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National debt up $458m despite ratios declining
The post-COVID economic revival dropped The Bahamas’ debt-to-GDP ratio to 85 percent at end-June despite the national debt increasing by $457.5m over the prior 12 months to $11.645bn.
Lodge owner in blast at ‘deplorable’ utility crisis
An ex-Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board president yesterday made an impassioned plea to address Mangrove Cay’s “deplorable” utility crisis which forced her to relocate to Nassau to handle bookings for the upcoming fishing season.
Investigation into Cuban teachers' English speaking ability to be completed by end of week says Ministry of Education
ACTING Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell said the investigation into whether some recently hired Cuban teachers speak English well enough to educate students will be completed by the end of the week.
Exuma project pledging 300 jobs back on track
A $262m Exuma resort project, which is pledging to create 300 full-time jobs once build-out is complete, appears to be moving forward again with a public hearing on its environmental plans set for October 2023.
Jonquel Jones and Liberty get set to face Mystics
Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty wrapped up one of their best regular seasons in franchise history and will now battle against the seventh-seeded Washington Mystics tonight to start their postseason run.
STATESIDE: Major political science study says race is factor that separates Dems from GOP
MANY Americans who are also parents of college-aged kids will often wonder out loud to each other that their children will describe a friend (or even a love interest) without adding as one of the adjectives the colour of their skin.
‘We’ve learned from the different inquests’ says Commissioner of Police
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is learning from Coroner’s Court inquests that produce adverse findings for officers.
ArawakX suspension extended to Monday
The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd funding platform yesterday saw its registration suspension extended until September 18 as it pleaded for more time to address Securities Commission concerns over its solvency.
URCA ‘monitors’ but offers no relief from energy hikes
Regulators yesterday sought to reassure Bahamian households and businesses they are “monitoring” Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) sky-high bills but made no mention of any immediate relief from “compound billing’s” impact.
SAILING CHAMPIONS: Paul de Souza and Craig Ferguson II claim first place at 2023 Bahamas ILCA Nationals
Paul de Souza and Craig Ferguson ll emerged as champions at the combined 2023 Bahamas Open International Laser Class Association (ILCA) Nationals this past weekend.
Icon Paul Hanna will be missed
Paul Hanna. Icon. Legend. With his passing, a curtain fell on a golden age of Bahamian musical excellence. With a career that spanned six decades, he was the last of an era of Bahamian greatness. With every virtuoso performance, we were witness to history. A giant walked among us.
Father jailed for gun in sock drawer
A 38-year-old father was sentenced to 20 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun hidden in his sock drawer at his family home earlier this week.
ALICIA WALLACE: Why micromanagement is the bane of a successful business
THERE is nothing quite like being qualified and experienced in one’s field of work and somehow ending up under the management of a person who is not trained or even minded for the role.
Cruise departure hike ‘real measure’ of fiscal success
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday asserted that the 2023-2024 fiscal year is “very, very critical” for solidifying market confidence in The Bahamas with the cruise passenger departure tax hikes vital to achieving this.
Gov’t revenue goal ‘very close’ despite VAT miss
The Government’s top finance official yesterday forecast that it will “come very close” to achieving its total revenue and tax forecasts for the 2022-2023 fiscal year even though VAT could potentially under-shoot by up to $160m.
Country’s first dengue death confirmed to be nine-year-old boy
HEALTH officials confirmed the country’s first dengue fever death since the virus’ re-emergence this year - a nine-year-old boy who died after showing symptoms of the disease.
Bahamas beaten 3-2 in thriller
THE Bahamas men’s national soccer team put up a gallant fight, but lost 3-2 to Guyana for their second straight loss in the CONCACAF 2023 Nations League.
BGDBA Playoffs: Cybots advance to next round, Patrollers tie series 1-1
The Bain and Grants Town Cybots booked their tickets to round two of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs on Monday night after sweeping the Police Royals 2-0.
A celebration of Brazil coming to Mall at Marathon this Saturday
A CELEBRATION of Brazil is to be held at the Mall of Marathon on Saturday.
Man charged for having unlicenced gun and ammo
A MAN was granted $9,500 bail yesterday after he was accused of having two high-powered weapons in his home last weekend.