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CONCACAF Men’s U-17 qualifiers: Bahamas improves record to 2-1

TEAM Bahamas is currently fourth in Group A at the CONCACAF Men’s U17 Qualifiers.

Atlantis eyes up to 40% cut in cruise day visitors

Atlantis plans to “moderate” the number of cruise passenger day visitors to 60-70 percent of pre-COVID levels, it was disclosed yesterday, with the resort “definitely” set to meet or exceed its 2022 financial targets.

Two face court over bail violations

TWO men were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in separate cases of bail violation for murder and attempted murder.

Union claims teachers reassigned in breach of industrial agreement

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson claimed a handful of teachers at public schools were reassigned in breach of the union’s industrial agreement.

Obie Wilchcombe: More will need help due to inflation

DESPITE the reduction in Bahamians applying for some assistance services, Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe says he expects to see that change due to recent predictions of increased and continued inflation for the rest of the year.

‘WE’RE IN FOR A ROUGH RIDE’: PM urges people to be frugal with inflation on rise

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis is urging Bahamians to be frugal with their spending habits due to rising inflation, saying it appears that the country is “in for a rough ride for another few months” based on the predictions of finance experts.

Press secretary: Ask retailers about food costs

PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he wants Bahamians to question retailers and wholesalers on how certain relief measures implemented by the government to lower food costs have been passed on to consumers to lessen the impact of rising inflation.

IT’S NOT OUR FAULT, MR WATSON: Food retailers hit back after press secretary blames them for prices

Food retailers yesterday hit back over assertions that some merchants have not passed the Budget’s tariff cuts on to consumers via reduced prices, adding: “You can’t point the finger of blame at us.”

‘Shoulder’ hotel occupancies 5-10% pts higher than norm

Bahamian hotels are eyeing occupancies between five to ten percentage points higher than the norm for the industry’s slowest months, it was revealed yesterday, as it “nudges closer every day” to pre-COVID levels.

NPSA All-Star Classic at Banker’s Field Saturday night

WITH a rekindled interest coming out of the two-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pendemic, the New Providence Softball Association is eager to display its outstanding players so far this season during the All-Star Classic on Saturday night in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

Union leader: Minimum wage to jump to $260

A trade union leader last night forecast the Government will likely approve a 24 percent hike in the private sector minimum wage to $260 per week after a presentation was made to the Davis Cabinet on the issue yesterday.

Treasure Cay owners ‘hate’ buyer’s new bid

Treasure Cay property owners yesterday said they “hated” the latest development proposal submitted by the project’s potential purchaser, which includes plans for a 350-room hotel and 216-slip marina.

Importance of Fox Hill celebration

The people of Fox Hill celebrated a successful Fox Hill Day on the 9th August. The celebrations were marred only by the actions of one idiot, but apart from that isolated incident it was a successful day.

Team Bahamas brings home seven medals - most ever in history

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — It turned out to be an historic event, not just for the Bahamas, but the North American, Central American and Caribbean region at the 2022 Anita Doherty Open Championships.

BFA selects national team for CONCACAF U-17 boys champs qualifiers

AFTER a thorough evaluation period by the coaches and the Technical Department, the Bahamas Football Association has selected its national team to compete at the CONCACAF 2022 Under-17 Boys Championships Qualifiers.

INSIGHT: Will our politicians ever tackle the issue of marital rape?

THE issue of marital rape is one that seems to neither ever go away

Church ‘totally shocked’ by Omar’s death

OMAR Davis Jr’s death has stunned and “totally shocked” members of a church he attended at St James Road, in the Kemp Road community.

Get ready to pay more at the store

SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts says the prices of items such as rice, cooking oils, tomato products and evaporated milk will see an increase in the coming weeks.

Promises made & kept

It is a common expectation here in The Bahamas and I am sure almost all around the world, that voters are accustomed to politicians and their allies making big and bold promises to them about high browed plans to make their lives better while encouraging the economic and societal advancements of the nation, once elected. This is a sad refrain that has played out in our wonderful nation for successive decades ad nauseum.

New online portal launched to help job seekers find work

THE Labour Department yesterday launched a new service on the MyGateway portal for job seekers.

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