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EDITORIAL: What a difference a week makes
THIS week started with optimism from Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar about an October reopening. It ends with the grim reality that the doors of one of our megaresorts, Baha Mar, will not likely open until Christmas at the earliest.
BAHA MAR SCRAPS OCTOBER OPENING: Resort tells workers goal to launch next month not feasible
The Government's tourism re-opening plans were yesterday dealt a major blow after Baha Mar told staff its October return was "not achievable" due to COVID-19 spikes here and in key US markets.
STATESIDE: US politics - history shows it’s all about keeping it in the family
We all know that the head of government here in The Bahamas is the Prime Minister, chosen in general elections held every five years since independence. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. No election is needed to reaffirm that fact.
Economic empowerment zones to be expanded
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis tabled an amendment in the House of Assembly yesterday to expand New Providence’s economic empowerment zone, which will allow Englerston and Montel Heights to now qualify for concessions. He noted the zone is now “lim
64 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday
SIXTY-FOUR additional COVID-19 cases were recorded yesterday, bringing the total to 2,721, according to the Ministry of Health.
Hotel's revenues cover just '25% of light bill'
A prominent hotelier yesterday sounded the alarm for small Out Island resorts as he revealed his property will make a $2m loss this year on revenues barely able to cover "25 percent of the light bill". Magnus Alnebeck, the Pelican Bay resort’s gener
Supply shortage squeezes virtual learning expense
Electronics retailers yesterday warned that global demand has sent the price of virtual learning devices "skyrocketing" and created supply shortages as the October 5 school return looms.
Resident renews attempt to build new cemetery
A LOCAL resident is reviving an effort to build a new cemetery off Bernard Road. The Town Planning Committee in 2018 rejected James Bain’s application to build the cemetery on 13 acres of vacant land he owns near the Budget convenience store, which
‘Jazz’ shows his worth in Marlins’ 8-0 shutout win
Even as they moved him around on the infield and up in the batting line-up, Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm showed his worth to the Miami Marlins as he helped in another victory last night.
Alarm voiced over cruise industry's Nassau bypass
A Bahamian destination provider yesterday voiced alarm that the cruise ship industry may initially bypass Nassau in favour of its private islands once it makes its COVID-19 comeback.
15-year-old accused of using gun to rob woman
A 15-year-old was charged with armed robbery in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.The North Andros boy was accused of using a .9mm pistol to rob a woman of a wallet containing $200, two Alcatel cell phones valued at $90 each and $80 cash which belonged to
BPL worker gets token $6,000 for 'lewd' dismissal
A 25-year veteran Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) employee has been awarded a token $6,068 for unfair dismissal after she was terminated for "lewd sexual activity" in the company's cashier's cage.
Man stole car after being refused job severance pay
A 24-year-old man, who admitted to stealing someone’s car because he was in desperate need of money, was fined $500 on Friday or face six months in prison.Stevenson Taylor was among several people who appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney for th
90 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths and five deaths under investigation reported on Friday
The MInistry of Health reported that there were 90 new COVID-19 cases, five additional deaths and five deaths under investigation on Friday.
Lucius waiting for his opportunity in majors
After watching Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm make his breakthrough in the Major League with the Miami Marlins, Lucius Fox is eagerly waiting for his opportunity with the Kansas City Royals.
‘We’ve been waiting for someone else to make it for a very long time’
FORMER Bahamian baseball players Antoan Richardson and Edison ‘Ed’ Armbrister were both excited to see Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm’s rise to the Major League.
STATESIDE: Angry voices still rage but there are signs that change is slowly coming
Twelve years ago, America elected its first black President. But while most of the country felt good about this and celebrated what seemed to be an important turning point in the country’s often-tortured relationship between its black and white (and “brown” and “yellow” and “red”) citizens, other issues mostly dominated the news.
The Majors: Jazz plays for Marlins
JAZZ Chisholm was the latest Bahamian to crack the Major League when he came out of the dugout to play for the Miami Marlins last night.
Expert suggests AC units can play role in COVID spread
AN infectious disease expert has suggested that air conditioning may be playing a role in the spread of COVID-19, but says ultraviolet light may be a viable source of sterilising areas where the virus is present.
INSIGHT: One year on
A YEAR after Hurricane Dorian made landfall in Grand Bahama, the island is still declared as a disaster zone with many residents and businesses picking up the pieces.