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Committee set up to advise on university president search
THE board of trustees of University of The Bahamas has appointed a Presidential Search Committee to establish the process by which the new institution’s president will be selected and hired.
'Deck now stacked against' Bahamian tourism's rebound
The hotel union's president has voiced alarm that "the deck's being stacked against" the revival of the Bahamian tourism industry and wider economy by travel restrictions imposed in its major markets.
Vaccine committee working to finalise operational plan
ANYONE who receives a COVID-19 vaccine once they become available in the country will receive a certificate that “may be associated with travel in the future,” which is a “potential requirement being discussed internationally,” the Office of the Prime Minister said last night.
System in place to cope with new U.S. test policy
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday expressed confidence that The Bahamas has a sound regime in place to satisfy an impending policy change requiring all air passengers entering the United States to have a negative COVID-19 test.
Venture fund sees loan repayments drop 16%
The Government-sponsored venture capital fund has seen loan repayment sums fall by up to 16 percent due to the COVID-19 pandemic's devastating impact on clients who received debt financing.
Oil explorer told: 'Come clean' over unpaid fees
Oil exploration opponents yesterday urged the Government and Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) to "come clean" on all their commercial agreements including the latter's unpaid licence fees.
Rotary begins rebuilding project for Sweeting's Cay
The Rotary Clubs on Grand Bahama have embarked on the Sweeting’s Cay Home Repair project to rebuild homes on the cay, where residents have been living in tents and displaced for the past 18 months since Hurricane Dorian.
Veteran educator Zelma Dean dies age 84
VETERAN educator and former director of education Zelma Dean died on Friday morning after battling an illness for a long time. She was 84 years old.
Governor in bank fee 'transparency' pledge
The Central Bank's governor yesterday pledged to deliver "greater transparency" on commercial bank fees as the country's first credit bureau prepares to start issuing reports by the 2021 second quarter.
Gov't and BPC 'dispute' outstanding licence fees
Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday warned against "making mountains out of molehills" after it was revealed the Government had refused to accept its payment of outstanding licence fees.
Just $1m small business COVID relief to distribute
The Prime Minister yesterday said the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has just $1m of COVID-19 relief funding that remains to be distributed to successful applicants.
STATESIDE: America’s had enough
THE man with the political death wish may have finally been granted that wish.
Bahamas 'pushes' for U.S. COVID exemption
The Bahamas is pushing "to be at the front of the queue" should the US introduce exemptions from its new COVID-19 testing policy that threatens to be "a significant deterrent" to tourism.
‘WE’RE GETTING THE JOB DONE’: Attorney General hails conviction rate of almost 90 percent
THE conviction rate for serious offences has increased to almost 90 percent despite the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
Chavez Young sidelined with injury in Australia Baseball League
AFTER several delays to the start of the Australian Baseball League, Chavez Young finally had an opportunity to make his debut, but following an injury in his first at bat, the switch hitting outfielder has been sidelined.
Family Islands escape U.S. COVID rule 'crush'
Family Island tourism would have been "crushed" if the US had insisted on all its returning citizens taking only the PCR test to prove they are not COVID-19 carriers, resorts said yesterday.
Fisheries Act 'hijacked' by discrimination row
A Cabinet minister yesterday hinted at constitutional changes to achieve the Government's goal with the Fisheries Act, which he said is being “hijacked” by the dispute over whether it is discriminatory.
Taxi union chief laments 80% Christmas decline
The taxi union's president yesterday lamented an 80 percent decline in Christmas business for his members compared to prior years with the festive season a "far cry" from pre-COVID earnings.
Butters named Player of the Week
Grand Bahamian Shackeel Butters of Williams Baptist in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, has been named the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.
Zane Knowles, Dwight Coleby dominate
ZANE Knowles and Dwight Coleby delivered dominant performances for their respective teams as the Turkish Basketball First League concludes its regular season and teams jostle for playoff positioning.
