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Commercial banks to acquire 80 per cent of restoration bond
Some 80 per cent or $120 million of the Government’s Hurricane Restoration Bond will be raised from the commercial banks, the Government yesterday confirming the offering’s multi-tiered nature.
It’s official: Isnord will join Get Better Academy
WILKENSON “Kenny” Isnord will officially join Get Better Academy (GBA) in Prague, Czech Republic, as he makes his transition to pro basketball.
CBC U-16: Team Bahamas brings home the gold
BASED on the historic performance of the junior men’s national team at the recent Caribbean Basketball Confederation Under-16 Championships, the future looks bright for the country’s national team programme.
IMF WARNING TO GOVT ON DEFICIT: Spending expected to outpace income by three times forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last night blew a hole in the Government’s 2023-2024 Budget projections by warning the fiscal deficit will likely be almost three times’ higher than forecast.
CARIFTA ‘fever’ as organisers launch ticket sales
The CARIFTA fever is in the air and so is the rivalry from the participating countries, who have been described as “extended families” of the host Bahamas by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard.
Residents fighting govt’s eradication policy
THE applicants leading the judicial review challenge of the government’s decision to eliminate shanty towns do not have a building permit and are in violation of the Building Regulations Act, according to the affidavit of Building Controls Officer in the Ministry of Public Works Craig Delancy.
Thomas strikes out eight in pitcher's duel
TAHNAJ Thomas had his second consecutive career high outing in as many appearances for the Bristol Pirates against the Pulaski Yankees. The 20-year-old, 6’4” right hander struck out eight batters in a pitcher’s duel, but the Pirates suffered a 2-0 l
Ayton to miss next window
The Bahamas Basketball Federation was hoping to have all three Bahamian National Basketball Association (NBA) players suited up to play together for the first time in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Report: Dire warning for The Bahamas if temps rise by 1.5 degrees celsius
THE country faces the threat of intensified tropical cyclones, sea level rise and declining freshwater resources if global temperatures exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, a new report has warned.
Shining a light so criminals cannot hide
IN AN effort to curb crime, the Royal Bahamas Police Force partnered up with Bahamas Power & Light to improve the source of light throughout communities in New Providence.
Port's $15.2m Gladstone terminal open in '30 days'
THE Gladstone Road freight terminal is expected to be operational within the next 30 days, Arawak Port Development Company's chief executive said yesterday, adding that freight tariffs would have been 50 per cent higher if shipping facilities had been moved to the Clifton Pier port.
Abaco lounge fined $30k for breach
THE co-owners of an Abaco lounge were ticketed $30,500 for breaching COVID-19 Emergency Powers Orders by having nearly 100 people crammed into a space only meant to hold 24.
BPL studying 19 bids from power generators
NINETEEN firms have submitted bids to provide 80 megawatts of power to Bahamas Power & Light (BPL).
The Big 'O' - where do I find it?
“Orgasms. Where do I find them?”
Oil opponents stoke fears for 122k jobs
Environmental activists yesterday warned the Prime Minister more than 122,000 Bahamian jobs could be in jeopardy if imminent oil exploration activities result in any accidental spills or pollution.
BTC owner predicting 'light at end of tunnel'
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate owner yesterday said there was “light at the end of the tunnel” in its battle to fight off Aliv’s competitive threat.Balan Nair, Liberty Latin America’s chief executive, told a conference call i
CORONAVIRUS: National Track and Field Championships postponed until further notice
AS a precautionary measure due to the threat of the coronavirus in the region, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture postponed its National Track and Field Championships on Thursday until further notice.
Baha Mar parties in ‘good faith talks’
A Cabinet Minister yesterday confirmed that the parties to the $3.5 billion Baha Mar dispute “appear to be negotiating in good faith”.
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Farming investors: ‘You can taste the difference’
The Bahamian principals behind a $60m hydroponic farm project yesterday voiced hope it will inspire “our fellow Bahamians” to invest in the sector, adding: “We’re full speed ahead.”
