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‘Buddy’ Hield scores 26 pts in 121-115 loss to Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter. Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 last night.
Albury, Greene lead team to wins
THE Chipola coaching staff has raved about the contributions of its Bahamian stars as the team has continued its undefeated season and risen as high as no.4 in the national junior college rankings.
Dorian tax breaks access sparks House controversy
THE deputy prime minister yesterday pledged that Dorian-devastated Bahamians who “need help will get help” amid ongoing concerns that the mechanisms to provide continued access to tax breaks are not fully in place.
Minister demands food retailers ‘respect’ law
A Cabinet minister yesterday demanded that food retailers “respect” the law and adopt the Government’s expanded price control regime or face an enforcement crackdown that will see fines and penalties levied.
Teachers union signs memorandum of understanding
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday with the Bahamas Baptist University College and the Charlotte Knowles- Thompson Agency Limited.
Mitchell highlights need to tackle issues facing Haiti
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell is of the view that Haiti continues to suffer social and economic depression because it “struck the first blow for freedom back in 1804” for oppressed black nations. He urged regional counterparts to help them resolve their problems.
‘Govt owes teachers $1.5m back payments’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said some teachers in her union are owed an estimated $1.5m in back pay from the government.
CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN – Roberts: Price Control backed off after festive season shutdown threat
Super Value’s principal yesterday disclosed Price Control “backed off” seizing vast quantities of product when warned of pre-Christmas store shutdowns, telling the Government: “We don’t want war, and you don’t want war.”
Weather changes
THE Farmers Alamac, an American Periodical has been forecasting North America’s weather since 1818. These long-range forecasts have offered farmers, meteorologists and the public a explanation of what will possibly happen with our climate and why. Well, the Alamac’s predictions for the winter of 2022-2023 should elicit our attention and possible response to the highly active weather to come.
NCAA: Bastian shy of double double, Hunter scores nine
SEVERAL Bahamian players had season best performances with their respective teams in NCAA Division I basketball.
FACE TO FACE: A humble start and a steady climb
HE had at his disposal some of the most auspicious mentors one could ask for. He came from humble beginnings, but lived in a loving home.
Attendance at public school now at 95 percent
ACTING Director of Education Dominique McCartney Russell revealed that the public school attendance rate for face-to-face learning is at 95 percent.
Auto sector’s 20% rise beats ‘outrageous’ shipping costs
Bahamian auto dealers yesterday predicted new vehicle sales will close 2022 some 15-20 percent ahead of last year after the industry overcame “outrageous” shipping cost hikes and inventory shortages.
Bimini ‘diamond in rough’ in $10m transformation
A well-known Bimini condo hotel has closed for a $10m overhaul that will near-triple existing marina slips and “polish a diamond in the rough”, its developer revealed yesterday.
Sailing for science
OFFICIALS yesterday praised the STEM for the Oceans programme that hosted 80 students and others on board the world’s largest cruise ship, calling the initiative something that speaks to the bright future for Bahamian natural resources.
5th ‘Best of the Best Regatta’ winners are Susan Chase V, Running Tide, Captain Peg, Sassie Sue
THE fifth Best of the Best Regatta returned to Montagu for the first time in two years featuring the top sloop sailors in the island nation.
INSIGHT: As we approach 50, what does our future look like?
THE scene on Saturday morning was beautiful to see. Crowds turned out in force to either take part or volunteer to organise the Road to 50 road race.
‘Headroom for growth’: Tourism forecast to hit regional average
A senior hotelier yesterday said The Bahamas “still has some headroom for tourism growth” post-COVID amid forecasts its annual expansion rate will merely match the Caribbean average for the next decade.
‘Can’t rest on our laurels’ with 20% growth forecast
The Bahamas “cannot rest on our laurels” despite a 20 percent growth forecast for its tourism industry that is more than three times’ greater than the world average, the deputy prime minister is warning.
WORLD VIEW: Higher cost of living demands competent governments
THROUGHOUT the world, people and their governments and Central Banks are worrying about inflation, or the rate of increase in the cost of living. In many countries, this concern about the cost of living has become a prime consideration in general elections because electorates want competent governments in whose hands they commit their expectations.
