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Minister Bowleg looking forward to the new year

AS the new year unfolds, Minister Mario Bowleg has some bright ideas for the further development of his tripart Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Former basketballer Stevandrae Wells certified as international referee

AFTER retiring from the game as a player, Stevandrae Wells never envisioned herself making the transition to a referee. Since running the floor from 2019, she has now moved up the ranks as one of three Bahamians who have earned their international referee certification.

2024 is the year of anticipation

Those of us who are reading this submission are blessed and highly favoured. We made it into a brand New Year. Had it not been for The Lord, many of us would not be here right now. Many of our fellow Bahamians have; by natural death; debilitating illness; suicide or a violent demise gone across the Jordan. Those of us who yet remain, have much to be thankful for and I daresay that we have great anticipations.

Bahamas saw 'in excess' of 9m tourists during 2023

The deputy prime minister says The Bahamas likely received "well in excess" of nine million visitors in 2023 due to a "phenomenal" year for tourism.

Hotels target occupancy and yield growth in 2024

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association's (BHTA) president yesterday predicted that resorts will enjoy increases in occupancy and yield during 2024 after a “very strong” Christmas and New Year season.

Air freight operators fret as new cargo fee yet to arrive

Couriers and air freight providers yesterday warned that the proposed new cargo scanning fee will “definitely hurt business” despite it not being implemented on New Year’s Day as originally planned.

FACE TO FACE: Overcoming obstacles and breaking glass ceilings

Diamond Pearson is breaking barriers and paving her own path to success - one that will ultimately allow her to contribute to her country in an area where not too many experts exist.

PETER YOUNG: Tumultuous year and passing of a statesman

SINCE this column is mainly about international affairs, it might be appropriate at the beginning of January to attempt a brief broad brush review of the year and offer some thoughts about the coming months in what has become a crisis-ridden world. But I fear that in today’s state of febrile uncertainty it would be hazardous to try to predict even the immediate future.

DeSantis says again he would ‘flatten The Bahamas’ if it attacked Florida

FLORIDA Governor Ron DeSantis again said he would flatten The Bahamas in a hypothetical war –– this time explaining it would take only 12 hours to get the job done.

Residents prepare to sue two years after BPL leak

Andros Chamber of Commerce president Darrin Bethel says residents of North Andros are preparing to take legal action after becoming “impatient” with clean-up efforts after a Bahamas Power and Light oil spill.

Contractors hopeful of uptick - but cautious on bank rules

BAHAMAS Contractors Association president Leonard Sands does not see construction slowing down for 2024 and could see a 20 percent uptick, but warned restrictive banking policies could put a damper on the growth.

Father stabbed in year’s first murder

A MAN allegedly stabbed his father during an argument five hours into the new year, the first murder of 2024.

Prodigal Sons’ absence due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the Prodigal Sons blamed “unforeseen circumstances” for dropping out of the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day junkanoo parades, an explanation he finds insufficient.

Failure to learn how we got here

I think that it was Wednesday of last week that a raft of Tax Amendments were analysed by BICA (Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants) from the Department of Inland Revenue. Changes from Real Property Tax increased penalties, to VAT updates, and on to Business Licence changes, and I could only think to myself “Do these people even have a clue how we (The Bahamas) got to where we are today”?

Start with licences

Traffic Lights — running ‘red’ light… How many accidents occur from that? Supt Lockhart RBPF or Road Traffic can’t ensure that 50% of the vehicles on the road are licenced and insured and you want to spend money on red light technology? Get basics working first, sir.

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Minister Bowleg looking forward to the new year

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2024 is the year of anticipation

Bahamas saw 'in excess' of 9m tourists during 2023

Hotels target occupancy and yield growth in 2024

Air freight operators fret as new cargo fee yet to arrive

FACE TO FACE: Overcoming obstacles and breaking glass ceilings

PETER YOUNG: Tumultuous year and passing of a statesman

DeSantis says again he would ‘flatten The Bahamas’ if it attacked Florida

Residents prepare to sue two years after BPL leak

Contractors hopeful of uptick - but cautious on bank rules

Father stabbed in year’s first murder

Prodigal Sons’ absence due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Failure to learn how we got here

Start with licences

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