Resilience and reinvention

Whether you are on planet Earth or hovering far above it, it's hard to escape the allure of The Bahamas, whose deepest blue and turquoise waters surround islands and cays in an almost hypnotic embrace. Long before United States (US) astronaut Scott Kelly revealed his fascination with "the most beautiful place from space", the archipelago ...
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Different & unique

Kaché Knowles, through her brand "iisabahamianbey" (standard English translation - I am a Bahamian, boy) is unapologetically Bahamian, so she could not help but drop an independence collection as The Bahamas celebrates its 50th year. Knowles' different and unique independence line features, among shirts, a rash guard and tees, bucket hats and tumblers with designs that ...
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FOCOL sees year of 'partial recovery' with $21.4 million net income in 2022

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BISX-listed FOCOL Holdings Limited saw a net consolidated income of $21.4 million for its 2022 financial year which represented a nearly $5 million increase over its financial performance the year prior.  According to the petroleum products supplier's 2022 annual report, 2022 represented a year of "partial recovery' from the effects of the [...]

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Arrival

• Genre : Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
• Rating : T - 15yrs and Older

A linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications.

Climate change and your feet

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun's activity or large volcanic eruptions. Since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. .

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Moody's credit opinion a 'positive nod' to budget, says Edwards

Credit ratings company Moody's credit opinion on The Bahamas, released on Wednesday, is a "positive nod" to the government's 2023/2024 budget, Managing Consultant at Next Level Solutions Hubert Edwards said yesterday, explaining that Moody's is watching how the government controls debt and spending and borrows money.

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An objective review of the PM's budget presentation

Dear Editor, I write to objectively evaluate our prime minister's recent budget presentation to Parliament last week Wednesday, which demonstrated an articulated vision for our country's growth. His balanced approach to national and economic security, alongside an emphasis on personal safety and welfare, shows a nuanced understanding of our current national needs and future aspirations. ...
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Thompson slams budget as out of touch, lacking vision

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition finance spokesman and East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson yesterday asserted that the budget presented by prime minister Philip Davis "lacks vision" and is "out of touch" with the challenges of everyday Bahamians. Thompson expressed his disappointment during his contribution to the 2023/2024 budget debate, stating: "Unfortunately, this budget fails to [...]

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Recent bright spots for The Bahamas

Dear Editor, Informed observers have long understood the persistence of regressive tax policies to be one of our biggest development challenges since independence. In this regard, the two recent news events indicating a shift towards a tax regime focused on income and property, rather than consumption, were very encouraging developments. Of course, in my opinion, ...
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How to become an entrepreneur without quitting your day job, pt. 2

Here are the essentials of a summarized business plan:

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