Lourawls ‘Tum Tum’ Nairn Jr plays host to book signing
LOURAWLS “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr hopes to serve as an inspiration for a future generation of Bahamian athletes eager to tell the stories of their respective journeys to success.
GAIN AN EDGE: Achieving college dreams through summer learning
Thanks to StemForce Bahamas, a grant from Lyford Cay Foundations and support from other donors, Bahamian public-school students like Carmetta Barry have developed a passion for learning science while also carving a path to higher education.
POLICE ADVICE: To tackle crime we have to start by guiding our children
When a child is born, they are born into a world of sin. Despite their innocence, they immediately become prisoners of their environment and the many influences around them. For some kids, these influences can lead them to a life of progress and success; however, not all kids are blessed with this type of situation.
PAC must not be hindered in its investigations, insists Watson
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson says the House of Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee should not be hamstrung in its investigations.
Water Corp cuts debts by $7.4m
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s debt to its main BISX-listed supplier was slashed by $7.4m in April 2019, financial filings have revealed, with the balance owing cut to $11.6m.
Lyford Cay wins high school soccer titles
THE Lyford Cay Dragons staked their claim as the most dominant soccer programme in the country with a pair of national titles to complete a season of milestones.
‘The Tank’ calls out Russian Povetkin
SHERMAN “The Tank” Williams continues to search for premier matchups atop the heavyweight division and recently called out one former Olympic gold medal winner and former world champion.
EDITORIAL: What's really going on over officer leave?
Not so long ago, this column raised concerns about the career prospects of law enforcement officers forced to take long-term leave. It appears matters could be so much worse than a career delayed being an opportunity denied.
Trade expert challenges FDI policies
The Bahamas’ near-exclusive focus on large-scale, multi-million dollar foreign direct investment (FDI) projects has come under fire from a trade expert.
Realtors: Use us more over tax crackdown
The government has been urged to “make more use” of Bahamian realtors to save time and money on the $7.2m project to make real property tax rolls “unassailable”.
Manufacturers not convinced of WTO merits
BAHAMIAN manufacturers yesterday said they are “not yet fully committed to the necessity of joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO)” based on the Oxford Economics study’s findings.
KYC fines ‘no laughing matter’, realtors warned
Bahamian realtors must apply Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence to real estate buyers or face fines that are “no laughing matter”, the industry has been warned.
OWN Bahamas unveils third speaker seminar
The OWN Bahamas Foundation is preparing to host its third free speaker seminar to give Bahamian entrepreneurs insights into how to grow their own businesses.
Taxi union chief’s fear for hundreds of drivers
Hundreds of taxicab drivers could potentially be left jobless at month’s end, the Bahamas Taxicab Union’s (BTCU) president fears, with the 80 percent holding leased plates most at risk.
Bahamas aims to harness ‘power of Mexican market’
A Cabinet minister headed a combined private and public sector delegation that sought to harness “the power of the Mexican market” for Bahamian tourism’s benefit.
Making the connection on Family Island growth
A proper means of inter-island transportation and accessibility is imperative for the economic growth of the Family Islands.
London Terrace roadworks to start on Monday morning
THE Ministry of Public Works/Bahamix will be carrying out road preparatory and paving works on London Terrace starting Monday morning and continuing through Thursday from 9am to 2:30pm.
IACHR president: Detention not the answer to Bahamas' immigration challenges
DETENTION is not the answer to the country’s immigration challenges, according to IACHR president Esmeralda Arosemena de Troitiño.
Water and Sewerage industrial action 'appears certain'
INDUSTRIAL action appears certain, according to the Water and Sewerage Management Union, citing unwillingness by the water provider to resolve outstanding issues in good faith.
Citizenship gender inequality concerns highlighted at IACHR session
GENDER inequality regarding the transfer of citizenship could be remedied by taking the matter before an international court.
