Vaccination uptake levels in Austria are among the worst in western Europe. Roughly 64% of Austria's population is fully vaccinated and those who are unjabbed are now banned from visiting cafes, restaurants and hairdressers. Fun Palast is hoping to increase vaccination rates, as well as client numbers which have dropped because of the pandemic, according to Mail Online. In exchange for a jab, visitors get a free 30-minute session in […]
At least two families have claimed that a portion of the land the Minnis administration allocated for its Prospect Ridge development for young professionals belongs to them, Minister of Transport and Housing JoBeth Coleby-Davis said. In recent weeks Coleby-Davis has criticized the project – announced months before the September 16 general election by former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis – which features multi-family lots for $50,000 and single-family lots for […]
It was a teary-eyed swan song for Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis, who yesterday asked members of the FNM to forgive him for any mistakes he has made, saying, “I am not perfect and I never will be.” “I will continue to serve in the House of Assembly as the member of Parliament for Killarney,” said Minnis at the FNM’s 50th anniversary church service. “I again thank the […]
Co-founders of the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby Todd Isaacs Jr. and Lucius Fox Jr. were unable to put on the popular event in January of this year due to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Well, it’s back! The duo announced yesterday at a press conference that the fourth edition of the event will be held on Saturday, December 18, but at a new venue – the Atlantis Resort on […]
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the pending launch of a new social network called Truth Social, whose stated goal is to push back against Big Tech, according to a press release purported to come from one of his companies. The Trump Media and Technology Group, which made the announcement, said the social network will begin a limited beta launch in November, with a wider rollout expected in the first quarter of […]
Halloween can be a touchy subject here in The Bahamas, but if you're sad about missing out on the fun this year, here are some suggestions for how you can still have a Safe, Fun & Memorable Halloween Host a neighborhood drive-by trick-or-treat or reverse trick-or-treat. If you have a yard and the weather allows, talk to your neighbors about scheduling a car parade on your block: Kids (with […]
After 34 years of preaching, Bishop Neil C. Ellis, 61, is stepping down from the office of senior pastor at Mount Tabor Church. Ellis’ retirement is scheduled for December 2022. While he is stepping down from the office, he won’t be retiring from ministry per se. “I am still sought after for conferences and special church events. I am stepping down from the top spot of the church, but I […]
Netflix is under mounting pressure today to remove Dave Chappelle’s latest special ‘The Closer’ from its streaming service after outcry from several public groups who claim the comedian made transphobic remarks. The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is one of several high-profile organizations asking Netflix to pull the special. “It is deeply disappointing that Netflix allowed Dave Chappelle’s lazy and hostile transphobia and homophobia to air on its platform,” NBJC executive director […]