All results / Stories

Tease photo

FRONT PORCH: What’s the actual plan for vaccine booster shots?

A FRIEND recalls a recent exchange with an employee of a utility company who came to read a meter at his home. Asked by the friend if he was vaccinated, the utility worker replied: “No, I don’t believe in that stuff.”

Tease photo

Private companies to take on govt workers

MORE than 40 people who were being paid by the government but could not be placed because of a lack of vacancies in the public sector will be engaged by private companies.

Tease photo

PAHO: Don’t panic over Omicron strain

PAN American Health Organisation officials have urged countries in the region to not panic over the new Omicron strain but instead to focus efforts on redoubling virus surveillance and expanding vaccine coverage in view of the new threat.

Tease photo

Six more confirmed deaths from COVID

THE COVID-19 death toll has risen by six after several unclassified deaths were added to this category on Tuesday.

Tease photo

Pinder tables citizenship proof

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder II yesterday tabled a certificate confirming the loss of his United States citizenship, which was approved more than a month before the September general election.

Tease photo

Sebas raises $19m for e-commerce purchase

Sebas Bastian raised nearly $19m from investors to finance the acquisition of an e-commerce platform that he yesterday said will become an “Amazon like” presence in The Bahamas and region.

Tease photo

Top golfers tee off in Hero World Challenge

The field of golfers in the 2021 Hero World Challenge had their first opportunity to take the course for this year’s event at yesterday’s Pro-Am, now all attention shifts to the main event when the first of four rounds tees off.

Tease photo

Central Bank hit by staff sickout

A NUMBER of Central Bank workers called in sick yesterday to protest unresolved grievances with management.

‘Families still in need’

AN official from a local charitable organisation said while the need for food assistance has decreased, there are still about 9,000 families or 36,000 individuals in dire need of help.

Tease photo

D-backs add Robinson to 40-man roster

KRISTIAN Robinson’s path to a possible return to the field just became a bit clearer for the 2022 season. The Arizona Diamondbacks added Robinson to their 40-man roster and he will be protected from selection in next month’s Rule 5 Draft.

Tease photo

Washington Nationals claim Lucius Fox off Waivers

LUCIUS Fox is on the move again this offseason and was claimed off the MLB waiver wire for the second time in as many weeks.

Tease photo

Deal with Germany seeks to increase tourist numbers

THE Bahamas entered into an agreement with Germany to facilitate direct air travel and the shipment of goods that is expected to increase tourist numbers and foster even better relations with that country.

Tease photo

Central Bank’s ‘inclusion’ aid for politically exposed

The Central Bank is moving to ensure politically exposed persons (PEPs) are “not excluded” from the Bahamian banking system by making scrutiny of them “more client friendly”.

Tease photo

Governor pledges to tackle private sector’s ‘pain spot’

The Central Bank’s governor yesterday pledged to tackle the “pain spot” suffered by many Bahamian companies over the difficulties encountered in opening bank accounts.

Tease photo

VITAL VACCINES MAY BE UNUSED: End of month deadline looms for 20,000 J&J doses public don’t want

TWENTY thousand doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will expire by the end of the year, forcing the government “to do all in its power” to encourage uptake of the jab including offering incentives, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.

Tease photo

Tiger: ‘It’s exciting to have Hero World Challenge this week’

After taking a year off last year due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, legendary golfer Tiger Woods said he’s all excited about the return to the Hero World Challenge Golf Tournament at the Albany Golf Course this weekend.

Christmas will come early for 20 Bahamian teachers on December 17

CHRISTMAS will come early for 20 Bahamian teachers on Friday, December 17, when they are expected to be honoured and recognised through a $10,000 grant provided by the foundation created by the College Football Playoff System of the United States of America.

Credit union ‘over grading’ migrates to medium risks

Credit unions’ “over-grading” of the financial crime threat posed by customers has gone too far in the opposite direction with the percentage classified as “medium risks” near tripling in 2020.

Fishermen urged to respect Nassau grouper season end

Bahamian fishermen were yesterday urged to respect the Nassau Grouper’s closed season and focus on other species so that fisheries stocks can replenish.

Tease photo

PETER YOUNG: So much talking as the desperate continue to die

The screaming UK media headlines said it all – “Tragedy in the Channel”.