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Dames and Lightbourne sign letters of intent
JOSHUA Dames and Bradley Lightbourne became the latest Bahamian basketball talents to announce their intention to join programmes at the Junior College level.
GB: 82% of firms plan to re-open
Some 82 percent of closed Grand Bahama businesses surveyed by the island’s Chamber of Commerce expect to re-open, it has been confirmed, with just two firms saying they will go out of business.The COVID-19 survey of 127 companies found that 42 percen
The vicious cycle of lockdowns, downgrades and stimulus cost
In the second of a three-part series, Hubert Edwards analyses the challenges confronting The Bahamas as it seeks to secure sufficient funding to ride-out the COVID-19 storm.
Economic vision must go beyond restarting
Preliminary estimates by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicate there will be at least a 45 percent decline in international tourism this year because of COVID-19. This will have negative economic implications for
PM announces phase IB in reopening economy, six people allowed to disembark test kits plane
In his address to the nation on Sunday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that, effective Monday (May 4th), Phase 1B in the reopening of the economy will begin. This means:
One new case of COVID-19 diagnosed, takes total to 83
ONE more case of COVID-19 has been confirmed today, bringing the total in The Bahamas to 83.
Rand Memorial renovation work proceeding at 'record pace'
RENOVATION work at the Rand Memorial Hospital is proceeding at a “record pace”, with the cost estimated “well into the millions”, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said on Friday.
Ansbacher adds $1bn by buying departing bank
A Bahamian-owned institution yesterday rescued several financial services jobs by acquiring a $1bn asset portfolio from its departing Swiss-headquartered owner.Julius Baer, which earlier this year dealt a significant blow to the Bahamian financial in
The vicious cycle of lockdown, downgrades and stimulus cost
In the first of a three-part series, Hubert Edwards examines the dilemmas policymakers will confront as they seek to restart their economies with COVID-19 still lurking.
US funding cut to WHO may cause problems
THE United States’ decision to withdraw funding from the World Health Organization will have a potential impact locally, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump announced a halt to WHO funding, ac
Melinda keeps helping residents in Abaco
DESPITE having lost everything to Hurricane Dorian in early September, Abaco resident Melinda Pinder has never backed down when it comes to helping those in need within her community. The mother-of-two, who is no stranger to charity work, had been a
Bahamas ranks 60th on UN preparedness list
THE Bahamas ranks 60th in the world in preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the United Nations Development Programme. The UNDP has explored countries’ readiness in terms of overall human development, inequality, doctors per 10,000 pe
Retailer's 'hard call' over Mall departure
A Bahamian retailer yesterday said it had made “the hard call” to end its 30-year presence at the Mall at Marathon after being placed “in an impossible position” by its landlord during lease renewal talks. Egan Kemp, president of Eunison Company, th
Airbnb: Vacation rental bookings remain strong
Airbnb will in May launch an initiative designed to give hosts educational information and two options for providing guests with accommodation according to improved health and cleaning measures. The vacation rental platform said these standards were
Sands leads drive for blood donors
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands was among scores of people who donated blood yesterday at Princess Margaret Hospital’s National Blood Drive. The event, held at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, was expected to draw about 100 people. Dr Sands s
Day three with no new cases
DESPITE increased testing for COVID-19, the country has not recorded new cases of the disease for three days in a row.
Bridging digital divide in world's new reality
In an address to the nation on COVID-19, the Prime Minister said: “Innovation and trying new things are an essential part of what we must do at this time.” This statement was followed by Dr Hubert Minnis encouraging Bahamians to continue creating mor
Low testosterone
Andropause, or male menopause, is a real health condition that thousands of Bahamian men, like their counterparts worldwide, often suffer unknowingly.
FACE TO FACE: Rhonda’s standing tall on the shoulders of a woman who pointed the way
While schools throughout the country have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown by moving their classes online, one school has found that years of providing an online learning experience for its students is paying off.
