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Edgecombe Jr, 18, has impressive showing at home
HOMECOMINGS are usually quite memorable, but for Valdez ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr, his return home to the Bahamas as one of the top ranked high school boys’ basketball players in the United States was extra special.
‘Huge inconvenience’ on BOB San Salvador close
San Salvador businesses yesterday voiced concern over the timing and uncertainty created by Bank of The Bahamas’ “temporary closure” of the island’s only bank branch ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Minnis warns on increased New Year air import costs
An ex-prime minister yesterday warned Bahamians will have to pay increased costs to import goods via air freight from New Year’s Day due to a $25m outsourcing deal struck by the Government.
Non-profit reveals 36% fall in distributed meals
The Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) yesterday said corporate donations have dropped-off noticeably since the COVID pandemic even though one in every eight Bahamians is thought to be living in poverty.
Residents ‘won’t let guard down’ on hotel expansion
Residents in Tropical Gardens and Gambier Heights yesterday pledged they will “not let our guard down” even though a controversial planning application has been placed in the “pending file”.
Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy ends the year on a high note
THE Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy closed out the year on a high note with a drive, chip and putt end-of-year celebration at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s practice facility on Saturday.
‘The whole of the inside of my home is wrecked’ – Homeowner complains over unfinished roof repairs provided by Urban Renewal programme
A BENEFICIARY of the Urban Renewal Small Homes Repair programme claimed a contractor failed to complete repairs to his house, which now has a collapsing, leaking roof.
‘Buddy’ Hield and Pacers fall to Lakers
CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield, who was linked to trade rumours with the Los Angeles Lakers, watched as LeBron James and Anthony Davis put on a show to dismantle his Indiana Pacers to claim the first National Basketball Association’s In-Season Tournament title.
Pipe maker to hire 90 for $1m plant build-out
A NEWLY-created PVC pipe manufacturer has pledged to hire more than 90 persons for the construction of its $1m Grand Bahama plant that is due to be completed by September 2024.
Minister says sorry for Junkanoo ticket difficulty
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg apologised to those who could not get premium tickets for the upcoming Boxing Day parade because of limited seating on Bay Street.
Gov’t wage bill’s $68m jump ‘not annual norm’
The Ministry of Finance's top official last night said the $68m year-over-year increase in compensation for government employees during the 2022-2023 fiscal year is "not an annual norm".
Promotion Board president urges 30% stopover focus
The Bahamas Out Island Promotions Board president yesterday urged the nation to near-double the proportion of stopover visitors that make up its tourism base to 30 percent.
STATESIDE: The mixed legacy of Henry Kissinger
HENRY Kissinger died a week ago. He was 100 years old. Major newspapers such as the New York Times and the Washington Post devoted several full pages to accounts of his life and many accomplishments.
Construction’s fears on ‘bread and butter’
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president has voiced fears that construction’s “bread and butter” will be undermined if the declining trend in mortgage loan approvals persists.
BPGA gears up for 50th National Pro Golf Championships
THE Bahamas Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) is gearing up for its 50th Year National Professional Golf Championships for men, women and senior men.
President of Boxing Federation Vincent Strachan off to Congress
VINCENT Strachan, president of the Boxing Federation of the Bahamas, left town on Tuesday for the International Boxing Association Ordinary Congress in Dubai, UAE. Strachan is slated to return December 10.
National debt shrinks $77m in third quarter
The Bahamas’ national debt shrank by almost $77m during the 2023 third quarter but this proved insufficient to reverse the total $400m-plus growth incurred over the prior 12 months, it was revealed yesterday.
Banks see 30% profits increase
Bahamian commercial banks collectively enjoyed a 30 percent year-over-year profit increase to $109.2m during the 2023 second quarter due to rising interest income, it was revealed yesterday.
Coral restoration drive to boost ‘blue’ economy
The Ministry of Tourism yesterday partnered for a coral reef restoration drive that aims to boost sustainable tourism and the 23 percent of Bahamian economic output generated by the ocean economy.
Atlantis supervisor of woman on jury duty scolded by Judge
A SUPREME Court judge in the Adrian Gibson corruption trial declined to fine an Atlantis supervisor yesterday, but reprimanded her for allegedly telling a juror to take vacation leave while on jury duty.
