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Governance by attitude
As a long time practising metaphysician I have discovered that the easiest way to achieve or to get something done is to follow the path of least resistance. No I am not suggesting for one minute that one should sacrifice principles or morals to get one’s way, but rather to come to the understanding that once something is conceived in one’s mind (conscious) that that sub-consciousness automatically kicks in and figures out a plan to accomplish the same.
Contractor: Industry talking 'record year'
A Bahamas-based contractor yesterday said building materials and concrete suppliers had informed him they are enjoying “record years" despite the COVID-19 pandemic's devastation.
EDITORIAL: Building for a future after COVID
IT is difficult to assess the past year in comparison to other years – and that holds true in the court system too.
Bahamas 'pushes' for U.S. COVID exemption
The Bahamas is pushing "to be at the front of the queue" should the US introduce exemptions from its new COVID-19 testing policy that threatens to be "a significant deterrent" to tourism.
DPM: BPL initials no longer a 'bad word'
A Cabinet minister has voiced optimism that Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) initials will no longer be "a bad word" as it readies to break ground on its latest power plant once a $535m bond is placed.
Tiana goes nuts for nuts and healthy living
There is no doubt Bahamians have been becoming increasingly health-conscious in recent years – exploring various fitness options and adopting new eating habits, including alternatives to unhealthy snack foods.
Crowd meets at RM Bailey Park
DOZENS of people gathered at R M Bailey Park on Majority Rule Day for what was billed as an “entertainment and education event” on the country’s natural resources, hosted by Bahamian Evolution. The group has organised several protests in recent months.
San Sal's 'lifeblood' terminates 190 staff
Fears were mounting yesterday that San Salvador will suffer a population drain as the island's Club Med "lifeblood" terminated its 190 staff amid warnings the resort may not re-open until 2022.
Port slashes visitor projections by 1.1m
Nassau Cruise Port yesterday said it has slashed its 2021 arrival estimates by more than one million passengers, or 42.3 percent, due to Carnival and its affiliates delaying their return beyond end-March.
STATESIDE: Finding their voices now the final dominoes fall in Trump’s dreamland
DAWN broke cold, grey and wintry over much of the American Northeast yesterday.
Retailer: US dollar payments dry up
A Bahamian retailer yesterday said US dollar notes have "pretty much disappeared" from circulation as he warned that the sector faced "a new reality" until the COVID-19 vaccine takes global effect.
Declining exam results labelled 'unsustainable' for GDP growth
A governance reformer yesterday warned the Ministry of Education not to lose sight of the fact this year's BGCSE exam results "create an unsustainable scenario" that will undermine GDP growth.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Getting better returns from video marketing
In the past, research showed the average person spent 84 minutes or more per day watching online videos, and this is only expected to increase in 2021. Facebook Live videos have become incredibly popular, especially gardening and cooking videos, with 88 percent of marketers reporting they offered a positive return on investment. Many businesses were using video as a marketing tool in 2020, and 92 percent of those marketers credited this medium as an important part of their marketing strategy.
PROBATION FOR ATTACK ON EX-GIRLFRIEND
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who assaulted his ex-girl-friend and damaged her family’s property after losing his temper in a jeal-ous rage was yesterday put on probation for a year.
NIB rate hikes: 'Can't get water from stone'
Businesses yesterday said talk of National Insurance Board (NIB) rate hikes is "a sign of what's to come", as they warned the Government: "You cannot get water out of a stone."
Union: Atlantis 'threw deal out the window'
The Government was yesterday urged to extend the COVID-19 temporary worker furlough beyond end-February as the hotel union accused Atlantis of "throwing our industrial agreement out the window".
Five-month loan wait dampening realtor's outlook
A Bahamian realtor yesterday voiced concern that renewed market "optimism" could founder over tightened bank lending policies that are taking up to five months to issue mortgage approvals.
Gov'ts reversal over 'substance' file compliance
The Government made an abrupt about-turn within 48 hours in extending the deadline for corporate Bahamas to comply with "substance reporting" demands by one month to end-January 2021.
Chamber chiefs 'hopeful' COVID's worst now over
Family Island Chamber of Commerce presidents are viewing The Bahamas' 2021 economic prospects with cautious optimism amid hopes the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over.
Restaurants: Closure reasons must be valid
Eleuthera and Exuma-based restaurants say the Government must show valid reasons for closing them down after it gave permission for Fish Fry-based eateries to open in time for New Year's Eve.