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Davis: We need more clarity on reopening

OPPOSITION leader Brave “Brave” Davis yesterday called Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ recent announcements on the re-opening of the country’s economy a “ball of confusion”, saying more clarity is needed on the country’s travel requirements for visi

We must work with the workers

Without worker participation, creating a “Plan for Re-entry into the Tourism Market” is wrong.

'Baffled' over failure to reform public pensions

The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive says he is “baffled” at the government’s failure to reform public sector pensions by making civil servants contribute towards their own retirement costs.Jeffrey Beckles, speaking on a webinar hosted by the Ch

Minister not disappointed at missing $500m 'dream'

The minister of works says he is “not at all disappointed” by his $151m capital works budget for 2020-2021 even though it falls well short of his previously-voiced desire for $500m.Desmond Bannister, speaking ahead of today’s Budget debate kick-off,

Tour operator fears on COVID protocols

Tour and excursion provider are voicing concerns over the cost and ease of execution associated with implementing portions of the tourism industry’s post-COVID-19 Readiness and Recovery Plan . Captain Mike Russell, owner of Chubasco Charters, told T

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FRONT PORCH: Seriously, where does this version of history come from?

Once again University of The Bahamas professor Dr Nicolette Bethel has me scratching my head wondering at her interpretation of our history and how confused our young students must be.

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PM: Weekend lockdowns will be lifted from June 13th

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Thursday that the weekend lockdowns due to COVID-19 will be lifted on June 13th – next weekend. However, the 9pm-5am curfew will continue, Monday to Sunday.

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'Revisions' sought to Grand Lucayan deal

A Cabinet minister yesterday said “it’s full steam ahead” on the Grand Lucayan’s redevelopment even though the ITM/Royal Caribbean joint venture is seeking “certain proposed revisions” to the deal. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviatio

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Auto industry re-opening 'matter of life and death'

Auto dealers say today’s full sector re-opening was increasingly becoming “a matter of life and death” with as much as “half the industry” in danger of folding had the Government not relaxed COVID-19 restrictions.Ben Albury, Bahamas Bus and Truck’s g

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Hurricane shelters expanded

MINISTER of Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said officials are increasing hurricane shelter capacity to ensure people in these facilities can maintain social distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. His comments came during a virtual press conference on Sunday, where stakeholders discussed the country’s readiness for the hurricane season, which began yesterday.

Let's keep it quiet

I’m looking forward to going to the beach, but I am NOT looking forward to ear splitting “music” when the Montagu Park and Club Waterloo reopen.

Airlines: We needed more re-open notice

The government should have given more than 24 hours’ notice of its decision to re-open “the lifeline for the Family Islands” so that the private sector could be better prepared, aviation operators said yesterday.Anthony K Hamilton, president of the B

Exuma Chamber chief: struggle to return 60%

Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce president has warned it will take time for economic activity to return to levels where it can support 60 percent of businesses that existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.Hailing the prime minister’s decision to allow full

Weekend closure costs retailers 40% of sales

Bahamian retailers are divided between the “desperate need” to generate more sales by opening at the weekend and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Herbert Marshall, general manager of Sell-All Electronics, told Tribune Business : “Opening up on wee

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New York City imposes 11pm curfew amid Floyd protests

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City imposed an 11 p.m. curfew Monday as the nation's biggest city tried to prevent another night of destruction amid protests over George Floyd's death.

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Kemp, Wilson named NCAA Div. II All-Americans

SHYRONE Kemp and Jahmaal Wilson were named NCAA Division II All-Americans by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their standout indoor seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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I was just trying to find answers, says Albury

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP James Albury said yesterday he believed his calling for an inquiry into the burial of 55 Hurricane Dorian victims over the weekend was blown out of proportion, saying he was just seeking to gain more answers about the matte

Retail optimism on Back to School VAT 'holiday'

Bahamian retailers yesterday voiced optimism that the government’s declaration of a two-week back-to-school VAT “holiday” will boost sales and spending by hard-pressed Bahamian consumers. John Cathopoulis, general manager of John’s Shoes Store, told

ART OF GRAPHIX: Creating magic in your images

In Photoshop there are various ways and reasons for making a selection. You may want to remove something from a background and replace it with something else. Some of the selection tools found in Adobe Photoshop are better suited for certain tasks th

Bahamas targets January 1 launch for overflight fees

The Bahamas is aiming to levy fees on aircraft flying through Bahamian airspace by January 1, 2021, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday, adding: “We think we’re close to a solution.”Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, said the gov