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Former PM Christie: Drop in voters is a concern

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented the low voter turnout on Election Day, saying the reports have concerned him.

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Stopover tourism ‘85% recovered’ this winter

The Bahamas’ stopover tourism business will be “close to 85 percent” of pre-COVID levels by the 2021-2022 winter season, a top hotelier is predicting, with a return to full business levels “very achievable” next year.

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Moody’s fears on bond refinancing

Moody’s has voiced fears about The Bahamas’ continued access to capital markets and high interest burden if it is unable to successfully refinance maturing bond issues in four consecutive years from 2024 onwards.

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Our unlikely partnership with dogs

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KNOWN as men’s best friend, dogs are undoubtedly our favourite pets. They entertain, provide company, guard our houses and even work alongside security forces, hunters and shepherds.

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Election turnout was historic low

AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.

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GB coral farm in 15 finalists for top environmental award

A Grand Bahama-based coral farm is among 15 contenders that have been shortlisted for the Earthshot Prize that has been launched by the UK’s Prince William and the Royal Foundation.

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14-game win streak to end season for Jones

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun had a historic finish to the 2021 WNBA regular season and now set their sights on the postseason as the No 1 overall seed.

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Tahnaj into the play-offs

TAHNAJ Thomas and his Greensboro Grasshoppers are headed to the championship series in Minor League Baseball’s High-A East League.

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Bahamas downgraded by Moody's

The scale of the economic and fiscal challenges facing the new Philip Davis-led administration were laid bare Friday, after Moody’s further downgraded the Bahamas’ sovereign creditworthiness.

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Smooth process reported at polling stations

VOTERS at various polling stations across New Providence reported a smooth process yesterday, a far cry from the chaotic and overly crowded scenes at last week’s advanced poll.

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Freeport faces ‘disaster’ if 2016 Act not repealed

Freeport’s 2016 investment legislation is “an absolute disaster” that must be repealed if small and medium-sized businesses are to invest in the city, a prominent attorney warned yesterday.

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Downtown business raises cruise concern

A downtown Nassau business yesterday challenged whether the cruise lines are giving their passengers correct information as just 20 percent are currently disembarking the vessel while in port.

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Sands gets new coaching job

After spending the past two years as an assistant coach at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, Bahamian national triple jump record holder Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands is closer to home as an assistant coach with the Florida State University Seminoles track and field programme.

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Coleby to join top tier basketball league in France

DWIGHT Coleby will join the top-tiered basketball league in France for the 2021-22 season.

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GENERAL ELECTION – as it happened

Live coverage of the 2021 General Election results.

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ELECTION DAY – As it happened

Voting in the General Election is underway – we'll keep you up-to-date throughout the day as The Bahamas goes to the polls.

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Honeymoon cancelled

The Bahamas’ next administration will not have the luxury of a “honeymoon” upon taking office, a prominent banker warning yesterday: “It’s going to be right about the business because there’s a lot we must right.”

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Forum aiming to ‘demystify’ COVID

TCL Group will this Monday host a virtual roundtable featuring multiple medical professionals in a bid to “demystify” the issues and concerns surrounding COVID-19.

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Two more COVID deaths confirmed

THE Ministry of Health recorded 105 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Tuesday.

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Record win for Jones and Sun

Jonquel Jones posted her league leading 17th double double of the season and the Connecticut Sun set a new franchise record with their 13th consecutive win.