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‘Unprecedented’ tourism boost via COVID upgrade
Resorts are eyeing “unprecedented” Christmas occupancies after the US upgraded The Bahamas’ COVID status, a top hotelier said yesterday, with many on pace to beat pre-pandemic levels.
Officials 'expecting Bahamians to be disciplined' as curfews end
WITH the country’s state of emergency now over— bringing an end to curfews and lockdowns—Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville said officials are expecting Bahamians to be disciplined during this new period.
GB Power targets 13% return on rate changes
Grand Bahama Power Company is seeking returns of close to 13 percent in its proposed revision to the island’s electricity tariffs, it can be revealed.
Bahamas ‘15% ahead’ of pre-COVID for holidays
The Ministry of Tourism’s director-general yesterday said The Bahamas is “15 percent ahead” of pre-COVID business volumes for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
Gov’t in talks over who pays for COVID testing
The deputy prime minister has confirmed the Government is initiating talks with the hotel industry over whether unvaccinated staff should pay for their weekly COVID-19 tests.
PM: Bahamas is ‘safely and wisely’ opening for business
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis told a group of tourism stakeholders yesterday that the Bahamas is “safely and wisely” opening for business, while noting a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospital rates.
‘Bright star’: Fish catches up 25%
Long Island’s fishing industry has proven to be a “bright star” amid COVID-19, it was revealed yesterday, with catches and prices said to be up 25 percent and 40 percent respectively.
Long Island businesses ‘helpless’ after bank exit
Long Island businesses are “in a helpless state” after the exit of all commercial banks, the island’s chief councillor revealed yesterday, amid fears that it will become “a banking desert”.
Enough of ‘pie in the sky’ promises
Long Island has had enough of “pie in the sky” promises, its chief councillor said yesterday, describing “appalling” health clinics and “hanging my head in shame” over the lack of tourist facilities.
‘Truly a new day’ as senate passes COVID-19 bill
THE Senate last night passed legislation that will lead to the end of suspensions of certain provisions put in place under the state of emergency.
Javelin thrower Keyshawn Strachan earns four-year scholarship to Auburn
AFTER migrating to New Providence from Lowe Sound, Andros, three years ago, javelin thrower Keyshawn Strachan has thrown his name into the Bahamas national record books and now he’s headed off on a four-year scholarship to Auburn University.
FRONT PORCH: Islands in the cauldron of climate change
IN the closing days of August 2030, the ninth month of the year, a peak period for Atlantic hurricanes, the country nervously watched a gathering storm. It began as an unreported weather phenomenon off West Africa, travelling westerly and eventually funnelled toward The Bahamas as a tropical storm.
48 percent of Caribbean region is immunised against COVID-19
AS COVID-19 cases continue to wane in the Caribbean, Pan American Health Organization officials have revealed 48 percent of the region has been fully immunised against the deadly disease.
End to 12% VAT realty rate ‘shows we mean business’
Realtors yesterday hailed the Government’s decision to eliminate the 12 percent VAT rate on high-end property sales as “a very solid move”, adding: “It shows we mean business.”
VACCINE DROP OFF RAISES CONCERNS: Slowdown raises alarm and fears vital supplies could be left unused
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said his ministry along with officials from the Pan American Health Organisation are concerned about vaccine hesitancy in the country, noting a drop in vaccination rates in recent weeks.
A mismanaged opportunity
The conclusion of Dr Minnis’ term as prime minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas came on September 16, 2021.
McMinns and Tigers claim the Moosehead Cup
EUGENE McMinns won the third Atlantic Football League championship of his career, this time on the sidelines in his first season as a wide receivers’ coach for the Dalhousie Tigers staff.
EDITORIAL: Potcake issue is no joke
Today’s front page picture has a light-hearted headline but the story it relates to is no joke.
Govt not yet decided on Christmas Carnival
DESPITE operators of the annual Christmas Carnival announcing their return to the country this holiday season, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the government has not yet decided whether it will allow the event to operate this year.
Senator defends Prospect Ridge project after criticism from Housing Minister
FREE National Movement Senator Viana Gardiner yesterday chided Minister of Housing JoBeth Coleby-Davis for her repeated criticisms of the proposed Prospect Ridge housing development, saying the political campaign is over and there should now be “less talk and more work” done.