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Crisis point for Grand Bahama over COVID hospitalisations

COVID-related hospitalisations are at a “crisis” on Grand Bahama, according to Dr Frank Bartlett, head of the island’s COVID-19 taskforce who reported that there are some challenges with space and staff shortage at Rand Memorial Hospital.

BTVI sees significant increase in enrolment

THERE has been a significant increase in student enrolment at Bahamas Technical and Vocational Training Institute, which is soon expected to reach 7,000 students.

Hilton closure shows city ‘not functioning’

The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) co-chair yesterday said the British Colonial’s closure shows the destination “is not functioning”, and added: “You never see a Hilton shut in a city”.

Construction projects will open 500 jobs

DR Robert Robertson, president of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, revealed that some 500 certified Bahamians are needed this summer for significant construction projects in the Family Islands.

Bahamian entry changes ‘more alarming’ than CDC

Bahamian tourism operators yesterday shrugged off the latest downgrade by US health authorities, arguing that constant changes in this nation’s COVID protocols are “more alarming” to visitors.

Hilton’s ‘indefinite’ close threatens up to 130 jobs

The “fragility” of tourism’s post-COVID rebound was yesterday underscored by the British Colonial Hilton’s decision to “indefinitely” close from February 15, 2022, and terminate up to 130 staff.

Police hunting for missing men

GRAND Bahama Police are searching for two missing men and are asking for the assistance of the public.

Parties united against GBPC rate rise

DESPITE regulatory approval for a rate increase in the cost of electricity in Grand Bahama, the government and the official opposition do not believe it is a good time as the island’s economy is still struggling to recover.

PETER YOUNG: A hat-trick of howlers has taken the shine off of Great Britain

British people have always been avid travellers. Waves of migration from the days of colonial expansion during the early 19th century have been followed in modern times by large numbers choosing to live overseas, sometimes in the pursuit of economic opportunity, while nowadays the younger generation tends to be more mobile in an increasingly integrated world.

‘Caribbean’s Singapore’: $15bn GDP target urged

The Bahamas was yesterday urged to target a 50 percent GDP increase to $15bn, a governance reformer arguing: “There’s no reason we can’t be the Singapore of the Caribbean.”

Terrence Jones off to record-breaking start

Grand Bahamian Terrence Jones got off to a scorching, record-breaking start in his indoor debut for the Texas Tech Red Raiders to highlight a weekend filled with a number of Bahamians competing for their respective colleges and universities in various meets around the United States of America.

FNM leader calls for end to terminations after a new govt elected

OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard said the "vicious cycle" of terminating Bahamians whenever a new political administration is elected to office must stop.

Five arrests over drugs in separate incidents

DRUG arrests were made in Grand Bahama and Abaco in separate incidents this week that resulted in the arrests of five men.

Omicron ‘pushes back’ pre-COVID for tourism

Tourism’s hoped-for return to 2019 business volumes this year has been “pushed back” several months by Omicron with Internet searches for The Bahamas now “half” of pre-COVID levels.

Price? All we want is to see Lucayan sold

GRAND Bahama Chamber of Commerce president Greg Laroda believes that getting the Grand Lucayan resort sold is more important to Grand Bahamians than the proposed price tag of $150m.

Man waved cutlass

A MAN was ordered to attend counselling after he was charged yesterday with unlawfully carrying arms and brandishing a weapon.

More than 100 nominees for local government in GB

OVER 100 candidates have nominated for local government positions in the four districts on Grand Bahama. The local government election is January 27.

‘Scared to death’: Marina call for 5-day test return

The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday urged the Government to revert back to a five-day COVID testing window as moving to three days has “scared everybody to death”.

Tennis ace Justin Roberts earns Battle of Boca title

After taking almost a year off to recuperate from a hamstring injury, top-ranked Bahamian tennis player Justin Roberts returned to the international scene in grand style, winning the Battle of Boca Men’s Open Championships.

Lavern Eve wins Macedonia Baptist Church Family Fun Walk Race

RETIRED Bahamian sporting icon Lavern Eve, back home for the holidays, displayed her keen sportsmanship by winning the ladies’ division of the Macedonia Baptist Church Men’s Family Fun Walk Race on Saturday.

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