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NFL wide receiver Mike Strachan returns home
Mike Strachan is spending a part of his offseason back home and is optimistic about both his role in the NFL and his future impact on the development of football in The Bahamas.
New US Embassy ‘about 60 percent’ to completion
THE new United States Embassy compound on Shirley Street is about 60 percent complete, according to project director Stephen Ziegenfuss.
Commercial properties: 70% behind on taxes
Some 70 percent of commercial properties are in arrears on their real property tax payments, it was revealed yesterday, although a “high proportion” of Bahamian homeowners are compliant.
Jonquel Jones and BIH set for World Cup qualifier in Japan
JONQUEL Jones leads Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) into the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament this weekend in Osaka, Japan.
NCAA basketball: McCoy gets top honour, Bastian sets career high
MALACHI McCoy received a weekly honour as the top player in his conference and Lathaniel Bastian scored a new career high to highlight play from Bahamian student athletes in NCAA Division II basketball.
Bahamas Kidney Association calls for support
THE Bahamas Kidney Association is in need of support as the group aims to raise public awareness in the ongoing fight against kidney disease which they say is on the rise.
High school baseball players get in line for season opener
WHILE there have been a number of local players signing professional baseball contracts over the past few months, a number of international players are looking forward to their high school season opener this weekend at the same school.
FACE TO FACE: Robin’s making waves to help children in need
MILLIONS of people around the world visit The Bahamas and end up falling in love with this country and its people. Many are repeat visitors, captivated by these balmy isles. Some have decided to take up permanent residence and call this place home. But few are the people who come and take a special interest in making a difference in the lives of the Bahamian children who may need their help the most – those in the inner city.
Fund’s record $75m inflow builds RF Bank ‘war chest’
A Bahamian investment bank yesterday said it expects to match last year’s record $75m inflow into its fixed income fund and further build a “war chest” to deploy as possibilities emerge in 2022.
Condo hotel targets September opening
A Goodman’s Bay-based condo hotel is “aiming” for a September opening with over 85 percent of the units already sold, the project’s developer said yesterday.
Twelve-year-old Finley Lambert sails away with Optimist National Championship title
AFTER returning since it was postponed in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, 12-year-old Finley McKinney Lambert clinched the Optimist National Championship title in the waters of Montagu Bay.
Bahamas sees $900m boost from marine areas expansion
The Bahamas has generated a $900m annual economic boost by expanding its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover 20 percent of the country’s coastal environment, studies have estimated.
Deandre Ayton posts his 17th double double of the season
DEANDRE Ayton was off his minutes restriction and had his most dominant performance of the three games he has been back on the floor since his return from an ankle injury.
Battle of the videostar
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FACEBOOK’S parent company, Meta (FB), has not had a bad year. Not every company can claim to have increased its sales by 37 percent in one year. The social networks, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the messenger, Whatsapp, generated almost $118bn following $86bn in the previous year. A good $29bn of that remains as profit.
Financial services can give itself ‘pat on back’
FINANCIAL institutions should give themselves “a pat on the back” for slashing the time taken to “cure” regulatory deficiencies to just 11 months, the Central Bank’s top inspector said yesterday.
Under-40s slow to get vaccine
THERE is a low uptake in vaccinations among people under 40 compared to the older population, according to health data.
Chamber chief: ‘Don’t get sidetracked’ over investor confidence
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday urged the Government “not to get sidetracked” by the furore over the Prime Minister suggesting investor confidence is “waning”.
‘JJ’ cans season high 28pts
JONQUEL Jones celebrated Tuesday’s new contract announcement with the Connecticut Sun with her most dominant performance on the FIBA EuroLeague Women’s circuit.
‘Closing the shortfall’: Port off 3% versus pre-COVID
Nassau’s main commercial port has “closed significantly on making up the shortfall” with container volumes just 3 percent off pre-COVID volumes for the 2021 second half.
Milo Butler aims to ‘reignite’ Freeport
The Milo Butler Group is aiming to “reignite” downtown Freeport via a potential $10m investment, with renovations to the former City Markets building set to finish within the next 90-120 days.
