Tag: Bahamas news

January 21, 2022

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CEO links pandemic lockdowns to increase in premium wine and spirits sales “The desire to get out and enjoy oneself ...

BACK TO CLASS SOON: Govt ‘hopeful’ of return to face-to-face learning by year’s end

Letters to the Editor: Hybrid learning is not good enough

January 21, 2022

Dear Editor, In regards to the schools opening at 50 percent hybrid learning — this is unacceptable. There’s absolutely no ...

CANNABIS PUSHBACK: Christian Council against govt’s marijuana plans; FNM calls for more details first

by Sloan Smith

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Fernander suggests legalization bid a “special interest movement” Opposition leader maintains no support for recreational marijuana NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas ...

British Colonial Hilton makes the call to temporarily lay-off staff

ICONIC LANDMARK SHUTS DOORS: British Colonial Hilton to close indefinitely on February 15

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Govt hopeful closure can be avoided or its impact lessened NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The British Colonial Hilton is set to ...

‘I SAW WHEN SHE COLLAPSED’: Woman visiting church shot dead after turning back for face mask

by Sloan Smith

Pastor describes victim as “the sweetest person in the world” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several members of Resurrection Power Kingdom Ministry on ...

DECIDING FOR THE YOUTH: Survey finds parents split on COVID vaccination for children

IN-PERSON LEARNING IS BACK: Students to return to school campuses as of Monday

Ministry of Education expects “full cooperation” from everyone involved NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational ...

PAHO calls for countries to prioritize rapid tests for those with COVID-19 symptoms

PAHO: As infections surge, testing should be expanded to alleviate pressure on hospitals; those without symptoms should quarantine and follow ...

Pap smears at all-time low

Pandemic exacerbates women skipping life-saving screenings NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Only 10 percent of women in The Bahamas received cervical screening ...

FUNDING INNOVATION: Bahamas Development Bank to offer series of grants starting with orange economy

Limited number of orange economy professionals will receive MacBook Pro courtesy of BDB NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Development Bank ...

SOMEWHERE ELSE… LIKE THE BAHAMAS: Pharrell and David Grutman to open new resort at Atlantis

“Another standout among Paradise Island’s many stellar offerings” Tourism minister says new resort reaffirms strength of Bahamas’ tourism product viability ...

FNM LEADER DEFENDS FORMER GOVT OVER FOOD TASK FORCE SPENDING

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?: Police launch search for reported plane crash, no debris found

AERIAL PHENOMENON: Resident’s footage captures flash of light not sure to be downed plane or rocket

by Sloan Smith

Police call off search for reported plane crash NASSAU, BAHAMAS — When Robert Meister heard reports of a possible plane ...

IMF recommends more “equitable” tax system for The Bahamas

FINANCIAL ADJUSTMENT: Bahamas headed for IMF programme ‘in next year or two’, says regional economist

Dukharan: Non-borrowed, usable reserves were -$404M USD in Nov 2021 and have been negative for more than a year NASSAU, ...

Maynard-Gibson elected as first chairwoman of the University of The Bahamas board of trustees

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The first woman to take Silk in The Bahamas, former Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs ...

REV media VP honored with international award