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Minister: BAMSI no longer 'wasteland'

BAMSI is now thriving and fruitful again, according to Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Clay Sweeting, who reported that it has almost made a complete turnaround.

Growing food insecurity

According to the latest Global Report on Food Crises, in 2022, almost 258 million people in 58 countries faced the highest levels of acute food insecurity, which includes the categories of “Crisis”, “Emergency”, and “Catastrophe”, meaning that it can range from malnutrition to the risk of death due to lack of food.

Headknowles founder steps back from foundation

ONE of the founders of the HeadKnowles foundation has announced her separation from the organisation. In an open letter, Lia Head revealed she was stepping back from the foundation “with a heavy heart”. She wrote: “I would like to personally thank

BORCO truck dedicated to staff member killed in car accident

THE Bahamas Oil Refining Company/Buckeye on Friday dedicated one of five new trucks in honour of a beloved employee who was tragically killed in a car accident last year.

Legal marijuana? No time soon

HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the government is monitoring global trends in the decriminalisation and legalisation of marijuana, but doubted the Bahamas would “follow suit” in the immediate future.

BISX listing 'major part' of mutual fund offering

A Bahamas-based fund administrator, which has sponsored 45 percent of the funds listed on this nation’s stock exchange, says being able to provide this is “a key component of our offering”. Ivan Hooper, The Winterbotham Trust Company’s chief executi

Stick to what you know and don't deal in rumour

There’s a video on YouTube and Facebook of a Gulf stream G650ER leaving the Lynden Pindling International Airport several days ago.

Time to stop plastic pollution

The Bahamas National Trust joins Bahamians and Bahamian NGOs in welcoming the Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Bill, 2019.

Disney petition hits 30k

THE petition against the development of a Disney Cruise Lines port at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera has garnered over 30,000 signatures.

The Bahamas ranks 39th on economic freedom

THE Bahamas has been ranked 39th out of 152 nations included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2013 Annual Report, which has been released today by the Nassau Institute.

Gov’t warned: Don’t dictate how private sector invests

The Government cannot appear to be dictating how private companies invest their monies, a well-known banker is warning, following the furore over insurers possibly having to hold a “minimum” 50 percent of assets in public sector securities.

Anxious wait over $30m Xanadu sale

The Xanadu Beach Resort’s owner is anxiously waiting to see whether the property’s $30 million sale to a US-based entrepreneur can be closed, Tribune Business can reveal.

World Food Day event at Arawak Cay

AGRICULTURAL co-operatives and producer organisations came into sharp focus during the Bahamas’ celebration of World Food Day on October 16 at the Arawak Cay Culture Centre.

Queen Elizabeth II may have opened her last CHOGM

Queen Elizabeth II is expected to step down as head of the Commonwealth of Nations, but not before urging leaders to secure a more sustainable and prosperous world for future generations.

Bahamas broker: $440m action out in under four days

Four Ukrainians yesterday withdrew a lawsuit alleging a $440m fraud against a Bahamas-based broker/dealer just four days after it was filed in the southern New York federal district court.

WORLD VIEW: President Putin - The world should say ‘no more’

“EVERY bullet, every bomb, every shell that hits a target in Ukraine, hits our pockets and our economies in Africa.” Those were the words of the President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo, at the UN General Assembly on September 21.

WORLD VIEW – Red Sea crisis: Houthi attacks raising prices worldwide

UP until a few weeks ago, the Red Sea and Yemen held little significance for the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Seeking to end discrimination

Constitutional Referendum: Correcting an Historical Error, Part 2

EDITORIAL: Uncertainty in the absence of diplomacy

In the face of endless conflict affecting an increasingly uncertain world, widespread concern about international stability and even the threat of war continues to grow.

Atlantis security to be ramped up after robbery

KERZNER International plans to ramp up security at Atlantis after tourists were targeted for a second time at the resort this year.

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