbage bin
TWO men were yesterday charged in magistrates court with stealing by reason of employment. Thomas Ingraham, 50, and Rashad McFall, 27, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney charged with stealing a garbage bin valued at $2,000, belonging to Henr
‘This coronavirus ain’t nothing to play with’
AFTER his freshman year ended without a trip to the prestigious NCAA Basketball Tournament, Sammy Hunter is looking forward to returning to help the Ole Mississippi University Rebels regain its prominence during his sophomore year.
1,000 inquire about travel to Family Islands
A FURTHER relaxation of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ emergency COVID-19 restrictions is expected to be announced today as officials revealed they have been surprised by the numbers seeking to travel back to the Family Islands.
COVID-19's big economic rebuild - 2020 and beyond
In his final article, Hubert Edwards details the questions policymakers must ask - and solve - to revive the Bahamian economy.
Govt cannot solve covid-19 alone
A member of the Fiscal Responsibility Committee (FRC) watchdog yesterday warned that The Bahamas cannot solely rely on the government to carry the country through the COVID-19 economic crisis.Gowon Bowe, also a former Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and
Cable Bahamas 'evolves' Eleuthera product offering
Cable Bahamas was yesterday said to be increasing internet coverage and “evolving” its services to Eleuthera through products such as managed Wi-FI access. Dominic Petty, the BISX-listed communications provider’s northern Bahamas director, told the
BISX adds fund listing amid COVID pandemic
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday confirmed that the W Global Diversified Fund is the latest to join its roster of investment fund listings. Incorporated as a Bahamian International Business Company (IBC), and licensed u
Eleuthera needs more beds, says hotel boss
An Eleuthera-based resort manager yesterday argued that the island needs more hotel rooms to fully exploit its tourism industry potential. Jennifer Hadland, the French Leave Resort’s general manager, told the Eleuthera Business Outlook conference: “
THURSDAY UPDATE: No new COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that there are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
22-year-old accused of murder
A 22-year-old man was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with murdering a man and attempting to kill another man last week. Perez Cuffe appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney charged with the death of Richard Bain and the attempted murder o
