Chemical spill at Rand Memorial
A HAZMAT team and the Department of Environment Health were called to the Rand Memorial Hospital yesterday morning following a “minor chemical spill” in the laboratory at the public health facility in Freeport. No one was injured, however, affected
Another GB business has to close its doors
A DECLINE in business has forced the closure of another establishment at the Port Lucaya Marketplace, where merchants are struggling to hang on as government seeks a buyer for the closed Grand Lucayan resort.
No layoffs over laundry changes, says Atlantis
SENIOR Atlantis Vice-President Ed Fields insisted there would be “absolutely no layoffs” at the hotel after laundry workers were told some positions had been made redundant yesterday morning.
DNA deputy joins US election observers
THE deputy leader of the Democratic National Alliance was selected to participate in the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Programme focused on the American electoral process. Arinthia Komolafe joined other political leaders from
EDITORIAL: Importance of remembering the fallen
REMEMBRANCE Day, also known informally as Poppy Day, has special significance this year because it marks the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Perverse and ignorant comments
Was the PLP’s Mall Renovation Estimate Inflated?
We need to take control of our airspace
Several months ago, the government said it was working diligently to get control of our airspace from the United States. This is a vital initiative in terms both of the country’s ability to earn revenue by charging fees to airlines that use our airspace, but also in terms of our sovereignty and dignity as a people. Why should the United States be making money every time a plane flies over the Bahamas? Common sense will tell you the status quo is an absurd arrangement.
NASA conducts quiet sonic boom tests near Texas Gulf Coast
NASA is monitoring how residents living near the Texas Gulf Coast react to quiet sonic booms as the space agency works on an experimental aircraft that could significantly reduce commercial flight times.
Chinese ‘gait recognition’ tech IDs people by how they walk
Chinese authorities have begun deploying a new surveillance tool: “gait recognition” software that uses people’s body shapes and how they walk to identify them, even when their faces are hidden from cameras.
Basketball Tournament in honour of Tyler Rolle Jr
OVER the years, Sam Carter has been successful in hosting some of the greatest Park League basketball tournaments in the Fort Charlotte community.Recently, he was responsible for organising the first T’s Outside Stadium Basketball Tournament. It was
Buddy scores 24 in loss to the Raptors
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 24 points, including three 3-pointers, and dished out three assists but it wasn’t enough as the Toronto Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 114-105 on Wednesday night.
THE FINISH LINE: Inaugural Caribbean Tip-Off Classic shows that 'you can't teach height'
THE inaugural Caribbean Tip-Off Classic gave Bahamians a chance to see the next two rising young talents in Kai Jones and Samuel Hunter as they prepare for the collegiate ranks next year. But the tournament also put the spotlight on the high school
Nashad Mackey earns first Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of Week
JUST a week into his senior season, Nashad Mackey is already earning conference accolades for the Embry Riddle Eagles men’s basketball programme.Mackey earned the first Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week as the Eagles got off to a
A joyful celebration of unsung heroes
The Joy International charitable organisation is hosting its third annual empowerment conference at which community leaders who have made outstanding contributions to society will be honoured.The special empowerment service will take place tomorrow n
Water supply alert on govts $16.1m debt
Nassau’s main water provider yesterday sounded an alert over potential supply disruptions if the Government does not pay a $16.1m debt that has increased by 76.9 percent this year. Consolidated Water, the BISX-listed entity that produces virtually al
Developer: 'Useless' BISX needs new life
A prominent developer and real estate financier yesterday called for the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) to be “overhauled”, arguing: “It needs new life”.David Kosoy, pictured, Sterling Global Financial’s chairman, who was a panellis
Central Bank to ban 'anonymous' crypto assets
The Central Bank is proposing to ban its licensees from dealing with “anonymous” crypto currency assets, with 84 percent of local institutions saying they have no desire to enter this space.The regulator, unveiling a “discussion paper” on proposals f
'How could I compete' against 7 cents power?
A Bahamian businessman yesterday questioned “how am I supposed to compete” against foreign rivals whose all-in electricity costs are almost two-thirds lower than BPL’s fuel charge.Robert Myers, who also heads the Organisation for Responsible Governan
BTC targets hospitality sector with new offering
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched a “hospitality suite of services” aimed at modernising the tourism industry and “going beyond” guest expectations.Andre Knowles, director of BTC Business, speaking on the sidelines of yesterda
PM admits more progress required on business ease
The Prime Minister yesterday admitted The Bahamas needs to make faster and greater progress in improving its “ease of doing business”, reiterating that new measures will be adopted in 2019.Delivering the keynote address at the Securities Commission’s
