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WORLD VIEW: Are people in the Caribbean becoming architects of their own destruction?
THE question has to be asked. Are some people in Caribbean countries becoming the architects of their own and the region’s destruction?
A massive U-turn in China
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Having maintained a strict zero- COVID policy for almost three years, the Chinese government had become a prisoner of it. The strategy was designed to address the low vaccination rates of the elderly population (80 million people aged 80+ years are not vaccinated and 44% of the population did not receive the third dose, this percentage rising to 60% among people aged 80+ years). And, although studies in Hong Kong comparing CoronaVac with BioNTech’s vaccine have not been conclusive, the Chinese government did not seem to have much confidence in the degree of immunity provided by their own vaccines.
Realtor: 'Tale of two markets' means 90% of buyers high-end
A well-known realtor yesterday said his reliance on luxury international purchasers has grown to 80-90 per cent of his sales, telling Tribune Business: “It’s almost like the Bahamian buyer has disappeared.”
Popeyes to add 80 jobs with new site
Popeyes Bahamas is investing more than $2 million to launch its second restaurant on Carmichael Road before year-end 2016, a move that is expected to create 80 jobs.
Jonquel Jones and Fowles go head-to-head in China
JONQUEL Jones - the WNBA’s most improved player, went head-to-head with the league’s reigning MVP Sylvia Fowles as the pair are playing in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association during the offseason.Jones finished with 31 points, 17 rebounds, fiv
Will Jonquel start in all-star game?
JUST hours remain before we learn if Jonquel Jones is selected as a starter of the WNBA All-Star game and her Connecticut Sun continue to draw attention as one of the hottest teams in the league.The Sun overcame a 22-point third quarter deficit and r
BEC breaches $100m bond issue conditions
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) breached the financial terms of its existing plan $100 million bond issue, forcing it to seek a four-year waiver from investors.
BICA chief: Govt faces 20% revenue shortfall
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday warned the government could miss its full-year revenue target by “as much as 20 percent” based on current data.
Demitri moves up the ranks with Hokies
AFTER showing flashes of his big playmaking ability numerous times in his debut season, Demitri Knowles has moved up the depth chart of the Virginia Tech receiving corps as it heads into a crucial point in ACC play.
Demitri primed for another stellar season with Hokies
AFTER a breakout freshman season in 2012, Demitri Knowles is primed for another stellar season as he becomes a bigger part of the Virginia Tech Hokies’ offense this fall.
Jones has 19 points, 14 rebounds, Sun top the Wings 80-59
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonquel Jones had a double double - 19 points and 15 rebounds - to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 80-59 on Sunday.
Toastmasters to hold speech contest today
Toastmasters to hold speech contest today Toastmasters Area 87 will hold its International Speech and Table Topics contest today (Thursday) at 6.30pm at the Praise Room, Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue, 4th Terrace W. The event will see contestants
Toastmasters to hold speech contest today
Toastmasters to hold speech contest today Toastmasters Area 87 will hold its International Speech and Table Topics contest today (Thursday) at 6.30pm at the Praise Room, Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue, 4th Terrace W. The event will see contestants
Historic honour for Mychal ‘Sweet Bells’ Thompson
MYCHAL ‘Sweet Bells’ Thompson said he’s delighted to have his two sons join him for an historic honour by the Bahamas Government in the same year that they made their own history by being the first duo to win the National Basketball Association and D-League titles.
‘I still think we played our heart out in all three games’
HIALEAH, Florida — After shooting the lights out in the first half, the Florida National University Conquistadors powered their way inside in the second half for a 91-57 victory over the College of the Bahamas Caribs men’s basketball team.
Cuba looks to youth to recover faded boxing glory
By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt. After the final bell, he thrusts a weary arm skyward in triumph, and a proud
Cuba looks to youth to recover faded boxing glory
By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt. After the final bell, he thrusts a weary arm skyward in triumph, and a proud
IDB: Bahamas Internet costs, speed miss mark
Broadband Internet costs and speeds represent potential barriers to The Bahamas embracing the digital economy and improved competitiveness, a multilateral lender has warned.
Prepare kit to bring to shelters
SHELTER co-ordinators yesterday urged the public to prepare a shelter kit to bring food and essential items in the event they are displaced by Hurricane Irma.The entire Bahamas is now under hurricane watch with some islands in the south braced to fee
'We lost so we have to continue to grow as a team'
BUDDY Hield picked back up where he left off last season and continued to be the leading scorer for the Sacramento Kings in their 2019-20 preseason opening series.The Kings and Indiana Pacers played the NBA’s first ever games in India at the NCSI, SV
