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Bahamas All-Pro Football camp a success in year two
THE Bahamas All-Pro Football camp hosted its second edition of the youth training at Thomas A Robinson stadium this past Saturday.
Lions, Lady Avengers run away with flag football titles
THE Caro Contractors Lady Avengers and EDLC Lions are the 2023 flag football champions.
Fred to investors: 'Pay your fair share or look elsewhere'
The Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) chairman has demanded that foreign investors "pay your fair share or look elsewhere" in response to push back over the Government's various new tax and revenue-raising measures.
BTC launches 'same speed' fibre packages
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has unveiled fibre packages that all provide the same Internet upload and download speeds as it seeks to deliver faster and more reliable connections.
'Grab the wheel tighter' in recessionary times
An entrepreneur says small businesses must “grab the steering wheel a little tighter” during a recession to ensure they have a better grip on their operations.
Unemployment rate lower than pre-pandemic levels
THE percentage of unemployed Bahamians is lower than pre-pandemic rates, dropping from 9.5 percent in May 2019 to 8.8 percent this year, according to the May 2023 report released by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute on Friday.
$247k budgeted to help push for more inclusion for disabled people
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced his ministry’s plans yesterday to push for more inclusion of disabled people in The Bahamas, with $247,000 budgeted for the initiative.
Clubs & Societies June 23rd, 2023
After a three-year gap because of COVID-19, the 16th Summer Day Camp returns with daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, August 8-18.
Aiming to create a greener future: Sustainable Me Summer Camp
A pioneering initiative committed to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship among children is set to launch next month.
ONE ELEUTHERA: Important to seize the day as Eleuthera poised for growth
THE secret is out. Eleuthera – our beautiful island of freedom famed for its Glass Window Bridge and sweet sugar loaf (pineapples) is seeing unprecedented growth in tourism and development. Several weeks ago, I was given an opportunity to co-moderate the Eleuthera Business Outlook (EBO) that was organised by Joan Albury of the TCL Group and the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce. There were many presentations pointing to the emerging opportunities linked to developments currently taking place and those slated for Eleuthera in the near future.
BPL sees 'negligible' disconnection jump
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday said it has seen a "negligible" increase in disconnections, with fewer than 2 percent of accounts cut-off in May, as consumers brace for the 163 percent peak fuel charge increase.
MP: Crown Land approvals four times' more than Minnis
The Davis administration was yesterday said to have approved in less than two years more than four times' the number of Crown Land applications granted by its predecessor during its whole term in office.
Tourism Development chief unveils 'City Pass' initiative
The Tourism Development Corporation's (TDC) head yesterday unveiled the development of a 'City Pass' that is designed to encourage locals to "fall in love with The Bahamas again" and boost domestic tourism.
Architects' chief 'can't let go' Building Control fight
The Institute of Bahamian Architects (IBA) president says his legal battle with Building Control "can't be let go" for the profession's greater good after he was refused permission to appeal to the Privy Council.
Laroda: Govt agencies owe NIB $8m
MYLES Laroda, state minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, said government agencies owe $8m to the National Insurance Board.
Children of unwed dads may apply for passport
THE passport office will begin accepting applications from people affected by the landmark Privy Council ruling on citizenship as of June 26 if the applicant’s father is identified on their birth certificate.
OceanGate had MOU with UB but never collaborated
THE University of The Bahamas said it signed a memorandum of understanding with OceanGate, the company behind a missing submersible that has captured headlines worldwide, but never collaborated with the company on any project.
Final four teams target the flag football title
THE Flag Football Finals is scheduled to get underway at the Winton Rugby Field starting at 2pm this Sunday.
Rent Control ineffective for protection of tenants
The Rent Control Act (RCA) was yesterday branded out-dated and ineffective by price control officials because it only applies to real estate valued at less than $75,000.
Budget sticks to planned targets
The Ministry of Finance's top official says the strength of the 2023-2024 Budget is that its projected $131m full-year deficit target largely aligns with the forecasts unveiled just months earlier in the annual Fiscal Strategy Report.
