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Stay ‘neutral’ on Russia sanctions, says provider
A Bahamian financial services provider yesterday argued this nation should take a “neutral” position by not imposing sanctions levied against Russian oligarchs and business entities.
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Stagflation fears
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FIRST came the military, then the energy shock. In 1973, it was the Yom Kippur War between Israel and the Arab states that caused oil prices to quadruple within weeks. Now it is Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
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Concern on swimming pigs ‘cease and desist’
Opponents of an Adelaide-based swimming pigs attraction are challenging why Town Planning is “entertaining” its application when it has already issued a “cease and desist” order for it to close.
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Masks indoors - but not for hotels in new rule changes
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness announced further relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions over the weekend, loosening mask requirements for those in hotels or outdoors and adjusting protocols for social gatherings, allowing larger events to take place.
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Taylor sets national record in triple jump
Although she would have preferred better results across the board, multi-talented Charisma Taylor was content with another Bahamian national record-breaking performance in the women’s triple jump at the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Indoor Championship over the weekend.
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CARIFTA swim team named
FOLLOWING its Last Chance Meet on Saturday at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, the Bahamas Aquatics has named a team contingent as they prepare for the return of the CARIFTA Swimming Championships.
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High jumper Koi Adderley qualifies for CARIFTA
FAST Forward’s versatile Koi Adderley was the latest athlete to post a CARIFTA Games qualifying performance.
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Pitcher Tahnaj Thomas invited to MLB spring training
TAHNAJ Thomas achieved another career milestone in the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation and is one of the club’s non-roster invitees to major league Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida.
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‘Nothing sinister’ over $206m Goldman repo
The Government must ensure it has “the expertise to manage the legal and financial risk” arising from its “innovative” $206.5m repurchase deal with Goldman Sachs, a prominent banker says.
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Barbers, beauty salons call for mask mandate easing
Barbers and beauty salons yesterday called for the Government to relax its COVID mask mandate with the sector “coming back” slowly from the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.
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Five dead, two injured after four separate shooting incidents
FOUR separate shooting incidents in three days have left five people dead and two others in hospital in critical condition.
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Sadness over alleged suicide of young mother
THE alleged suicide of a young mother has reignited outrage and concern throughout the country.
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Cooper ‘hopes’ we’ve seen the end of COVID
THE day after some COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed, a Cabinet minister revealed the government hopes the country is in the end days of the pandemic.
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‘Highly probable’ most of $900m tax debts seized
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the Large Taxpayer Unit is “just the start” of major reforms as he revealed it is “highly probable” much of $900m in past due taxes will be collected.
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BISX-listed insurer takes ‘conspiracy’ damages hit
A sales agent has been awarded damages for “conspiracy” and defamation against her former BISX-listed employer, which tried to pinch her insurance clients after terminating their relationship.
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Bahamian investment overseas to hit $100m
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday forecast investment by Bahamians in overseas capital markets and real estate could this year increase by 25 percent compared to pre-COVID and hit $100m.
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US health upgrade gives tourism ‘unabated’ boost
A top hotelier last night said The Bahamas’ long-awaited COVID upgrade by the US health authorities will help ensure “pent-up demand for travel to The Bahamas continues unabated”.
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Toddler in room with mum found dead in suspected suicide
A YOUNG mother was found hanging in a room at a hotel on West Bay Street last night, police said.
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Elnet Maritime centre to bring up to 100 new jobs
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis officially opened the new $2m Elnet Maritime Centre yesterday, which will create 50 to 100 new jobs on Grand Bahama.
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Governor: Bahamas far away from debt default
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday voiced optimism that The Bahamas is far from a sovereign debt default as it retains multiple revenue-raising options including an income tax.
