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Indian families tell of nation’s virus struggle
WITH India confirming more than 300,000 cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, the Indian community here in The Bahamas says it has been affected by the loss of loved ones in that country.
WORLD VIEW: Less outrage at U.S. caution on travel - more action to open economies
IN Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados there is outrage in some quarters that the US Embassy, accredited to these countries, has listed them as “Level 4 – very high” for risk of infection with the coronavirus. Under this categorisation, the US Embassy cautions their citizens and residents not to travel to these countries.
D’Aguilar: Follow the rules as we face the third wave
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar made a plea to businesses yesterday, urging them to follow COVID-19 restrictions and prevent large gatherings amid the country’s third wave of the virus.
‘I don’t want my guests to leave with COVID dessert’
THE restaurant owner whose staff note sparked the debate over “mandatory” vaccines has sought to further justify his stance, saying: “I don’t want guests to come for sushi and leave with a COVID dessert.”
‘Desperate times’ in South Bimini over BPL power cut
IRATE South Bimini homeowners yesterday slammed Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) as “a joke” after suffering widespread energy outages for four days, adding: “Desperate times call for desperate measures.”
Munnings and Oliveirense even quarterfinals series
TRAVIS Munnings and his UD Oliveirense club evened their Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB) quarterfinals series in thrilling fashion.
Ayton posts double double in loss to Nets
DEANDRE Ayton delivered another efficient performance for the Phoenix Suns but they fell short of sweeping the top three teams in the Eastern Conference on their recent road trip.
$21m first phase of Rand Memorial Hospital redevelopment officially recommissioned
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Minister of Health Renward Wells were in Grand Bahama on Friday for the official recommissioning of the $21m-first phase redevelopment of the Rand Memorial Hospital.
Vaccination move is shot in the arm
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said he thinks allowing fully vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test will make the country a more attractive destination for visitors.
Kai Jones signs with Klutch Sports ahead of NBA Draft
Kai Jones has signed with Klutch Sports Group ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft.
STATESIDE: George got a rare justice in a system which needs change
Derek Chauvin was convicted late Tuesday afternoon by a Minneapolis jury on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. You might have heard about it.
Hotel union uneasy about U.S. upgrade to travel warning
THE hotel union “is on edge” over the US State Department’s decision to upgrade its travel advisory to level four, warning Americans not to enter The Bahamas.
‘Game changer’ offsets new US travel warning
Tourism chiefs yesterday hailed the government’s plans to ease COVID testing for fully vaccinated visitors as a “game changer” that will “offset” the latest US warning against travel to The Bahamas.
‘Catastrophic’ if latest COVID wave runs free
The hotel union’s president yesterday warned it would be “catastrophic” for Bahamian tourism and the wider economy if the country fails to control the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
Golfer Riley and Rattlers win Conference Tournament
CAMERON Riley and his Florida A&M Rattlers men’s golf programme concluded their regular season with a conference championship, another addition to their season of milestones.
Munnings and team look to claim 3rd straight title
TRAVIS Munnings and his UD Oliveirense head into Portugal’s Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB) playoffs as the No.5 seed as they look to claim a third consecutive title.
Minister blames Easter festivities for third wave
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells has said the spike in COVID-19 cases that helped to launch the country into a third wave can be attributed to Easter holiday festivities.
Tourism chief’s warning: ‘Don’t throw it all away’
Tourism industry chiefs yesterday warned The Bahamas “must reverse the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the shortest possible time” after the country was downgraded by US health authorities.
$10m Capo damages facing substantial cut
A $9.67m damages award made against the Bimini Bay resort’s original developer for demolishing a tenant’s business faces a substantial cut following yesterday’s Privy Council ruling.
Lockdowns ‘not an option’ to halt COVID-19 surge
The Marina Association of The Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday said reimposing lockdowns to control the latest spike in COVID-19 cases is “not an option” for the tourism industry and wider economy.