Bahamian firm targets 'forefront' of blockchain
A BAHAMAS-based ‘Fintech’ firm that offers consultancy services for potential Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investors has seen a “tremendous increase” in business since late 2017.Island Crypto, a Bahamian-based company focused on cryptocurrency and blo
Tourism website wins 'Best in Class' award
THE Bahamas’ official website has earned the destination the highest honour in the Interactive Media Awards.Bahamas.com, which is the official Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) website, has won the ‘Best In Class’ award for the categor
Minnis ‘not worried’ over acting chief justice criticism
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said he was not worried about losing political capital due to his delay in appointing a substantive chief justice, adding that his actions – or lack thereof – were totally supported by the Constitution.
Oban promises homes for workers
IN the face of continued criticism and public push back over its proposed development, Oban Energies yesterday touted the benefits the project would bring to Grand Bahama, revealing 200 homes will be constructed “as an incentive” for Bahamian staff members.
We won’t be bullied by unions
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday said that neither the government, nor the wider public, would tolerate blackout threats from unions at Bahamas Power and Light as the company plans to offer voluntary separation packages to workers in a “rightsizing” exercise.
‘Judge me on five years, not one’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he is not disappointed by a recent poll showing Bahamians are increasingly dissatisfied with his government.
Donald Thomas wins high jump at War Eagle Invitational
DONALD Thomas, fresh off his disappointing fourth place finish at the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia, soared to victory in the men’s high jump at the War Eagle Invitational. On a weekend that featured some of the participants and oth
Lucius Fox shrugs off several injury concerns
LUCIUS Fox shrugged off several injury concerns and continued his production at the plate as a leadoff man for the Charlotte Stone Crabs in the Class A Florida State League.In Friday night’s 10-3 win over the Clearwater Threshers, Fox was hit on the
Prime Minister shrugs off criticism of delegation size
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was dismissive yesterday over criticism of the size of the delegation which accompanied him on trips to Peru and the United Kingdom.
INSIGHT: Britain’s secret biological weapons tests - in The Bahamas
THE little-known fact the country was once used as a site for biological and chemical warfare testing by both American and British governments has resurfaced with local activists drawing links to the need for a functioning Freedom of Information Act.
National high school soccer champions soak up spotlight
A goal on a header from Charles Allan was all that the Lyford Cay International School needed to clinch the Sam Haven senior boys’ national high school soccer championship title. It took one extra penalty shot for the Lucaya International to take the girls’ title to Grand Bahama.
INSIGHT: Who turned off the lights in Maynard’s head?
BAHAMAS Electrical Utility Managerial Union (BEUMU) president Paul Maynard unleashed a fiery rebuke of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) management last week when execs at the utility company said they would be downsizing, effectively making 233 people redundant over an 18-month period.
Minnis: $200m corruption losses a conservative estimate
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was being “conservative” with his estimation when he said The Bahamas loses $200m a year to corruption.
'Golden Knights' honoured in Grand Bahama during pre-celebration event
THE Golden Knights were honoured in Grand Bahama during a pre-celebration event on Sunday and will be part of a grand motorcade on Monday that will climax with the unveiling of a mural as a tribute to them for their Olympic gold win six years ago.The
NPWBA: Operators get 45-44 win over Cheetahs
THE Bommer G Lady Operators wrapped up the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association with the best win-loss record as they nipped the Lady Cheetahs 45-44 in the match-up of the two teams at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Saturday night.On the final ni
Acacia Astwood signs 4-year scholarshipas a member of the Rebels athletic team
IT was a proud moment for the St Anne’s Bluewaves and the Blue Chip Throwers Club as one of their student-athletes Acacia Astwood signed her name on the dotted line of a full four-year scholarship to participate as a member of the Rebels athletic tea
Strachan returned as president of the Amateur Boxing Federation
AFTER about two decades away from the administration of the sport, Vincent Strachan has been returned as president of the Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas.During the annual general meeting and election of officers on Saturday at the Thomas A
WORLD VIEW – For a change: Welcome World Bank advice
ATTENDING a World Bank meeting on April 16, I was shocked to hear a senior official of the organisation say that, in addressing fiscal deficits, Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries should not make “shock adjustments”.
D'Aguilar praises Baha Mar for kickstarting tourism
AS Baha Mar celebrates the one year anniversary of its opening, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said the resort has been the catalyst for the rejuvenation of the country’s tourism industry.Mr D’Aguilar was once a major critic of Baha Mar and the
Cuckoos claim 3rd straight Heineken Cup title
THE most dominant team in the Bahamas Rugby Football Union in recent years, Cuckoos Rugby Club claimed their third consecutive Heineken Bahamas Cup title.Cuckoos emerged with a 20-13 victory over Baillou in the season finale at the Winton Rugby Centr
