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The perfect storm
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There is still a shortage of containers all over the world. The ships are jammed in the ports, for example, in Los Angeles. The pandemic is disrupting global trade.
Tow truck driver: I did not knock down work colleague
A wheelchair bound tow truck driver denied knocking his colleague down with his vehicle when he was questioned in police custody, a court was told.
PETER YOUNG: Will climate conference really make a difference?
PEOPLE have been talking about the upcoming climate summit for so long that it is hard to believe it is now really upon us. Under the presidency of the UK, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference will take place in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, from 31 October to 12 November.
Bank loss leaves Family Islands ‘out of economy’
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it is aiming to engage the Government over the “devastating” impact the island has suffered from losing “two-thirds” of its bank branches.
Farmers ‘frustrated’ by rampant red tape
An agriculture entrepreneur yesterday urged multiple government ministries to slash the bureaucratic processes that are “frustrating” farmers and impeding a “time sensitive” industry.
‘Lessons will be learned’ from election organisation
WITH some Bahamians feeling that the organisation of the recent general election was substandard, Parliamentary Commissioner Lavardo Duncanson said lessons have been learned and will be taken into consideration.
Man shot dead as he sat in car
A MAN died in hospital after he was shot while in his car yesterday morning.
Gibson leads Huskies to two victories
Qyemah Gibson has emerged as an offensive leader for the St. Mary’s Huskies this preseason and has set the tone for lofty expectations in the 2021 campaign.
Ayton and Suns contract negotiations reach impasse
Contract negotiations between Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns have reached an impasse.
Jonquel unanimous pick for all-WNBA team
JONQUEL Jones received her final award of an accolade filled 2021 WNBA season.
STATESIDE: 10 years without a US Ambassador
AS you may have noticed, ten months into the Biden administration, we still don’t have a sitting American Ambassador here in Nassau. As a matter of fact, for those not keeping score on such matters, within five weeks, it will have been fully ten years since a Senate-confirmed U.S. envoy has overseen the work of the large American Embassy still located on Queen Street downtown until the new U.S. embassy headquarters building is ready for occupancy. Do you remember who was the last American ambassador to The Bahamas?
A COMIC'S VIEW: All that it took to get people vaccinated was Black Friday
I COULD go so many ways this week; the material has been in abundance.
Abaco resorts in up to 80% rebound despite difficulties
Abaco resorts yesterday said business has rebounded to almost 80 percent of pre-COVID levels as they bid to overcome staffing, housing and utilities woes created by Dorian and the pandemic.
Costs, costs and more costs to bear
Well the Camelot celebrations are all over…$’000’s spent on hats…wonder how much Tax arrears the 1000 chosen owed the Treasury had enough to embellish themselves but.....
Basketballers Munnings, Burrows and Fritz shine across Europe
BAHAMIAN basketball players have continued their respective seasons in leagues across Europe.
FRONT PORCH: Vaccine mandates and requirements needed to save lives
A colleague cum friend becomes apoplectic when discussing those refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, putting others, including family members, colleagues and strangers at risk of getting gravely sick or dying.
Ex-minister: Ditch RBC over zero deposit rates
A former Cabinet minister yesterday urged Bahamians to pull their money from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) after it cut interest rates on savings accounts and term deposits to zero.
Entrepreneur relives exporting ‘nightmare’
A Freeport entrepreneur yesterday branded exporting a “nightmare” due to costs that are more than quadruple product prices and delays encountered in getting sales to customers.
Tributes paid to ‘pioneer’ Farrington
VETERAN hotelier J Barrie Farrington died yesterday, prompting tributes from people including the president of the Atlantis resort who hailed him as one who chartered the course to The Bahamas becoming an international destination.
MURDER RATE RISES BY 61%: Police Commissioner hails overall crime drop - but denies curfew played part
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle revealed yesterday a 26 percent increase in crimes against the person, with nearly all criminal offenses in that category including murder, robberies and rape trending upward this year.
