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Tough times - but people still gambling
DESPITE high inflation that has left many Bahamians scraping to make ends meet, people are still gambling, said one pioneer of the gaming industry.
Operations back at Abaco Big Bird
FOLLOWING a 3,000-product loss in July, an Abaco Big Bird poultry operations manager says the company resumed operations last week despite ongoing challenges.
Three years in prison over $3.8m drug haul
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday in connection with a $3.8m marijuana drug bust off Andros in 2018.
PETER YOUNG: Conservatives in disarray in Britain but new prime minister in place
BELOW is the text I drafted on Sunday in time to meet the usual press deadline of Monday afternoon for my weekly column. But over the weekend and yesterday events in London moved rapidly, with the situation changing by the hour.
FACE TO FACE: A pastor and a visionary
PASTOR Kendal “Kenny” Carroll has always had a prophetic gift. Even as a child, his mother pointed out that he has “inner sight”, as his dreams and visions would come true, and help family and friends in their lives. He also had the gift of speech, and together, these two talents gave way to his path and purpose in life.
Trade Policy ‘won’t be Nassau centric’
The Bahamas Trade Commission’s chairman has pledged that the country’s national trade policy will not be “Nassau centric” as it seeks to complete consultation on the initiative by month’s end.
Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ closing on pre-COVID
Bahamian tourism was yesterday said to be enjoying “the perfect storm” via a record booking pace that will see it exceed pre-COVID business levels by 2023 at latest, with one hotelier saying: “I think we’re back.”
Will crime kill tourism economy?
As many people have expressed concern in the newspaper about the high crime robberies and murders in The Bahamas, President of the Hotel Association Robert Sands and Vice President of Baha Mar stated the government needed to urgently address the high crime rate before it impacts tourism.
Jonquel Jones makes debut with Turkish club
A brief offseason break for Jonquel Jones came to an end in just over a month as she returned to the hardwood in Turkey’s Herbalife Nutrition Women’s Basketball Super League.
Pro basketball players take spotlight in France
RADSHAD Davis had another season high, Willis Mackey Jr and Aaron Levarity finally took the court together, and Dominick Bridgewater continues his production to highlight performances from Bahamian players in various pro basketball leagues throughout France.
Legal action threat in Old Fort Bay row
The deepening divide at one of western New Providence’s most upscale gated communities is set to trigger legal action as early as today amid concerns over new construction and earlier alleged “rogue actions”.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The lighter moments of a rainy night
I DREAMT that I learned how to play chess last night. As I said, I dreamt. My chances of thinking about what move to make six moves from now and getting it right are about the same as my chances of winning the lottery, or maybe even less likely since there have been cases of people winning the lottery.
Abaco frustration over growing shanty towns
CONCERNED Abaco residents who have repeatedly voiced frustrations about the growing shanty towns on the island want the government to “put their money where their mouth is” when it comes to dealing with the unregulated communities.
‘Future generations will say we did no favours’
COVID has worsened The Bahamas’ looming savings and retirement crisis, a pensions specialist warned yesterday, adding: “Future generations will say we did them no favours.”
DPM touts $1.2bn in Exuma investments
The deputy prime minister yesterday asserted that the Davis administration has approved $1.2bn in investment projects “for Exuma alone” in the year since it was elected as he touted a variety of resort developments.
Sunset Pilot member announced as Club Ambassador
THE Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama has announced that Ms Toni Hudson-Bannister is the 2022-2023 1st PIFF (Pilot International Founders Fund) Club Ambassador.
URCA chief: ‘Much to do’ on better Internet access
THE Bahamas’ top communications regulator yesterday admitted there is “much work to do” on ensuring affordable, widespread access to broadband Internet and mobile data.
Old Fort Bay ‘torn’ by escalating fight
One of western New Providence’s most upscale communities is being “torn” apart through an escalating dispute triggered by demands that homeowners finance a 50 percent increase in security costs.
BAIN ARRESTED AT PARLIAMENT: Activist and coalition members held after Rawson Square protest
ACTIVIST Lincoln Bain, along with several supporters, were arrested yesterday outside of the House of Assembly after scores of them bombarded Parliament Square demanding that the government tackle what they deemed an “immigration crisis”.
Shamar Burrows leads Tigers in final year
SHAMAR Burrows enters his final year of eligibility with the Dalhousie Tigers and looks to step into a leadership role as the programme pursues its fourth consecutive Atlantic University Sport title.
