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Bahamasair off 35% against pre-COVID
Bahamasair’s peak summer revenues were down by 35 percent compared to pre-COVID19 figures, its chairman has revealed, although passenger occupancy on its US routes averaged around 80 percent.
Bahamian Basketball players making impact
WHILE the NBA garners much of the basketball attention during the fall, Bahamian basketball players all over the European and Asian circuits are making an immediate impact on their respective clubs.
Venture fund sees loan repayments drop 16%
The Government-sponsored venture capital fund has seen loan repayment sums fall by up to 16 percent due to the COVID-19 pandemic's devastating impact on clients who received debt financing.
Chisholm hits his first home run in the majors
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm was searching for a breakthrough at the plate and it finally came in the first at bat of last night’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves.
Realtors turn out for $100m development
The Bahamian real estate industry turned out in force last week for Palm Cay’s reception for its $100m One Marina project, which features 84 luxury condos overlooking a marina.“Inventory is always a major concern for real estate agents and brokers, s
5% rise in food assistance to help offset 7.5% rate of VAT
PERSONS receiving food assistance from the Department of Social Services should soon see an increase of as much as five per cent in benefits to offset the introduction of value added tax, Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin said.
Jury shown images of aftermath of murder
A SUPREME Court jury yesterday was shown nearly five 100 images illustrating the aftermath of the murder of a web shop employee in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island.
Joining forces for Freedom of Information
DECLARING the public’s right to know the public’s business, two organisations representing powerful interests and ethics convictions officially joined hands last week to urge passage of the much-touted and long-awaited Freedom of Information Act.
Concern over mould in court
WHILE remediation work to cure mould is underway in the Supreme Court in Freeport, judiciary staff are concerned about the spread of the infestation through the air-conditioning system.
Protect our access to our beaches
I thank you in advance for the space to address two issues that have dominated the headlines recently, that if not handled carefully can have devastating social consequences for this tiny island on which sits the capital of the country, financial and tourist-wise.
Valencia beats Levante 4-1 in Copa del Rey
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Valencia took a commanding lead in its Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Levante with a 4-1 home win over its crosstown rival in the first leg on Thursday. After Levante playmaker Jose Barkero had to be replaced after just 10 minute
Tiger’s Hero World Challenge cancelled
Another major event on The Bahamas’ sports tourism calendar has been cancelled due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 hits Young and Cavalry in ABL
OPENING weekend did not go as planned for Chavez Young and his Canberra Cavalry in the Australian Baseball League as COVID-19 restrictions led to another delay for the already shortened season.
Tennis ace Sydney wins Baldacci Open Nationals
Sydney Clarke is your Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2021 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals women’s champion.
Whylly and Hurricanes one game away from a perfect regular season
ROOSEVELT Whylly and the Holland College Hurricanes are now one game away from a perfect regular season record while Samson Cleare set an all-time rebounding record for the NAIT Ooks in Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association basketball.
Emails show Fyre Festival organisers knew of challenges
EMAILS leaked to US media purport to show that Fyre Festival organisers were aware of critical logistical challenges more than three weeks from the event’s chaotic cancellation. Meanwhile, Bahamian vendors and workers remain in the dark over what ac
Classes start at schools
FOR the first time in almost two weeks, classes resumed at Stephen Dillet and Uriah McPhee primary schools yesterday.
Gibson seeks laws for worker relations
LEGISLATION allowing for a council that would create a more harmonious relationship among labour unions, employers and the government will be passed “in short order,” Labour and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.
Restaurant owners eye social distance strategy
Restaurant and bar owners are already plotting how their establishments can re-open in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety protocols despite some suffering revenue declines of up to 95 percent. Peter Maury, owner of the Green Parrot and Marga
Power back on in more than half of homes
BAHAMAS Power and Light Ltd (BPL) has restored electricity to just over 50 per cent of its customers in New Providence and has “substantially completed restoration” in the Family Islands, however officials said last night that given the level of damage from Hurricane Matthew they are unable to give an exact date for full restoration.
