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The unlikely journey of gold
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EXCLUDING perhaps the collision of two neutron stars, supernovae are the most dramatic events in the universe’s vast menu of wonders; a cosmic fireworks show that occurs when stars reach the end of their lives by exploding. Such bursts last less than two minutes and can outshine entire galaxies, generating more energy than the sun will do during its entire lifetime.
Police probe man’s suspected drowning
A BODY was found submerged in waters under a pier off Victoria Avenue yesterday morning.
Body found ‘drowned’ in Potter’s Cay
POLICE are investigating the suspected drowning death of a man whose body was fished out of waters at Potter’s Cay yesterday.
Commodore: We’re more ready than ever for hurricane season
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force, having received a quantity of new equipment, is prepared more than ever before to take on the hurricane season, according to Commodore Raymond King.
FACE TO FACE: We must protect the hard-won rights generations fought for
I came across a video on the Labour Day Holiday of a march in which Sir Randol Fawkes participated. It was good to see him especially as this was on the holiday now celebrated in his honour.
Edna Forbes dies at 60
SHE quietly went about doing her duties as a coach following her playing days as a versatile softball, basketball and volleyball player and first female president of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association.
‘Makes no sense’: Realtors challenge tax crackdown plan
Prominent realtors yesterday warned that the government’s plan to target delinquent commercial property owners by seizing their tenants’ rent “makes no absolutely no sense”.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Positive steps taken towards the legalisation of medicinal marijuana
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel recently announced that marijuana legislation, once approved by Cabinet, will be introduced to Parliament before the end of the budget year.
Body discovered on Blue Hill soccer field
A MAN’S body was found at the Blue Hill soccer field yesterday.
Near ‘border line’ over govt debt write-down
The government was yesterday urged to “tread very cautiously” because banks and other institutions are at “the border line” of incurring credit losses on their holdings of its bond debt.
59-year-old man dies from COVID-19
ANOTHER COVID-19 death has been recorded, according to the Ministry of Health yesterday.
COVID death toll increases by 10
TEN new COVID-19 deaths were reported over the weekend, taking the number of virus-related fatalities to 209.
THE RETURN OF VALUE STOCKS
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SEASONED stock market investors tend to divide shares in two main categories: Momentum and Value. The latter fits into the traditional philosophy of trading by acquiring stocks that are cheap but nevertheless have the potential to outperform more glamorous (and pricier) ones - something akin to bargain hunting. (Interestingly, data analysis shows that historically cheap stocks tend to perform better than pricier ones in the long run.)
PETER YOUNG: Raise a glass to Prince Philip - he wouldn’t like all the fuss but he surely deserves it
WHEN Prince Charles spoke publicly for the first time following the news on Friday of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh he said how amazed his father would have been by the reaction of so many to his passing, both in Britain itself and around the world – not least in the Commonwealth – and that he would have been surprised and touched by the depth of feeling and sorrow expressed by millions.
‘Vaccine benefits far outweigh any risks’
INFECTIOUS disease expert Dr Nikkiah Forbes said the benefits of taking the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine still far outweighs the risks associated with the jab.
CDC issues cruise guidelines to resume sailings
The Centres for Disease Control in the US has issued new technical guidance for cruise lines looking to resume sailing in 2021.
Water Corp’s main supplier debt near $20m by March 1
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s debts to its main supplier rose by 17 percent over the two months to end-February 2021 to reach almost $20m, it was revealed last night.
‘Walk and chew gum’ on COVID-19 vaccine
Tourism operators yesterday had a mixed reaction to giving industry workers priority for COVID-19 vaccinations, with some agreeing as others urged caution.
Clusters fuelled infections spike
NEARLY 30 percent of new positive COVID-19 cases recorded in New Providence and Grand Bahama during the past two weeks were identified as clusters – some of which were connected to the workplace and large social gatherings, health officials revealed.
Entertainment rivals ask: What about us?
Entertainment businesses yesterday voiced relief they can finally begin “the long road” to rebounding from COVID-19’s multi-million dollar losses even though several have yet to reach the starting line.