NOW REFINE IT: OAS commends election but notes limited progress on past recommendations

Campaign finance reform and women’s participation highlighted as areas to be addressed OAS report: Challenges were created by unexpected snap election NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While commending The Bahamas and the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) for its efforts to hold a safe and effective electoral process during a global pandemic, the Organization of American States (OAS) […]

NO TIME TO POINT FINGERS: Finance expert urges govt not to blame Minnis admin for Moody’s downgrade

Bowe: Don’t read too much into timing of downgrade “Right now, it’s about getting on with the business of governance” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A top banker has urged the Davis administration not to overreact or cast blame on the former administration over Moody’s decision to push this nation’s creditworthiness further into junk status, but to […]

CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS: AML Foods sales down from last year but still better than pre-pandemic

“Management continues to focus on inventory availability and improving assortment across all stores” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — AML Foods reported $42.9 million in sales for its first quarter, with net profit $0.9 million for the period. The BISX-listed food retail and franchise group, in the first quarter results for the period ending July 31, noted that […]

Dynamic Health makes case for Bahamas to adopt Abbot’s Panbio COVID test

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On the heels of the Ministry of Health’s announcement this past week confirming the presence of the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19 in The Bahamas, one local healthcare organization is touting Abbott’s Panbio as the testing solution for the country. According to the Ministry of Health, the National Reference Laboratory submitted […]

BE CAREFUL: Former PM Christie says low voter turnout marks new type of demonstration

Christie: Davis’ survival rests on understanding historic voting trends NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Perry Christie warned that historically low voter levels mark a “very, very major new development” and signal a new type of demonstration in the country. Official results from the 2021 General Election have not yet been released by the Parliamentary […]

FURTHER INTO ‘JUNK’: Moody’s downgrades The Bahamas’ ratings to Ba3, negative outlook

Moody’s projects return to pre-COVID tourism levels “only by 2024 at the earliest” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fresh on the heels of Thursday’s general elections, global credit rating agency Moody’s slashed this nation’s creditworthiness yesterday. The country’s sovereign ratings have been downgraded to ‘Ba3’ from ‘Ba2’, highlighting the daunting economic and fiscal realities facing the nation […]

MAKING HISTORY: Seven women candidates secure House of Assembly seats in Davis administration

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A record number of seven women candidates won House of Assembly seats in the 2021 General Election on Thursday, with incumbent Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin yielding nearly 75 percent in her constituency.  The official tally of votes remained inconclusive up to press time yesterday, with results expected to be completed by last night. […]

Man dies in Intl. Bazaar shooting

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — A man is dead following a fight at a bar in the International Bazaar that left two other men seriously injured last night. The Police Control Room received a report of a shooting incident at a bar situated in the International Bazaar shortly after 11pm, according to a statement. “Officers’ responded […]

Cleveland Clinic lays out what Bahamians need to know about delta and other coronavirus mutations

With the delta variant (from India) and gamma variant (from Brazil) confirmed, are there other variants of the virus on the rise in The Bahamas? NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On September 9, the Ministry of Health confirmed that the highly transmissible COVID-19 delta variant, followed by the alpha and gamma variants, were the predominant coronavirus variants […]

Carnival Pride makes line’s first call to Freeport since resuming service

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s highly anticipated return to guest operations, Carnival Pride arrived in Freeport, Bahamas, yesterday. It was the first time a Carnival ship has returned with guests since March 2020. Carnival Pride’s seven-day Bahamas cruise departed from Baltimore on September 12, with additional stops in Nassau and […]

Scotiabank Bahamas awarded “Best Consumer Digital Bank 2021”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Scotiabank Bahamas has been named the “Best Consumer Digital Bank 2021” by Global Finance (New York), which regularly selects the top performers among banks and financial services and is a trusted standard of excellence for the global financial community. In commenting on the award, Roger Archer, managing director, Scotiabank Bahamas, said: “We […]