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Honouring our unsung heroes
There has been much ado lately about who and what defines a, “National Hero”.
Cruise vaccination policy to be extended into 2022
The deputy prime minister yesterday said the cruise ship passenger COVID-19 vaccination policy will be extended into 2022.
Roadmasters pleased with turnout for virtual running of 125th Boston Marathon
ALTHOUGH we’re still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club was quite pleased with the turnout for their virtual running of the 125th Boston Marathon.
FACE TO FACE: Standing up for our mental health in the time of COVID
THE Bahamas, as a society, has come a long way in addressing the issue of mental health.
Minnis: What caused Inagua COVID spike?
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has called on health officials to aggressively investigate the recent spike of COVID-19 cases on Inagua, as some residents there call for more restrictive measures.
Davis: Enough to warrant WSC investigation
THERE is enough information in the public domain to “warrant an investigation” into contracts issued at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, according to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis.
$400m airport PPPs under Gov’t ‘review’
Some $400m worth of airport upgrades are under review to determine if the process as designed aligns with the Davis administration’s strategy, a top aviation official said yesterday.
Sears asked for WSC notes
PUBLIC Works Minister Alfred Sears said he has requested “turnover notes” from Water & Sewerage Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson to view the state of the corporation.
Govt house repairs due by first quarter of next year
REPAIRS at Government House now have a completion date of sometime within the first quarter of 2022, according to Public Works Minister Alfred Sears.
EDITORIAL: No easy balancing act as govt lays out blueprint
THE new government has shown its cards.
Realtor to ‘catapult forward ten-fold’ in global brand tie-up
A Bahamian realtor yesterday said it expects to be “catapulted ten-fold from where we are today” after becoming the latest industry player to forge an alliance with a global franchise.
UPDATED: Govt promises to increase pensions, enhance social assistance
THE government has promised to increase pensions for the elderly and raise benefits for the disabled community as a part of its plan to improve social assistance.
Another 23 COVID deaths confirmed
Twenty-three new COVID-19 deaths were recorded in the country between Monday and Tuesday, pushing the nation’s toll to 582 since the start of the pandemic.
Fox: I’ve donated to FNM and PLP
ISLAND Luck co-founder Adrian Fox says he has donated money to senior Progressive Liberal Party and Free National Movement politicians, insisting yesterday that donations are not what prompted Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to write a letter as leader of the opposition urging a US judge to end a legal pursuit of him.
‘We will cut VAT and save economy’
THE Davis administration has pledged to “rescue” the economy, stabilise public finances, decrease value added tax, as well as ensure anti-corruption and government transparency.
EDITORIAL: Bell’s words ring hollow as Atlantis presses ahead
WHEN a new government is voted in, it is important to hit the ground running – and for ministers, that can mean making a strong first impression.
Bahamian retailer expands eastward
A well-known Bahamian retailer yesterday said it is aiming to complete its eastern New Providence expansion in time for Christmas 2021 and reach a market segment currently underserved.
‘Unhappy campers’ on Atlantis COVID testing
The hotel union’s president yesterday said “there are a lot of unhappy campers on Paradise Island” after Atlantis followed through on plans to make unvaccinated staff pay for weekly COVID tests.
Minister says agriculture and fisheries must become ‘sexy’
A Cabinet minister says The Bahamas has done a poor job in making the agriculture and fisheries industries “sexy” enough to attract sufficient entrepreneurs and local capital investment.
FNM: PM should be condemned for Fox support
THE Free National Movement has called comments by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis regarding his support for a United States court to terminate criminal proceedings against Island Luck co-founder Adrian Fox “astonishing and reprehensible”.