Bahamas

Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Fathers can cook

Tony Williams and Dwain Wallace may not be masters of the kitchen, but they both cop to the ability to do a “little something” – and now have newfound kitchen confidence and appreciation after a one-off class with Master Chef Charles Missick, CEO of Simply Better Gourmet Institute had the men of the Good Mornin’ Dis Mornin’ show on Star 106 Hits don aprons to prepare a three-course meal in a show of appreciation for the radio show dads who are always up for a challenge, and as a way of saying thank you to the fathers.

People living and operating on crown land on Carmichael Rd. given 14 days to clear out

People who are unlawfully operating and living on a tract of cleared land in the Carmichael Road area were given 14 days to desist their violations before authorities move in and take action, Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe announced today.

“That’s 14 days from today. That’s the mission I gave the commodore,” Munroe said during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Munroe, along with officials from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Department of Immigration and others, toured the area this morning.

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ is silly – but I liked it

“Jurassic World Dominion” (Rated B)

Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum

Genre: Science-fiction/Action

Where to watch: In theaters

Dwight’s Rating:

How are these for epic summer blockbuster movie ideas:

“James Bond with Dinosaurs”.

“Mission: Impossible with Dinosaurs”.

“Indiana Jones with Dinosaurs”.

“Jaws with Dinosaurs”.

“Tomb Raider with Dinosaurs”.

Jones flirts with double-double as Sun wins

After seeing their four-game win streak snapped last Friday against the Chicago Sky, the Connecticut Sun scored a season-high 105 points in hopes of starting another winning streak on Wednesday. Bahamian Jonquel ‘JJ’ Jones dropped in 15 points to help her team take down the Atlanta Dream, 105-92, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Jones almost got a double-double as she was able to grab nine boards. Her 15 points came after she was held to a season-low seven points against the Sky despite grabbing a season-high 14 rebounds.

BBF announces junior boys and girls coaching staff

The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) recently announced its coaching staff for junior boys and girls teams representing The Bahamas this summer in international play.

The boys will be playing at the Centrobasket Under-15 (U15) Boys Championship in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, June 18-22, 2022. They will be playing at the Fernando ‘Rube’ Hernandez Coliseum.

RF Bank & Trust returns as  golf nationals’ title sponsor

Over 80 golfers are expected to compete at the Bahamas National Amateur Golf Championships next week.

Once again, RF Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Limited (RF) will be the title sponsor of the event, partnering with the Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF). The winners will go on to represent The Bahamas on national teams.

Spending on fuel up 30%, consumer prices up 3.4% 

Average consumer prices rose by 3.4 percent during the first quarter of 2022, according to the most recent data provided by The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB), and the country’s overall spend on fuel increased by more than 30 percent due to volatile global market activity.

Bahamas is more competitive with testing, health visa removal, says Baha Mar president

The removal of the COVID-19 testing requirement for vaccinated individuals entering The Bahamas and the discontinuation of the Bahamas travel health visa means savings in the cost of travel to this country and a more level playing field with competitive destinations in the region, Baha Mar President Graeme Davis told Guardian Business yesterday.

Davis said those savings will go a long way, as travelers decide which destination in the region they will spend their vacation time.