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Enough of ‘pie in the sky’ promises
Long Island has had enough of “pie in the sky” promises, its chief councillor said yesterday, describing “appalling” health clinics and “hanging my head in shame” over the lack of tourist facilities.
‘Truly a new day’ as senate passes COVID-19 bill
THE Senate last night passed legislation that will lead to the end of suspensions of certain provisions put in place under the state of emergency.
Former employees accused of stealing nearly $500,000
A manager at Battery and Tyre Specialists realised something was wrong when he discovered discrepancies on reviewing some of the company’s invoices, a court was told.
Jones catches fire with monster 44-point game
Jonquel Jones had the most dominant performance of her professional basketball career to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina to an opening round win in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers.
Nesbitt, Miller making immediate impact on hardwood
DAVID Nesbitt and Tavario Miller swapped clubs and leagues for the 2021-22 season and have had immediate impacts for their respective organisations.
STATESIDE: It’s not easy keeping pace with the polarization of American politics
GIVEN the choice, most of us would probably prefer a public figure or politician whose views are plain and consistent. That way, at least we know who and more importantly, what we are voting for. One of the most damaging criticisms of politicians in recent decades has been the charge of “flip-flopping,” especially in American elections.
FRONT PORCH: Islands in the cauldron of climate change
IN the closing days of August 2030, the ninth month of the year, a peak period for Atlantic hurricanes, the country nervously watched a gathering storm. It began as an unreported weather phenomenon off West Africa, travelling westerly and eventually funnelled toward The Bahamas as a tropical storm.
Port’s profits to decline 7% despite pre-COVID bounce
Nassau’s major commercial shipping port is forecasting a 7 percent year-over-year profit decline for 2022 despite predicting container volumes will return to pre-COVID levels in the first quarter.
Change law so staff pay for COVID tests
A top hotelier yesterday issued “a clarion call” for The Bahamas to eliminate legal stipulations that mandate employers must pay for their workers’ COVID-19 testing.
Bill passed to end Emergency Orders
MEMBERS of Parliament passed a bill yesterday to bring an end to certain suspensions implemented under the former Minnis administration through the Emergency Powers Orders.
Miller Jr, Clarke and Hunter standouts in NCAA openers
THE 2021-22 NCAA Division I season got underway Tuesday night and several Bahamian players were in action for their respective programmes.
Fredrick King Jr commits to cards
IT took just several months for Fredrick King Jr to go from relative unknown to elite Division I prospect for the class of 2022.
Income tax is ‘not on table’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said income tax is “not on the table” although he appeared to leave open the possibility of replacing Business Licence fees with a corporate version.
Were the pirates actually expelled?
As per 47 illegals recently caught in our waters from at least six different countries, may I remind you of the words of the late American President Ronald Reagan, and I quote: "A nation that cannot control its borders ceases to be a nation."
Major Jr named to Lotto Hot 100 List
HE’S considered to be a chip off the old block as an athlete following in the footsteps of his mother Bernadette ‘Chips’ McPhee, a former national team softball pitcher. But for Michael Major Jr, it’s all about creating his own identity as he swings his tennis racket.
Payment provider eyes 20-25% profit increase
A Bahamian digital payments provider is forecasting a 20-25 percent profits increase in 2022 based on the financial transactions it handles being “no less than double” this year’s $100m.
Alvin Sargent still making his contribution to amateur boxing
AFTER devoting more than 50 years in the sport, International Boxing Association (AIBA) referee Alvin Sargent, right inset, is still making his contribution to amateur boxing.
Hotels won’t rebound to pre-COVID employment
A top hotelier yesterday conceded it will “be very difficult” for existing Bahamian resorts to fully return to 100 percent of pre-COVID staffing levels due to the changed working environment.
Pintard: I’ll unite FNM factions
MARCO City MP Michael Pintard pledged to shake up the status quo and unify the different factions of the Free National Movement as he launched his leadership bid last night.
College players make their debuts at the JuCo level
SEVERAL Bahamian collegiate basketball players made their season debuts with new programmes at the JuCo level in NJCAA basketball.
