Airbnb and BNT link up to offer five sabbaticals
AIRBNB has partnered with the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) to launch a Family Island sabbatical to let the world know The Bahamas is still “open for business” following the passage of Hurricane Dorian. In April, the online lodging marketplace will g
Murder accused says his bruises were caused by 'lovemaking' and basketball
The man accused of murdering a middle-aged woman on Valentine’s Day three years ago at Seagrape, Eight Mile Rock, had told the lead police investigator that the bruises and abrasions on his body were caused from “lovemaking” with his girlfriend and w
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Former cop fails to overturn extradition order in sex case
THE Court of Appeal has foiled a former police officer’s hopes of having the country’s highest court overturn its order for him to be extradited to the United States to stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.The appellate cou
Ragged Island in desperate need of help
Please allow a little space in your paper for our letter expressing concerns we have for our beloved home of Ragged Island.
Time to tell the public
The Chair of BP&L, Mr Moxey - his Minister when speaking about the all essential use of standby generators always speaks about their cost, but never speaks or confirms if BP&L makes a profit from their extensive use – why?
Sailor Joshua Weech, 13, learns to balance his chores, homework
DESPITE having eight international competitions and multiple domestic races under his belt, 13-year-old sailor Joshua Weech is still a typical Bahamian teenager with chores and homework. With the help of his family and friends, the promising athlete
Charisma, Sasha burn up track
Charisma Taylor and Sasha Wells, who could be headed for a collision course in the NCAA Division One Indoor Track and Field Championships, had some outstanding performances over the weekend for their respective colleges.Taylor, competing for Washingt
Bears hand Mingoes their second loss of the season
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes scored first against the Bears in BFA action on Sunday and were hoping to hold on for the win. The Bears though answered back to take the match 3-1 and hand the Mingoes their second loss of the season. Mingoes
Ayton leads Suns to 133-104 blowout of Mavericks
DALLAS (AP) — Devin Booker scored 20 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, Deandre Ayton had a season-high 31 points and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in a 133-104 dismantling of the Dallas Mavericks last night.
BLTA congratulates junior tennis stars
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates two of its juniors on their selection as “Student Of The Year” Nominees: Jackson Mactaggart and Sarai Clarke.
NPBA: Mingoes stop Rebels 83-70
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes never trailed against the Patmor Rebels in NPBA action Monday and led by as much as 15 points en route to the 83-70 victory at the AF Adderley Gym on Monday night. Robert Joseph led the Mingoes with 25 points, i
BISX's share index doubles growth rate
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) All-Share Index more than-doubled its growth rate last year compared to 2018, it was confirmed yesterday.The Index, which only measures share price movements among BISX-listed equity stocks and e
GBPA says airport talks still 'ongoing'
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) yesterday confirmed that discussions about the Government taking over ownership of the island’s airport remain “ongoing”. Freeport’s quasi-governmental authority, in a statement, said “full details” would be di
Vacation rentals not feeling VAT’s impact
The Ministry of Tourism’s top official yesterday said Bahamian vacation rental owners are not feeling the impact of the VAT that Airbnb has been collecting on the Government’s behalf since October.
Women entrepreneurs hit by 30% income gap
The US government has teamed with its Bahamian counterpart to launch its Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) initiative locally in a bid to narrow another element of the gender gap.
Bahamas takes ‘Sabbatical’ with Airbnb for visitor boost
The Bahamas’ latest partnership with Airbnb is designed to further boost post-Dorian tourism and encourage locals to develop sustainable cultural and environmental offerings, officials said yesterday.
NPVA: UB Mingoes defeat Junior National Team in three sets
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes only needed three sets to defeat the junior national team in New Providence Volleyball Association action at DW Davis on Monday night. The Mingoes won the match 26-24, 25-22 and 25-11. The Mingoes now sit in the
