'Being nominated to represent my country really means a lot to me'
JEREMIAH Cooper is hoping to use an historic opportunity to represent The Bahamas in international esports as a platform to inspire the next generation of competitive gamers.
EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: 'The Sports Ecosystem'
EVERY year, The Bahamas produces young athletes with remarkable potential.
Major Jr goes undefeated at Morgan State Invite
MICHAEL Major Jr delivered an undefeated performance at the Morgan State Invitational, winning both of his singles matches and partnering with a freshman teammate for a doubles victory as the Howard University men’s tennis team captain continued what he described as the best fall season of his college career.
Young boxer: 'I respect King Charles III with all my heart'
HIS Majesty King Charles III's visit to The Bahamas took him to the Bahamas Boxing Academy on Wednesday, where he watched young boxers demonstrate their skills in the ring.
Get Bahamians more involved to increase tourism’s benefits
THE CENTRAL Bank’s Governor yesterday asserted The Bahamas could generate greater economic value from its existing tourism industry by getting more local businesses involved in supplying the activities and services visitors purchase.
Central Bank targets 2027over consumer protection
THE CENTRAL Bank is targeting 2027 for public consultation on proposed consumer financial protection measures, as it advances a multi-year programme that could eventually lead to new legislation governing how financial institutions treat customers.
Sand Dollar used in under 1% of retail transactions
THE BAHAMIAN digital currency, the Sand Dollar, continues to account for less than 1 per cent of retail transactions in this nation despite the existence of between120,000 and 130,000 digital wallets, the Central Bank’s governor said yesterday.
Workers certified for finishing environment oversight training
Thirty-six environmental workers have received certificates after completing Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) training at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Investing in worker health a sound business decision
In today’s competitive business environment, employers are increasingly recognising that their most valuable asset is not their buildings, equipment or financial resources, but their people.
IMF-beating 3% growth by Central Bank
THE CENTRAL Bank expects the Bahamian economy to grow by more than 3 per cent in 2026, its Governor said yesterday, while warning that rising energy costs and global uncertainties continue to pose threats.
IMF-beating 3% growth by Central Bank
THE CENTRAL Bank expects the Bahamian economy to grow by more than 3 per cent in 2026, its Governor said yesterday, while warning that rising energy costs and global uncertainties continue to pose threats.
Port’s early 2027 mixed as it moves on harbour repair
NASSAU’S main commercial shipping port was slightly behind forecast on several key financial indicators for the first two months of its 2027 financial year, it has been revealed, as it takes the lead on repairing critical harbour’s defences.
Residents voice concern on Adrian Fox’s condo project
RESIDENTS living near a 13-storey Cable Beach condominium development proposed by an Island Luck co-founder last night voiced concerns over traffic congestion, parking shortages and the potential impact of construction on their properties.
Mortgage lending ‘on life support’ as approval rate dips below 50% in ‘26
MORTGAGE lending is “in life support” until Bahamians correct their borrowing habits and over-indebtedness, a banker warned yesterday, after less than half of new home loan applications were approved during the 2026 first-half.
Economist fears Bahamians left ‘holding the bag’ by Gov’t
A BAHAMIAN economist yesterday voiced renewed fears that taxpayers will be “left holding the bag” after Moody’s “dropped some red flags” in its latest evaluation of the Government’s finances.
WSC officer confirms welding at tanks in Gibson trial
A WATER and Sewerage Corporation technical officer told the court yesterday he photographed welding and grinding work on WSC water tanks in 2021, as the trial of former WSC executive chairman Adrian Gibson continued.
Letters: The passenger must have a place at the table
For someone with a car in the driveway, a jitney stoppage may barely register. For someone waiting at a bus stop with a shift starting in half an hour, it can threaten a day’s wages.
Govt building first seniors-only complex in 40 years
THE government is building its first rental complex exclusively for seniors in four decades and is weighing a residence for up to 70 older people who can no longer live on their own, Social Services Minister Barbara Cartwright told the Senate yesterday.
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