INSIGHT: Changing mindset on climate change necessary for The Bahamas’ future
CLIMATE change has a degree of responsibility for many of the current challenges our nation is facing. We can no longer deny that extreme heat, more intense hurricanes, frequent flooding and other serious impacts have become a part of the reality for Bahamians within the 21st century. Yet, climate change – the cause of these issues – remains a niche topic in the minds of our citizens. If we want our islands to have a future, that must change.
INSIGHT: How will marijuana law work, and who will actually benefit?
THIS week’s column could take a look at no end of subjects – it has been quite a week, but it is the issue of marijuana legislation that we shall focus on. That said, let us visit some of those other issues first.
INSIGHT: Shrinking workforces and ageing populations pose new challenges for the Caribbean
Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, recently informed her country’s House of Assembly that their nation “is in a crisis with respect to an ageing and declining population”. By making this statement, the Prime Minister highlighted a pressing issue that affects not only Barbados but many other countries in the Caribbean.
Miss Universe says it’s better in The Bahamas
In the vibrant wake of our nation’s independence celebrations, Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios arrived at Lynden Pindling Airport on July 11, accompanied by her delegation from the Miss Universe Organization. The local franchisee, Miss Bahamas Universe Organization committee warmly welcomed her to our picturesque shores following her visit from Central America.
IT meltdown won’t halt digital payments drive
The Bahamas’ digital payments drive will not be stalled by Friday’s global IT outage, a prominent banker argued yesterday, as the benefits “far outstrip” the impacts from this event.
Top pilot body warns PM on ‘egregious’ fee hikes
The world’s largest private pilot body has warned the Prime Minister “there is no question The Bahamas will lose its competitive advantage” unless it tackles “egregious fees” and other obstacles to general aviation.
‘Unfriendly’ society found illegally selling insurance
Insurance regulators found an entity registered under the Friendly Societies Act was breaching multiple laws by selling insurance products to persons who were non-members.
IT meltdown ‘wake up call’ for local business
Bahamian businesses and information technology (IT) providers yesterday branded Friday’s global meltdown “a wake-up call” in exposing this nation’s vulnerability to events over which it has no control.
New $10m PI restaurant’s construction 75% complete
A Chicago-based restaurant’s $10m Paradise Island expansion is targeting a September 2024 completion with construction work now about 75 percent complete.
Airport, banks and stores are hit by global internet outage
A global technology shortage affected services at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday.
Cooper: Talk over $35m water park ‘premature’
DISCUSSIONS around the Nassau Cruise Port’s plans to develop a $35m water park are “premature”, according to Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
ACTIVTRADES: Off to a rough start
The final trading day of last week started with a huge information (IT) problem that began in Australia and spread worldwide. The disruption affected Windows PCs in several industries, and appears related to the security software supplied by CrowdStrike. The company’s share price fell by around 12 percent as a result.
'Don't penalise business in Bahamas over global outage'
BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) President Leo Rolle said he hopes businesses are not penalised after Friday’s global technology outage.
PHA appeals to families to collect ‘boarders’ who are residing at PMH
BOARDERS at the Princess Margaret Hospital are as young as four months old and as old as 80.
World’s second largest cruise ship to sail to The Bahamas exclusively
THE Utopia of the Seas, the world’s second-largest cruise ship, will exclusively sail to The Bahamas twice a week, resulting in about 800,000 passengers visiting the country’s shores a year.
MOFA claims Tribune misleading on US report on investment climate
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused The Tribune of misleadingly reporting on the United States’ latest investment climate report on The Bahamas.
Officer laughed as body camera switched on in police shooting
A FORMER police officer laughed and lamented turning on his body camera after shooting a man last year.
GB murder takes year’s tally to 71
SIX people have been killed since Thursday, pushing the murder count for the year to 71.
Cooper: Water park not final
ACTING Prime Minister Chester Cooper said discussions about a $35m water park at the Nassau Cruise Port are premature because the government has yet to consider the proposal.
President Joe Biden pulls out of reelection bid
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.
