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PAHO: Act with ‘utmost caution’ on loosening travel restrictions
PAN American Health Organization officials have urged countries in the region to “act with the utmost caution” when it comes to loosening travel restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists.
‘Nothing to lose’ over concrete export venture
A former Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president says the country must explore transforming itself into an exporter of pre-cast concrete products, and urged: “We have nothing to lose.”
Briland rebound beats projection ‘by over 25-30%’
Harbour Island resort operators yesterday said the post-COVID tourism rebound has exceeded expectations by 25-30 percent, and added: “We’re still rocking and rolling.”
PETER YOUNG: What can the world really do to end Myanmar’s agony?
IN today’s troubled times, when one can read at the click of a mouse about extreme human suffering somewhere in the world, there are those who refuse to accept any responsibility for helping unknown people in distress in some distant and unknown country.
Nation ‘not in a good place’
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands feels the country is “not in a good place” where COVID-19 cases are concerned and thinks the only way forward is to tighten restrictions.
‘All hands on deck’ as visa site overwhelmed
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed it is “all hands on deck” to prevent “a surge” in visitor demand from “overwhelming” the Bahamas’ health travel visa website and deterring potential tourists.
Mike Strachan makes official debut as member of the Colts
Mike Strachan donned his No.17 jersey for the first time and made his official debut as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.
Basketball player Theo selected to All-Tournament 1st Team
AS his season came to a close at Faith Christian Academy, Theo Knowles wracked up another pair of awards over the weekend as he was named the Most Valuable Player and selected to the All-Tournament 1st Team at the Texas Christian Athletic League All-Star Classic.
Eleuthera ‘jewel’ for sale at $15m
A “jewel of Eleuthera” is said to be attracting significant buyer interest after being put up for sale with a $15m price tag, a local realtor has disclosed.
Activists tell Disney: Show us cruise port ‘a fair deal’
Environmental activists are challenging Disney Cruise Line to show how its Lighthouse Point project is “a fair deal for The Bahamas and people of South Eleuthera” via the economic returns each side gets.
Colts all set to host mandatory rookie minicamp this weekend
THE Indianapolis Colts announced its offseason workout dates and the first opportunity Mike Strachan will have to join the remainder of the team’s 2021 NFL Draft Class.
STATESIDE: Trump just won’t go away and it may be Liz Cheney is the one to stop him trying again for the White House
There are serious people in the United States this morning who will tell you the future of democracy in America rests with Mitt Romney, Mitch McConnell and Liz Cheney.
FRONT PORCH: We need more local AND international talent
Comparing nations and jurisdictions on various socio-economic and developmental metrics is sometimes quite useful. But such comparisons often require caveats, nuances and an appreciation of context. Even as there are apt analogies there are also areas that are disanalogous.
U.S. agrees deal to oversee airspace
THE Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority and the United States Federal Aviation Administration signed an “historic” Air Navigation Services agreement yesterday which is expected to bring in around $300m in fees over the next ten years.
Hield forced to take on larger role for Kings
AS the NBA regular season winds down, Chavano “Buddy” Hield is forced to take on a larger role for the shorthanded Sacramento Kings.
Thomas joins Roc Nation Sports roster
TAHNAJ Thomas became the second Bahamian baseball prospect to sign with one of the fastest rising sports agencies in America.
Bahamian NFL icon Ed Smith welcomes Mike Strachan into American football fraternity
IT was 48 years ago that Ed Smith broke the barrier to become the first Bahamian drafted into the National Football League.
D’Aguilar: More visitors every month
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday that visitor arrivals to The Bahamas are increasing “every month” after 64,047 non-residents bought travel health visas to the country in April.
‘All for nought’ if COVID outbreak not contained
The recent easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions and other moves to revive the tourism economy will “all be for nought” unless the current case surge is contained, a top hotel executive is warning.
Weather to blame for conch cases
INFECTIOUS disease expert Dr Nikkiah Forbes said warm weather is to blame for the bacteria causing conch poisoning in the country, not the sanitary practices of vendors.