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Electric vehicle dealer targets sales doubling
A Bahamian electric car dealer yesterday voiced optimism that it will “double” year-over-year vehicle sales in 2022 having just placed a record 100-strong order with its Chinese supplier.
Bail revoked in $40m fraud case
A Bahamian private island owner, who has been accused of masterminding a $40m fraud, has had his bail revoked over fears he may flee to this nation and has engaged in human smuggling.
Fund farm veterans, not just the rookies
The Bahamas must invest more in proven farmers who have shown the necessary “fortitude and perseverance” rather than directing all resources to newcomers, an entrepreneur is warning,
Retail chair: Ease mask ‘boiling point’
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers’ co-chair yesterday urged the Government to ease the COVID mask mandate for all businesses, not just hotels, given the “resistance” mounted by tourists.
84-year-old woman strangled to death
THE death of an 84-year-old woman who was found at her home about two weeks ago has been classified as a homicide by strangulation.
Teenage boy accused of attacking cop
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy appeared in court yesterday on charges of assaulting a police officer.
Chavez Young invited to BLB spring training
CHAVEZ Young was named a Toronto Blue Jayz non-roster invitee to 2022 Spring Training.
Mackey and no.3 Eagles face Sharks in South Region Championship
NASHAD Mackey did not have an opportunity to suit up for the Embry-Riddle Eagles as a player in the NCAA Division II National Tournament, but as a graduate assistant, his coaching staff has led the programme to a history-making season that continues in the Sweet 16 tonight.
‘Please relax Ukraine visa rules’
GALYNA Grynkiv and Inna Ostrovskaya say it has been unnerving living safely and comfortably in The Bahamas knowing their relatives in Ukraine fear death amid violence and bombing that continues to bear down on the Eastern European country from Russian forces.
Bahamas provider slams $20m crypto ‘fraud’ claim
A Bahamian financial institution and its affiliate yesterday slammed a $20m damages claim against them as “baseless”, denying they participated in a “conspiracy to sabotage” a virtual token issue.
Bahamas ‘on cutting edge’ with hotel mask relaxation
The Government’s decision to partially lift the COVID mask mandate for resorts was yesterday hailed by a top hotelier as placing The Bahamas “on the cutting edge” of post-pandemic recovery.
Taylor sets national record in triple jump
Although she would have preferred better results across the board, multi-talented Charisma Taylor was content with another Bahamian national record-breaking performance in the women’s triple jump at the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Indoor Championship over the weekend.
High jumper Koi Adderley qualifies for CARIFTA
FAST Forward’s versatile Koi Adderley was the latest athlete to post a CARIFTA Games qualifying performance.
Pitcher Tahnaj Thomas invited to MLB spring training
TAHNAJ Thomas achieved another career milestone in the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation and is one of the club’s non-roster invitees to major league Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida.
Ole Miss Rebels earn no.7 seed in NCAA tournament
YOLETT McPhee- McCuin’s complete overhaul of the Ole Miss women’s basketball programme now includes a trip to the NCAA Division I Tournament.
DEREK SMITH: Sanctions regimes that matter for us
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Vladimir Putin’s war with Ukraine - and the sanctions that followed - will have a serious impact on the global economy. Despite the highly fluid conditions, and extraordinary uncertainty, surrounding the outlook, the economic impact is already being felt throughout the world with the affect on supply chains causing rippling economic shock waves.
‘Nothing sinister’ over $206m Goldman repo
The Government must ensure it has “the expertise to manage the legal and financial risk” arising from its “innovative” $206.5m repurchase deal with Goldman Sachs, a prominent banker says.
‘Highly probable’ most of $900m tax debts seized
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the Large Taxpayer Unit is “just the start” of major reforms as he revealed it is “highly probable” much of $900m in past due taxes will be collected.
BISX-listed insurer takes ‘conspiracy’ damages hit
A sales agent has been awarded damages for “conspiracy” and defamation against her former BISX-listed employer, which tried to pinch her insurance clients after terminating their relationship.
Bahamian investment overseas to hit $100m
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday forecast investment by Bahamians in overseas capital markets and real estate could this year increase by 25 percent compared to pre-COVID and hit $100m.
