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Pharmachem Closure Is Another Blow For GB Residents
Pharmachem Closure Is Another Blow For GB Residents
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Leader of the Free National Movement Michael Pintard weighing in on the closure of PharmaChem Technologies calling it another blow for residents of Grand Bahama.
Davis: PharmaChem loss a blow to GB - but we tried to intervene
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said the government was unsuccessful in intervening to prevent the closure of PharmaChem Technologies and the loss of more than 100 employees, which he called a "blow" to Grand Bahama's economy.
BIDEN DELIVERS CRIPPLING BLOW: New President unveils quarantine rule which will devastate tourism
BIDEN DELIVERS CRIPPLING BLOW: New President unveils quarantine rule which will devastate tourism
UNITED States President Joe Biden yesterday signed an executive order requiring travellers to quarantine on arrival to the US, potentially dealing what Tourism Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar says could be a devastating blow to the Bahamian economy...
Cheetahs blow away Truckers 67-42
Cheetahs blow away Truckers 67-42
PLAY ACTION: THE defending New Providence Women's Basketball Association champions still have the momentum they established last year as they dominated another opponent in their latest outing. Tuesday night, the Four J's Cheetahs blew away the Johnson's Lady Truckers 67-42 in NPWBA action at DW Davis Gym to remain undefeated on the young season.
COVID BLOW: Near $190 million comprehensive loss for NIB in 2020
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National Insurance Board reported a total comprehensive loss of nearly $190 million in 2020 according to a report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. The 2020 annual report, presented by Immigration and National Insurance Minister Alfred Sears, underscored the significant influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fund. In 2020, unemployment [...]
President's death a 'blow'
President's death a 'blow'
Reverend Dr. Michael C. Symonette described the death of Rev. Dr. Lloyd C. Smith, the late president of the Bahamas Missionary & Educational Convention, as a "blow", and called for continued prayers for his wife, Minister Linda Smith, his family, and the Baptist community.
A blow for transparency, but culture shift may be far off
The announcement by the attorney general on Sunday of the appointments of an information commissioner and a deputy commissioner, and the opening of the Freedom of Information office – though not yet to the public – were important steps in a long quest for more open and accountable government.
Watson: MPs' decision to run again a blow to the FNM
Watson: MPs' decision to run again a blow to the FNM
Former Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson said the decisions of Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins, Central Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant and North Eleuthera MP Theo Neilly to not seek renomination from the Free National Movement (FNM) in the next general election are a blow to the organization, but Watson said it is now time for the party to "get on the same page" and rebound.
Komolafe: Downgrade to junk status would have been major blow
Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited Emmanuel Komolafe said the recent downgrade of The Bahamas' sovereign rating from Baa2 to Baa3 by Moody's is unfortunate but not unexpected by many within the private sector.
SCB and Gibraltar trade blows on 'coaching' allegation
An ongoing spat between the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) and Gibraltar Global Securities has reached a fevered pitch.
Faced with accusations that it was "coached" by a Canadian regulator, SCB has fired back, saying it's prepared to address the matter in the courts.