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‘No water from stone’ warning on cost hikes

The Government was yesterday warned it “cannot get water from a stone” with a likely National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rate hike set to add to multiple cost increases facing the Bahamian private sector and consumers.

Post-Easter tourism is ‘higher than ever’

A top hotelier yesterday said tourism demand for the post-Easter weekend period is “higher than it’s ever been” and “going beyond the traditional ring fencing” that usually marks the peak winter season climax.

FACE TO FACE: Beauty queen who heard her calling

She has graced the stage of the Miss World Beauty Pageant representing the Bahamas... and she very well could have lit stages afire around the world as a dancer. But something drew Bridgette Cooper back home – the desire to educate those who likely needed her help the most.

Super Value chief: Food price peak ‘in 6 months’

Super Value’s principal is optimistic that soaring global food prices could peak “in six months’ time” as it relies on high warehouse inventories and “forward bookings” to mitigate the impact on Bahamian consumers.

Ship building and the Star class sailboat

On the flight from Nassau to New Jersey a couple of weeks ago I read the interesting and entertaining letter from Bruce Raine about the rich history of ship building and sailing in The Bahamas. Not only did it make the flight seem shorter, but it also brought up vivid memories of some of my experiences at sea while growing up as a young boy in Nassau during the war years.

A prayer for success ahead of Carifta challenge

WITH less than a week to go before they head off to the 2022 Carifta Games, the Bahamas Associations of Athletic Association’s 54-member team is making last minute preparations before they head off to Kingston, Jamaica.

$100 theft case reaches court

A SENIOR magistrate yesterday deferred the sentencing of a man who admitted to stealing $100 cash from a woman last month.

New board to help steer UWIOCB

THE University of the West Indies Open Campus Bahamas (UWIOCB) has appointed an advisory board of directors.

Bahamas hotel rooms off 2,500 against pre-COVID

The Bahamas’ total resort room inventory has been slashed by 2,500 compared to 2019 levels, a top hotelier said yesterday, arguing that no indicator of industry performance should be viewed in isolation.

‘All-time high’ demand to offset tourism risks

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday voiced optimism that “all-time high” travel demand will help offset newly-elevated Central Bank concerns about the “downside risks” facing the sector.

Family Islands eye Easter boost from COVID test end

Easter holiday is looking “very good” for domestic tourism now that the COVID-19 inter-island testing requirements have been dropped, multiple Family Island hotel operators said yesterday.

45-year-old faces court over rape

A 45-year-old man was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday, accused of raping a woman last month.

Athol Island and plans of the past

The late E Dawson Roberts often quoted what has been attributed to Thomas Jefferson “Eternal Vigilance is the price of Liberty”.

Final Trials: Athletes qualify for CARIFTA

There was more than enough excitement packed in the Bahamas Association of Athletic

54-member Carifta team named

FOLLOWING the final trials held over the weekend at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, the Bahamas Associations of Athletic Association named a 54-member team to represent the Bahamas at the 2022 Carifta Games.

Concern at Treasure Cay’s ‘state of limbo’

A Treasure Cay resident yesterday voiced frustration at the seeming “state of limbo” involving the sale of its resort property, urging that its fate be rapidly resolved.

New group aims to support women

A NEW NGO focused on community outreach and empowerment commemorated its first Women’s History Month by celebrating each other, engaging in community outreach, and making a commitment to foster a culture of “women supporting women”.

National high school golf champions are crowned

After a rain delay on Friday, the Bahamas Golf Federation finally got a chance to complete its National High School Golf Championships yesterday at the BGF’s Driving Range.

DEREK SMITH: Climate change risks key board discussion

Continued attention is being paid to climate change. In 2020, billionaires such as Jeff Bezos announced the establishment of a $10m fund to combat climate change.

EDITORIAL: Workers in demand as furlough scheme ends

WHILE all eyes are on the Royal visit that began yesterday, there is one story that should not be drowned out in the fanfare.

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