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Realtors ‘embrace’ demand for cryptocurrency purchases
Bahamian realtors yesterday revealed they are developing strategic alliances to “embrace” cryptocurrencies already being used as a means of payment for local property transactions.
‘Cannot stop the economy again’
Bahamian businessmen yesterday voiced relief that the prime minister did not unveil a COVID-19 lockdown or further restrictions in his Wednesday night address, asserting: “You cannot stop the economy again.”
Kai goes to Hornets
Kai Jones’ NBA journey will begin in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the 20-year-old prospect made history when he became the third active Bahaman-born player in the league.
Social Services staff protest
SCORES of Social Services employees demonstrated across the country in a show of frustration yesterday, citing unfair practices, poor working conditions and unresolved workplace grievances.
Judge issues plea for Schooner Bay peace
A Supreme Court judge has made an impassioned plea for peace to prevail in an Abaco community that has been beset by a long-running dispute between its developer and several homeowners.
Kai Jones: ‘I think I fit all the qualities of the new age big’
Kai Jones’ lifelong NBA dream will come to fruition in mere hours and the 20-year-old highly touted prospect said his approach will remain the same, irrespective of which organisation calls his name to welcome him into their franchise.
CAC Bodybuilding: Federation selects 7-member team Bahamas
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation has selected five males to their seven-member team for the Central American and Caribbean Championships next month in San Salvador, El Salvador, with two others pending.
Liquidator blasts own creditors committee
A Bahamian broker/dealer’s liquidator has resumed battle with his own creditors committee by blasting their criticism of his $1m-plus fees as “significantly lacking in substance, truth and accuracy”.
Bastian 36th overall in 200 breaststroke
It wasn’t the type of performance he expected, but swimmer Izaak Bastian will leave Tokyo, Japan, with a life-long experience as a 2020 Olympian.
Coroner’s court has still to reconvene
THE Bahamas has not had an inquest into a police-involved killing in at least 17 months, despite having one of the highest rates of police-involved killings in the world.
Mandatory vaccines ruled out
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells has said the government is currently not considering making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for healthcare workers even though recommendations have been put forward as vaccine hesitancy among the group remains a challenge.
Conch shell killer gets sentence reduced by ten years in appeal
THE COURT of Appeal has quashed the 30-year sentence of a man who was convicted of bludgeoning another man to death with a conch shell over five years ago.
Minnis must be careful
The Free National Movement (FNM) administration of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis once again finds itself in a rather awkward situation with the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) and the entire Christian community.
Low testosterone levels in men linked to more severe COVID-19 cases
A fourth COVID-19 surge in reported cases, hospitalisations and deaths has our small nation’s healthcare system on the brink of disaster. The more contagious Delta variant and vaccination hesitancy among young adults, in particular, has led to an increase in younger COVID-19 patients being admitted to hospital with severe cases of the virus, when compared to the three previous pandemic surges.
FACE TO FACE: Pioneers in making us look a million dollars
Hollis Roberts-Delancy is a pioneer in beauty, cosmetics and spa services in The Bahamas. For decades, she has been transforming both men and women - not just through the way they look, but also how they feel about themselves. She has found a special formula for her clients, combining her effervescent personality with world-class spa techniques. The result - clients with great attitudes and gorgeous skin, hair and bodies.
Union: Our members not causing power problems
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union president has stated that his members are not to blame for any of the supply problems that have hit the power supplier in recent days.
Tourism ‘90% unaffected’ by COVID-19 tightening
Tourism industry executives yesterday voiced optimism that the industry’s recovery will not be impacted by the government’s tightening of COVID restrictions, with one asserting it will be “90 percent unaffected”.
BPL chair asserts Shell negotiations ‘making progress’
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has made “significant progress” in negotiations with Shell North America for the latter to supply New Providence’s baseload electricity needs, its chairman said yesterday.
OLYMPICS: JOANNA EVANS 18TH OVERALL
The delayed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, has been a momentous experience for Grand Bahamian swimmer Joanna Evans.
Marine ‘pulled gun on ex’
A MAGISTRATE yesterday ruled that a Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine who was accused of pulling a gun on his former girlfriend and her new lover has a case to answer.
