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Optimist sailing: Tomlinson and Munro qualify for Gold Fleet

A PAIR of Bahamian sailors advanced to this weekend’s gold fleet for the final series of races at the Optimist North American Championships, hosted at the Nassau Yacht Club.

‘APOLOGY LETTER’ FOR FYRE FESTIVAL: Billy McFarland reportedly sends letter to govt

FYRE Festival organiser Billy McFarland reportedly has sent a letter to the Bahamas government in which he “profusely apologises” for the disastrous event, claiming he wants to make things right with The Bahamas.

BBA getting team ready

IN preparation for the fourth annual Caribbean Baseball Cup from December 4-11 at the newly constructed Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, the Bahamas Baseball Association will host a training camp in Grand Bahama.

Concerns that hotel tax breaks unduly exploited

A BAHAMIAN businessman has voiced concerns that foreign investors are unduly exploiting Hotels Encouragement Act incentives to obtain tax breaks on construction materials for large vacation rental properties.

Abaco businesses see minimal Nicole impact

ABACO businesses say they largely fared well during Hurricane Nicole with little to no damage reported, although water had yet to be restored to the island’s north before press time last night.

FACE TO FACE: Success and challenges for two pharmacy industry forerunners

TWO phenomenal women, both forerunners in the Pharmacy industry in the Bahamas, shared their stories with me this week. We spoke of their journey to success, and the challenges along the way, including the most recent hurdle, which led them to join with pharmacists throughout the country for a shocking one-day closure of pharmacies.

Family wants closure over missing men

THE family of two boaters who went missing over two months ago want closure.

Man survives Shark attack in Andros

AN Andros man is breathing a sigh of relief after having survived a brutal shark attack on the island over the weekend.

FTX implosion threatens perfect ‘40 of 40’ in financial crime fight

The Bahamas’ bid to achieve full compliance with all global anti-financial crime standards before year-end may have been endangered by the implosion of the FTX crypto currency exchange, it can be revealed.

GOVT WON’T APPROVE EVENT FOR ‘FUGITIVE’: Deputy PM responds to reports of event planned by Fyre Festival organiser

THE Davis administration will not endorse or approve any event in The Bahamas associated with “fugitive” Fyre Festival organiser Billy McFarland, Deputy Prime Minister and Exuma MP Chester Cooper said yesterday.

BAHAMAS GOLDEN JUBILEE GAMES OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture officially launched the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games at Baha Mar on Saturday night.

UPDATED: Deputy PM says Billy McFarland 'considered to be a fugutive'

Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper has released a statement regarding Billy McFarland, saying that govt will not endorse or approve any event in The Bahamas associated with him and he is considered to be a fugitive.

EDITORIAL: Fyre Festival fraudster returns to scene of his crime

WHEN Billy McFarland left The Bahamas after the debacle that was the Fyre Festival, the country was collectively glad to see the back of him.

Business destroyed by Dorian is ruined again by Nicole

MEDIOUS Edgecombe, the owner of Coopers Town Marine, is in good spirits despite his business being destroyed by Hurricane Nicole after barely recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

INSIGHT: Fyre, FTX and the harm to our nation

A YOUNG entrepreneur, out of his depth, losing a ton of money and injuring the reputation of The Bahamas along the way. I could be talking about Sam Bankman-Fried, whose company FTX has combusted so spectacularly in the past week or so – and I will – but let’s take a trip to the past first.

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