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Investors are buying the future on stock exchanges worldwide. Let us look into the possibly important developments and sectors for the next decade. The COVID- 19 pandemic is dividing the economy into an old and a new world. We see the following trends up to 2030 that could provide opportunities for investors:
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COVID death tally passes 600 milestone
THE Bahamas achieved another grim milestone over the weekend after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths reached 605, with one senior physician warning the country could be grappling with another coronavirus surge.
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Spare statue, but tear down wall
There is ample historical evidence that Christopher Columbus was no hero. As he observed the generous, friendly reaction of the Lucayans on San Salvador to the strange visitors from the sea, his mind turned (naturally) to what good slaves they would make, as he noted in his log.
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Burrows and Tigers undefeated so far in preseason
SHAMAR Burrows continues to lead the Dalhousie Tigers in an undefeated preseason as Canadian U-Sports basketball returns to the floor.
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DIANE PHILLIPS: The Punch and the power of one
IF you read the final issue of The Punch yesterday, published three days after the death of its editor, publisher, creator and defender Ivan Johnson, you had this sinking feeling in your gut that an important chapter in the history of The Bahamas had closed.
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Four more COVID deaths confirmed
THE Bahamas recorded 60 new cases of COVID-19 and another four virus-related deaths on Wednesday, according to data released by the Ministry of Health yesterday.
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Richardson and Giants set for ‘instant playoff classic’
No matter whether you’re a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants, first base coach Antoan Richardson said he’s hoping the Bahamian public will throw their support behind his Giants in one half of the National League Divisional Series.
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King explodes onto radar of NBA scouts, college coaches
FREDRICK King Jr’s performance at the NBA Academy Invitational has garnered several offers from major NCAA Division I programmes.
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Ishmael Clarke ‘was a fierce competitor, all-around athlete’
ISHMAEL “Cold Blooded” Clarke, known for his tenacity and terror on the boards as a rebounder for the Smirnoff Nangoes men’s basketball team out of Fox Hill, passed away on Tuesday. He was 63.
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Another 23 COVID deaths confirmed
Twenty-three new COVID-19 deaths were recorded in the country between Monday and Tuesday, pushing the nation’s toll to 582 since the start of the pandemic.
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Jones and Sun eliminated – but WNBA MVP scores 25 points, grabs 11 rebounds
A season of accolades came to an abrupt and disappointing end for reigning MVP Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun.
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College basketball players make their presence felt in Canada
COLLEGIATE basketball in Canada has returned at the U Sports level, and several Bahamian participants made their 2021 debut in the Stu Aberdeen Memorial Preseason Tournament.
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Hield, Ayton and Jones active in NBA preseason debuts
NBA basketball is officially back and all three Bahamian born players in the league were active as their teams made their respective preseason debuts.
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Bahamian retailer expands eastward
A well-known Bahamian retailer yesterday said it is aiming to complete its eastern New Providence expansion in time for Christmas 2021 and reach a market segment currently underserved.
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A cold winter results in hot prizes
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The energy crisis has long since arrived in England. Long queues in front of petrol stations are no longer uncommon, and price increases are also imminent in Europe because the gas price is at a record highs.
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Munnings makes his debut in Portugal, Fritz signs on with new club in Spain
TRAVIS Munnings made his debut with a new club in Portugal while Shaquillo Fritz signed on with a new club for the upcoming 2021 season in Spain.
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Great success for Bahamians in college tennis
JOSHUA Turnquest, a graduate student at Indiana Wesleyan University, stepped on court with his doubles partner Jeremias Rocco at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Doubles Championship.
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Tourism back to 85% pre-COVID in August
August tourism numbers were down just 15 percent compared to 2019’s pre-COVID levels, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general said, amid hopes that more investments are in the pipeline.
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Hurricane Hole developer targets 300 full-time posts
Hurricane Hole’s developer says the Paradise Island-based project is projected to create over 300 permanent jobs when its $250m investment is fully completed.