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WORLD VIEW: Commonwealth should stand together over Russian aggression
THE Commonwealth, made up of 54 nations of which 32 are small states, should be deeply concerned at the grave threat to the international legal order caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and should act together to show strong disapproval.
Crypto exchange: Hotel to ‘immerse’ visitors at its HQ
THE world’s second largest crypto currency exchange has included a boutique hotel in plans for its $60m Bahamas headquarters so it can better host visiting clients and business partners.
Ministry 'working to address teacher shortage in Abaco'
STATE Education Minister Zane Lightbourne says his ministry is working to address a teacher shortage in Abaco as industrial action continued on the island regarding the issue on Friday.
Davis: Change needed in Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis admits that a change is needed for Grand Bahama to live up to its potential.
Here to stay - and bringing 1,000 jobs
CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has affirmed the company’s commitment to major investments in the country specifically the planned $200m development of a new port in Grand Bahama and $100m of enhancements planned for the island of San Salvador.
US health upgrade gives tourism ‘unabated’ boost
A top hotelier last night said The Bahamas’ long-awaited COVID upgrade by the US health authorities will help ensure “pent-up demand for travel to The Bahamas continues unabated”.
Emergency drill exercise held across The Bahamas
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Compliance Unit held an emergency drill exercise yesterday.
Elnet Maritime centre to bring up to 100 new jobs
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis officially opened the new $2m Elnet Maritime Centre yesterday, which will create 50 to 100 new jobs on Grand Bahama.
Abaco teachers stage sick-out
TEACHERS in Abaco staged a sick-out yesterday to protest the continuing teacher shortage on the island a month after the Ministry of Education promised to address the problem.
Get set for return of the Grand Bahama Games
WITH the pending return of the Bahamas Games in the summer of 2023, the Grand Bahama Sports Council is making sure that their team will be ready to challenge New Providence for the overall title.
Lawyer federation hails McDonald for her work
IN celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 and its campaign theme, “Break the Bias,” The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Grand Bahama Chapter is spotlighting Constance Elrone McDonald, QC.
The storm is over
My basic philosophy in public life has always been to give roses and kudos to individuals while they are alive to appreciate them. I make no exceptions. The storm that hovered over The Bahamas for several years, for whatever reasons, appear to be over. The elimination and relaxation of possibly heavy handed curfews and lock downs. The economy, save for certain historical enclaves within our Family Islands, is back up and running on almost full throttle.
National basketball team players back to work with clubs
FOLLOWING the latest window of FIBA 2023 World Qualifiers, several national team members were back with their respective clubs as they prepared for a run to the postseason.
EDITORIAL: Changing the way we handle policing
IT almost feels like it should go without saying that excessive force should not be something police officers resort to – and yet Commissioner Paul Rolle has set his sights on exactly that problem.
Regattas may return this summer
MARINE Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting says he expects several Family Island regattas and festivals will be held this summer once COVID-19 cases remain low in the country.
Pintard urges caution over COVID
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has urged caution from the Davis administration as it rolls back COVID-19 restrictions, noting the country does not have the same widespread vaccination coverage as larger nations that are also easing measures.
Chamber chief urges VAT gasoline ‘cap’
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday urged the Government to “cap” the VAT it earns from taxing gasoline at 45 cents per gallon and “alleviate the pain” of soaring fuel costs.
Abaco suffers three-year, $60m Dorian rental blow
Abaco lost more than $60m in rental income during the 28 months immediately after Hurricane Dorian due to the devastation inflicted on its housing stock, it was revealed yesterday.
Edward Turner, husband of former MP dies
EDWARD Turner, the husband of Loretta Butler-Turner, died yesterday.
Pauline Davis launches new book
As they celebrated International Women’s Day, Pauline Davis thought it would be fitting to use the opportunity to launch the official release of her book “Running Sideways” yesterday at the site where she got her long and illustrious track and field career started at Goodman’s Bay.