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COVID-19 figures pass 5,000 over the weekend
OFFICIAL COVID-19 figures surged to 5,163 over the holiday weekend, with New Providence leading the way with some 3,937 cases.
68 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there were 68 new cases of COVID-19 and 91 additional recovered cases.
91 new COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 106 on Friday
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 91 new cases of COVID-19 and three confirmed deaths on Friday.
Entrepreneur thriving in the pandemic
Grand Bahamian Mychal Connolly is an awarding winning entrepreneur in the US who has launched several successful businesses by “thinking outside the box”.
‘Sorry - $20 vouchers were a mistake’
NATIONAL Food Distribution Task Force chairperson Susan Larson said miscommunication caused 1,500 food assistance recipients in parts of New Providence to get under-valued vouchers this week.
$7,000 theft conviction is quashed
THE Court of Appeal recently quashed the conviction of a man who was accused of stealing over $7,000 from his employer.
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.
Small Business Centre targets new initiatives
The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) yesterday said it had secured $52.7m worth of financing for entrepreneurs during its first two years as it seeks to expand initiatives targeting the sector.
Activists not reassured by oil explorer's pledge
Environmental activists yesterday said they were "even more concerned" despite Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) assurance it has sufficient insurance to cover all costs associated with an oil spill.
Population density is the problem
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ revelation to the country that one out of 100 Nassuvians has been infected with COVID-19 is evidence that the current restrictive measures have failed miserably to curb the spread of the deadly virus, which has claimed the lives of 96 Bahamians.
Pair are making it big in Japan
The Japanese B-League tipped off its season opener last weekend and a pair of Bahamian national team players saw their respective teams get off to perfect starts.
Bank of The Bahamas hit by Central Bank’s 3-year bar
Bank of The Bahamas’ top executive admitted its risk management had been poor as he revealed the Central Bank has blocked it from taking on new business borrowers for three-plus years.
Oil explorer: We’ve got tourism, fishing covered
A Bahamas-based oil explorer yesterday reassured that the insurance coverage for its first well will cover any tourism or fisheries losses “in the highly unlikely event” of any spill or environmental impact.
97 new cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that there were 97 new cases of COVID-19, one non-COVID-19 related death and 84 people confirmed as having recovered.
Evan Sweeting boosts his stock ahead of collegiate baseball recruitment
EVAN Sweeting has delivered a series of impressive performances to boost his stock ahead of his collegiate baseball recruitment.
Goodman's Bay project eyeing 100 extra hires
A $120m development at Goodman's Bay expects to hire up to 100 additional workers next year despite COVID-19 causing a three-month delay to its construction schedule.
Gov't releasing $45m for extended COVID support
The deputy prime minister last night confirmed the Government will allocate $45m to the continuation of its COVID-19 support initiatives after the move was approved by the Minnis Cabinet.
Nassau's COVID rate is cruise line concern
Nassau Cruise Port's top executive has conceded that New Providence's high COVID-19 infection rate is "a material concern" but believes it has established protocols to mitigate any health risks.
Tour boat operators: No oil drilling worries
Tour boat charter operators yesterday said they have “no concerns” about oil exploration in Bahamian waters impacting the tourism industry provided regulators ensure the strictest safety protocols.
Andrew puts dent in obesity
LIKE many teens and kids who were under stay at home orders since March due to the pandemic, 14-year-old Andrew Woodside Jr found himself overindulging on fast food and rarely getting involved in any physical activity.
