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‘Junkanoo Boyz’ end up in 2-2 draw
The Junkanoo Boyz spoiled the Benna Boys chances of earning back-to-back wins when they secured a 2-2 draw yesterday evening in an away game in Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda.
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A new day in primary school soccer
THE newly named Dawn N Knowles Primary School Soccer Tournament returned to the Roscow A L Davies Soccer Field yesterday morning.
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Gov’t awaits revenue ‘uptick’ on cruise tax
The Ministry of Finance’s top official says the Government’s revenues are on target with an “uptick” anticipated in the 2023-2024 fiscal year’s second half due to the hike in cruise visitor departure taxes.
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PETER YOUNG – Arab-Israeli conflict: History and background
THE media coverage of last week’s horrific atrocities in Israel committed by Hamas terrorists who penetrated the country from Gaza has been so extensive that it would be superfluous to add to it today. This outrage of unparalleled ferocity and evil that left 1,300 people dead, including children and babies, was the worst single loss of Jewish lives since the Holocaust in the Second World War, and it has shocked the rest of the world.
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Exempt app has led to 90 percent increase in revenue at LPIA, says financial secretary
FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson said the Exempt App has led to a 90 per cent increase in customer revenue at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, calling the customs app a “success story” despite complications some travellers have experienced.
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HONOURING DAWN KNOWLES: BFA renames NPPPSSA soccer tournament in her honour
The Bahamas Football Association (BFA) presented Dawn N Knowles with the best birthday gift of them all after renaming the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association’s (NPPPSSA) soccer tournament in her honour yesterday at the Beach Soccer Stadium.
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‘Cheap menu offerings’: PI residents join Wendy’s fight
Paradise Island resorts and residents are arguing that “cheap menu offerings do not convey” the correct brand image as they unite to oppose Wendy’s bid to obtain planning approvals for its new restaurant.
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Top ArawakX investor ‘seriously prejudiced’ over BOB unfreezing
ArawakX’s largest investor has moved to intervene in its dispute with Bank of The Bahamas by alleging that the two sides’ agreement to unfreeze the crowd-funding platform’s accounts “seriously prejudices” his interests.
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ArawakX: Wind-up to cause ‘serious harm’ on BOB battle
The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd-funding platform will suffer “serious harm” if it is placed into provisional liquidation before it can pursue or settle its legal battle with Bank of The Bahamas over the freezing of its accounts.
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GB airport operator ‘well ready to move’
Grand Bahama International Airport’s prospective operator has indicated it is “well ready to proceed once given the green light by government”, the island’s Chamber of Commerce chief has revealed.
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Shanty home demolition a ‘very hard pill’ for resident
WHEN two excavators demolished Aviole Francois-Burrows’ home on October 2, the government’s long-standing pledge to eradicate shanty towns became vivid to residents in the unregulated community of All Saints Way.
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Jonquel Jones helps Liberty take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, avoid sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 yesterday in the WNBA Finals and force a Game 4.
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‘Jazz’ gets a warm welcome home
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr made his return to home soil this past weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
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Catholic Primary Schools basketball season begins
THE 2023-24 Catholic Board of Education Primary Schools basketball season got underway on Friday at the Loyola Hall.
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DEREK SMITH: Develop cyber security plan to meet your need
As technology becomes an essential feature in every business, there is a growing need to ensure its safe use. Companies store crucial data and depend on technology for their day-to-day operations. With the continuous evolution of cyber threats and stringent regulations, companies need a firm security plan. However, every firm has unique needs, so more than just a generic solution might be required.
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Chamber hails success from two trade missions
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman has hailed its hosting of two recent trade missions as a success.
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GB ready for National Youth Month
A slew of events announced for Grand Bahama young people during National Youth Month.
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PM to meet with Pope Francis
Prime Minister Philip Davis departed the capital on Thursday for Rome, Italy, where he will meet with His Holiness, Pope Francis.
