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We owe Dr Sands a huge debt of thanks
Regardless of the COVID-19 related quagmire that led to his resignation, the former Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands deserves our appreciation for his historic, frank and passionate plea to make the nation’s wellness a serious and singularly important goal.
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: One new case of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there is one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
Fears as Bimini gets ready for lockdown
RESIDENTS of Bimini said while they have prepared “as best they could” for the two-week lockdown which begins today but fear provisions may not be enough for some households struggling to make ends meet. Pertrisa Saunders from Bailey Town, Bimini, s
THE PRESS BOX: In COVID-19 pandemic, ‘Thank god for game replays on YouTube’
AS we continue to get through the COVID-19 pandemic, and things slowly return to normalcy, pro sports continue to remain sidelined, leaving sports fans with nothing of substance to fill the sports void.
$1,000 fine or six months in jail for drug possession
A 39-year-old man was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine or face six months in prison for drug possession yesterday.He was among several men who appeared in Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Andrew Forbes for drug-related offences. Many of those charged
How to survive in COVID-19's storm
The entire Bahamian private sector is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more so than the mortar that binds the foundation of our economy - small businesses. For micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), it is more impor
Restaurant owners eye social distance strategy
Restaurant and bar owners are already plotting how their establishments can re-open in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety protocols despite some suffering revenue declines of up to 95 percent. Peter Maury, owner of the Green Parrot and Marga
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: One newly confirmed case of COVID-19
The Ministry of Heath reported on Wednesday that there is one newly confirmed case of COVID-19 in The Bahamas.
‘Totally devastating’: Water corp revenues shrink 61%
Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic have dealt a “completely devastating” blow to the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s cash flow with April revenues down 61 percent, its executive chairman revealed yesterday.
Pair charged after shooting incident
TWO Freeport men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with last week’s shooting incident.
The past, present and future of cash
Cash, in one form or another, has been around for millennia, being used as a means of payment and storing wealth. Throughout history large and small transactions have been carried out, using settlement methods that evolved in accordance with whatever
People are still living in hurricane shelters
WITH the COVID-19 pandemic impacting daily operations, Deputy Director of Social Services Kim Sawyer said yesterday officials are not certain when shelters for Hurricane Dorian’s victims will be completely deactivated. This includes the Bahamas Acad
Board delayed water contract for 14 months
A master plan to solve New Providence’s wastewater woes was delayed for 14 months after the then-Water & Sewerage Corporation Board sought a “sole-source award” of the contract, Tribune Business can reveal.
Strategies to thrive in our 'new normal'
I believe the greatest challenge lies in determining where we should focus the Bahamian economy so that it can thrive in the "new normal" that will emerge once the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. My concern is not only the negative impact on tourism, o
Lamar Watkins to join Mustangs in Putnam this fall
LAMAR Watkins will have the opportunity to further his athletic career with one of the top prep basketball programmes in America. Watkins will join the incoming class of the Putnam Science Academy Mustangs in Putnam, Connecticut, this fall. The for
Five newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
THE number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped by five to 89 yesterday, health officials said.
Bahamas downgrade hits cruise port costs
The Bahamas’ sovereign credit downgrade has increased the Nassau Cruise Port’s financing costs to a level “never” considered just 90 days ago, its top executive has revealed. Michael Maura, the cruise port operator/developer’s chief executive, told
Sydney Clarke: UAB ‘is the perfect fit for me’
As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, Sydney Clarke is hoping that she can pack her bags and head off to Birmingham, Alabama, in August to begin her freshman year at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) on a tennis scholarship.
PM: Pro athletes can now resume their training
DURING his national address on Sunday on the re-opening of the Bahamian economy, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis revealed that professional athletes will be allowed to resume their training yesterday.
