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‘Golden Girl’ Pauline presents book to Dame Marguerite Pindling
AS they reflect on their humble beginnings as one “barefoot girl” to another, Golden Girl Pauline Davis presented her award winning book “Running Sideways” to former Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling. Davis, 57, presented the book to Pindling, 91, during a courtesy call at the wife of the first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Sir Lynden Pindling, at her home on Skyline Drive on Tuesday.
BOXING ‘MISSION ACCOMPLISHED’: Federation, All-Out Boxing Club conduct clinics for officials
AFTER all the uncertainties and challenges, the All-Out Boxing Club and the Bahamas Boxing Federation were able to declare: “Mission Accomplished.”
British Colonial receives 400 manager applicants
Some 400 persons yesterday applied for managerial posts at the re-opening British Colonial with the property targeting a workforce that is 95 percent Bahamian.
Tourists 'lament' tour and excursions gap
A senior tourism official yesterday said there is "a gap" in The Bahamas' tour and excursion product with many visitors "lamenting" that there are not enough activities to do.
ALICIA WALLACE: Government ‘unserious’ on gender policy progress
THE national gender policy has been on the shelf for years. It was first drafted more than a decade ago, and last updated in 2018.
Three groups eyeing BISX digital assets partnership
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) chief executive says he is keen to avoid any “let down” with three separate groups “expressing significant interest” in partnering with it to develop a digital assets arm.
Bahamians were more interested in ‘socialising’ than digital training
Bahamians were initially more interested in socialising than learning new technology-related skills deemed vital to prospering in the 21st century’s digital-driven economy, a report has revealed.
Gov’t: Communications sector regulation requires full review
The Government has determined that “a comprehensive review of the legal and regulatory framework” governing the electronic communications sector is now critical given the speed at which it and associated technologies are evolving.
‘Don’t get tied down’ to 50% debt-to-GDP goal
The Bahamas must move away from its 50 percent debt-to-GDP target and instead prioritise achieving economic growth rates “north of 3.5 percent” to get back on track, a governance reformer is arguing.
BPL ‘stranglehold’: Business battles up to 100% bill rises
Soaring Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) bills were yesterday said to be imposing “a stranglehold” on commerce with multiple businesses struggling to survive up to 100 percent year-over-year increases in their energy costs.
Dame Marguerite Pindling says ‘Wilchcombe was in a class all by himself’
FORMER Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling said she will forever be indebted to former Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe, who died on Monday.
Overall champions emerge in New Providence Cycling Association’s Back-To-School Classic
THE New Providence Cycling Association held its Back-To-School Cycling Classic on Sunday with Felix Neely and Ilaria Gervasini emerging as the overall champions in the men’s and ladies’ divisions.
Political implications for West GB
From the outset I would like to extend sincere condolences to the family of the late West End and Bimini MP Obie Wilchcombe. His death is a grim reminder of the uncertainty and brevity of life on this side of eternity and the importance of living each day as if it would be our last, with our focus on the Lord Jesus Christ
Man remanded on four counts of attempted murder of police officers
A MAN on bail for two murders was sent to prison yesterday after he was accused of attempting to kill four police officers last week.
'Relentless brain drain' hurts local healthcare
The "relentless brain drain" means the Bahamian healthcare system continues to suffer from a shortage of nurses, midwives, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, a senior government official reiterated yesterday.
Tax increases make Bahamas hard sell
A former Association of The Bahamas (ABM) president yesterday argued that this nation will be a hard sell at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show due to increased taxes and fees levied on the industry.
DPM: 'Strong case made' to build GB air cargo hub
The deputy prime minister yesterday said he and his team have made "a strong case" for Qatar Airways to establish an air cargo hub on Grand Bahama during their three-day visit to the Gulf state.
Junkanoo Beach chief backs management company idea
The Junkanoo Beach Association's (JBA) president yesterday argued that his group would be the best management authority to administer the destination should the Government choose to outsource this responsibility.
Why seeing mom again makes such a difference
Children of women incarcerated at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS) were allowed to spend the day visiting with their mothers through the Grow Your Child Programme.
Apprentices shine through on training programme
A group of apprentice service technicians successfully completed the training programme at Machinery and Energy Limited (M & E).
