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Tourism: No impact yet from coronavirus

A senior Bahamian tourism executive yesterday said the industry has suffered no impact “to-date” from the global novel coronavirus outbreak as it heads into the peak winter season.Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government and exter

Bahamians turn up the heat on track

A NUMBER of Bahamians turned in credible performances over the weekend in both the professional and collegiate ranks.Gaither fourth in TorunAt the World Athletics Indoor Tour’s Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland, sprinter Tynia Gaither got fourth

Freeport revival body moving on 'action plan'

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) appointed committee says it plans to use feedback from 3,162 responses to create an "action plan" for the revival of Freeport's moribund economy.

Lender partners over free marketing access

A Bahamian credit provider has teamed with the MobileAssist app to offer business borrowers free access to marketing.

Kadeem Coleby posts triple double

Kadeem Coleby continues to post career numbers this season in the Japanese B-League and recorded another milestone in his fourth season with the Akita Northern Happinets.

New hotel chief eyes 'reset button' in 2021

The incoming Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president yesterday said the industry plans to hit the “reset button” for 2021 after a year that was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provider partners with Super Value for QR code payments

A Bahamian financial technology provider has teamed with Super Value to enable shoppers to pay for their groceries using QR codes that facilitate cashless transactions.

PLP campaign for Eleuthera hopefuls

THE Progressive Liberal Party’s re-election campaign rolled through Eleuthera Friday, with residents turning up to Hatchet Bay to show support for Clay Sweeting and Clifford “Butch” Scavella, the candidates for North Eleuthera and Central and South Eleuthera respectively.

Walking in a victim's shoes- Zonta joins campaign to end violence against women -

The Zonta Clubs of the Bahamas spent the weekend collecting new and gently used shoes for their “Walk in My Shoes” campaign.The campaign was designed to sensitise the public to the plight of victims of violence, and each shoe donated was to represent

FNM faces three-way fight for party chair

THE FNM may face a three-way battle for the party’s leadership when members vote for a new chairman in an internal election later this month.

Palacious seeks new push to reach at-risk youths in inner city

the Governor General’s Youth Award is expanding into inner city communities to reach even more high-risk youths.

One God, one stage - artists perform for 'gospel explosion'

Bahamian are invited to get ready for a “gospel explosion”, as Aldo Stubbs and The Legacy Continues team present their annual concert this Sunday.Under the theme “Let All God People Praise Him. One God. One Stage. One Sound,” the event is set to take

NPSA All-Star Games take on new format

WHEN the New Providence Softball Association’s All-Star games are played in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Tuesday night, they will take on a slightly different format.The NPSA, headed by Desiree Taylor, has revealed tha

Minister says change is coming to BAMSI

A newly-appointed Cabinet Minister shared his vision for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) with its 200 staff when he toured the North Andros facility last week.The visit by Michael Pintard, minister of agriculture and mari

zonta club scheme seeks to empower women

THE Zonta Club of New Providence recently wrapped up its 5th Workforce Readiness Programme, furthering the empowerment of women through scholarships and certifications awarded to several of the 18 participants in this year’s three-week skills trainin

Unemployed women find hope with Zonta workforce programme

The Zonta Club of New Providence recently wrapped up its fifth Workforce Readiness Programme, furthering the empowerment of women through scholarships and certifications awarded to several of the 18 participants in this year’s three-week skills train

Venue change for Caribbean Tip-Off Classic this weekend

THE second annual Caribbean Tip-Off Classic is all set for this weekend with a change in venue from the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium to Loyola Hall on Gladstone Road.

BAMSI, Tourism team on fishing guide certification

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is teaming with the Ministry of Tourism to certify the “new generation of fly-fishing guides” that is key to growing the industry.The two public sector entities, unveiling the fly fishing c

Swimming pigs come back home

The film based on Exuma’s swimming pigs has arrived back home to screenings in The Bahamas following stops in Fort Lauderdale and at the Cannes International Film Festival.Pigs of Paradise was shown to a sold-out crowd at the Island House Cinema on S

EDITORIAL: Turning dreams into reality

IT was the words – as well as the art – of Keith Thompson that caught the attention yesterday.

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