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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commonwealth Brewery (CBL) saw its revenue decrease by 15 percent during the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BISX-listed brewer, in its first-quarter results for the three months ended March 31, noted the decrease was expected as it was a direct result of the pandemic...

Police urge public to be courageous and report criminal activity NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 25-year-old man was shot and killed around 10am yesterday morning just steps away from his Polhemus Street home off Nassau Street. Police said officers responded to reports of gunshots heard in the area and found the body of a man in a grey Honda Civic parked...

Relative: He wasn’t homeless; police shot him in his home Community members say incident stemmed from an accident and could have been avoided  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Relatives of Kirkland Wilson, the 55-year-old man who was gunned down by police on Saturday after a reported exchange of gunfire with officers, are still trying to put together the pieces of what unfolded...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After three weeks, the lockdown measures on Central and North Andros and Cat Island are now lifted and the islands placed on respective curfews, announced the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday. The two islands were placed under a lockdown on May 24 to mitigate spread of COVID-19 in those communities, as case numbers began to increase....

“Every prime minister is always targeted; the leaders are always targeted, but I remain focused” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday defended the government's Access to Affordable Homes program for young professionals following criticisms levied by his former deputy prime minister and minister of finance last week. Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Finance...

“The Bahamas is in the midst of the worst crisis in its history” Dukharan commends 2021/2022 fiscal budget but suggests debt reprofiling  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Despite global technological advances and industrial developments over the past three decades, Bahamians have only seen $503 more per person in annual income, according to a regional economist. Marla Dukharan, a Caribbean economist and formerly...

“We need to give real meaning to the Ministry of Culture and stop thinking that only is our culture” Ferguson: Professional Bahamian entertainers have made recommendations to govt but received no response NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has not quite realized the value of the orange economy despite the relatively large pool of skilled artists and artisans, according to noted...

“Over the years, we have had a significant reduction in our production capacity” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s policy interventions to promote Bahamian agriculture can "move the needle" in the industry, according to Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard, who noted that some projects have been revived as a result. Michael Pintard. Pintard, during an address at the Cat...

“The national energy bill could be reduced around 11 percent if we met our renewable energy targets” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas could reduce its oil imports by nearly 20 percent if it meets its renewable energy targets, according to a regional economist, who noted that oil imports are a drain on the country’s foreign reserves. Marla Dukharan, while addressing...

TDC chief says Safe Travel Stamp to function like Better Business Bureau NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) plans to create a first-ever registry of all tourism-related businesses in the country, in an initiative expected to begin later this year or early next year, according to its Chief Executive Janet Johnson. Johnson, while addressing the recent Cat Island...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and killed by police today after he reportedly assaulted an elderly woman at the Farmer’s Market on Blue Hill Road, South, in the Sunshine Park area. Police said the man also produced a shotgun and shot a man who was part of a group of people who responded to the assault, and then...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a vaccination day where he said individuals who have been inoculated from the coronavirus will be able to engage in certain activities currently prohibited. According to the prime minister, some of these benefits on the day will include vaccination parties, happy hours at restaurants and bars, an adjusted curfew, among...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Haitian woman and a boy died yesterday following a vessel capsizing in waters off Grand Bahama, according to police. Authorities rescued six more Haitian nationals who were clinging to the vessel which was around seven miles off Memory Rock. The survivors were transported to land and treated for their injuries. The police and Department of Immigration...

Turnquest: Religion or lack thereof is inconsequential and should not have been raised in Parliament NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of Finance and East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest attempted to defend Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson yesterday over comments made by House Speaker Halson Moultrie earlier this week about his religious belief. On Monday, during the evening sitting of Parliament,...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s purchase and the continued rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across The Bahamas has received a financial shot in the arm from CIBC FirstCaribbean. Besides purchasing power and vaccine distribution, the $100,000 donation will also strengthen the Ministry of Health’s ability to inform the public about the importance of vaccines, the coronavirus, and how everyone can support...

Alleged murder suspects of GHS student Kenn Paul granted bail NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The family of the 16-year-old survivor of a fatal Government High School stabbing incident in May are fearful the alleged assailants could seek to finish the job due to their release from Simpson Penn for Boys on bail. Yesterday, the victim's sister said the family received a...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A former Cabinet minister yesterday described the Access to Affordable Homes (Amendment) Bill, 2021 as “inherently discriminatory,” arguing that it goes against the principle of fairness and equal treatment under the law. “I get the laudable intent but in my mind, this Bill goes against the principle of fairness and equal treatment under the law and invites...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A row erupted in Parliament after Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine accused the Minnis administration of terminating over 2,500 employees as Minister of the Public Service and the National Insurance Board Brensil Rolle insisted “that is totally untrue”. Rolle said McAlpine appeared to be “carrying the bucket, I believe, for the PLP”, an assertion McAlpine took exception to....