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DELAYED: Majority of striking airport staff fail to report for work despite ‘illegal’ court ruling

AN estimated 80 percent of airport workers in New Providence who engaged in a lightning strike on Monday did not return to work yesterday, despite a recent court ruling ordering them to report for duty.

Fuel bills set to soar

Bahamians must brace for “a very expensive summer”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive warned yesterday, as global oil prices surged to $80 per barrel.

Worst case would be 400 infected: Sands predicts scenario if virus breaks out here

HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands predicted a possible worst-case scenario of 400 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in The Bahamas, but stressed if the disease spreads here most people will not need hospital admission.

Freeport hotel braces for 'worst xmas ever'

A major Freeport hotel is on track for its “worst Christmas ever” despite enjoying a strong fall, with occupancy rates set to plunge from “the high 80s” to around 30-40 percent.Magnus Alnebeck, Pelican Bay’s general manager, yesterday told Tribune Bu

Court expresses ‘highest condemnation’ of Govt

The Supreme Court was yesterday said to have “expressed the highest possible condemnation” of the Government and Bahamas Customs’ conduct during a six-year legal battle with a prominent Freeport retail/wholesale business.

$100m Cable offer oversubscribed on its launch day

Cable Bahamas’s $100 million preference share issue was oversubscribed on its first day, but Bahamian institutional investors were yesterday urged to continue buying in as the company will “take what it can get”.

Questions linger over obesity ties to colon cancer

Next time someone asks you to go for a walk or get up and dance, jump at the chance. The simple act of moving may take you steps closer to avoiding cancers associated with sedentary lifestyles and obesity.

Delroy making a name for himself with the Knights

SINCE joining the Niagara College Knights men’s basketball team, Delroy Grandison has been making a name for himself.

Governor General is released from hospital

GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith has been released from Doctors Hospital and is now “resting comfortably” at home, according to a statement from his office.

Police allegedly find a gun and ammo in house of man waiting trial for murder of Corporal Fox

A MAN awaiting trial for allegedly trying to murder a police officer was denied bail yesterday after a gun and a large quantity of ammunition was allegedly found in his home.

All packed close in on Bahamasair

The following was sent to my iPhone today that I thought might interest your readers. The letter writer said:

Don't talk about crime – you will never win

If I held either the position of Minister for National Security or Commissioner of Police I would be exceptionally careful when and if I made public comments on crime…you never win.

Madness incorporated

Why at this time of our economic development, except to assist and do what the clearing banks are supposed to do, do we want to implement a Credit Bureau? Note it was the political guro of the DNA, Johnny Rodgers who proposed this.

Superstar spectacular for Sir Sidney Poitier

SUPERSTAR singer and actress Jennifer Hudson wowed the crowd at Atlantis at the weekend at a star-studded gala in honour of Sir Sidney Poitier.

Tourism demand up over 50% in vital US markets

The Bahamas’ key visitor source markets are “all up double digits” on tourism demand, it was revealed yesterday, with New York and Florida ahead by 56 percent and 40 percent respectively.

Bahamians sceptical on VAT revenue use

Many Bahamians are sceptical the Government will keep its promise to use Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue to reduce the country’s deficit and $6 billion-plus national debt, according to a study conducted by College of The Bahamas (COB) students.

Waltiea Rolle posting major numbers

WALTIEA Rolle is back on the pro circuit in Bulgaria and posting major numbers for her Haskovo 2012 club.

Jonquel returns

After she opted out of the 2020 WNBA season, Jonquel Jones made her official return to the basketball court this week in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League.

Jonquel Jones leads BIH to FIBA World Cup qualification

JONQUEL Jones was a one-woman wrecking crew en route to leading her Bosnia and Herzegovina programme to a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 qualification.

Bahamians look to have strong sophomore seasons on court

BAHAMIAN players at the junior college level are looking to have strong sophomore seasons and position themselves for an opportunity to eventually transfer to an NCAA programme.

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