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Four more die of COVID-19, bringing death toll to 665
FOUR more people have been added to the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, bringing the number to 665.
Caribbean Bottling yet to ‘dent’ 15-18% sales gap
Caribbean Bottling’s president yesterday said it has yet to “materially dent” the 15-18 percent gap with pre-COVID sales levels as he voiced doubts that the divide will close in 2022.
Bank fee moans? It’s your ‘own damn fault’
The Central Bank’s top inspector yesterday said he had little sympathy for those complaining about bank fees since it was their “own damn fault if they are too lazy to switch” to online banking.
Bahamas Humane Society is inundated with puppies and kittens
BAHAMAS Humane Society is appealing for donations and assistance after a number of unwanted animals were surrendered to the shelter in a matter of days.
BTC ‘shut down’ warning on mandatory vaccination
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) line staff union yesterday warned it will “shut the company down” if its parent continues to push a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
FAMILY’S DESPAIR AT BELLA’S DEATH: Police quiz couple after four-year-old dies from ‘injuries’
THE family of a four-year-old girl who died in hospital on Friday after being brought to the facility with injuries is struggling to accept the situation, with one relative sorrowfully telling The Tribune yesterday “we sent her to her death”.
‘Buddy’ scores 17 with 3 steals in loss to Pacers
Chavano “Buddy” Hield continues to have some of his best games of the season in head-to-head matchups with other Bahamian players.
Alvin Sargent still making his contribution to amateur boxing
AFTER devoting more than 50 years in the sport, International Boxing Association (AIBA) referee Alvin Sargent, right inset, is still making his contribution to amateur boxing.
FRONT PORCH – Climate Emergency: When a Cat 5 Strikes Nassau?
There is a deep ocean of rhetoric from countries producing the vast majority of carbon emissions heating our planet, with myriad pledges on reducing emissions, and promises cum pledges of funds for developing countries facing existential danger amidst rising sea levels, increasing inequality and natural disasters.
Assessment ordered of BPL operations
THE government has ordered a rapid assessment of Bahamas Power and Light’s operations in order to create a strategy for the way forward, according to Public Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears yesterday.
Hotels won’t rebound to pre-COVID employment
A top hotelier yesterday conceded it will “be very difficult” for existing Bahamian resorts to fully return to 100 percent of pre-COVID staffing levels due to the changed working environment.
House dispute erupts over controversial water plant
A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.
House dispute erupts over controversial water plant
A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.
College players make their debuts at the JuCo level
SEVERAL Bahamian collegiate basketball players made their season debuts with new programmes at the JuCo level in NJCAA basketball.
Bahamas to benefit from agriculture initiative
THE Bahamas will benefit from the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) – a major new initiative led by the United Arab Emirates and United States with the support of over 30 governments.
Townhouse’s helping hand for Harbour Island students
ROMALIA’S Townhouse donated 65 backpack school bags and 36 drawstring bags with assorted school supplies, nutritional snacks and toiletries to the Harbour Island All Age School last month.
FACE TO FACE: A tragic price paid for those who won’t take the vaccine
WHEN Erin Bethell-Jones assisted her grandmother, Janey with receiving her vaccine for protection against COVID-19, it was a proud moment. She wanted her to be safe in a pandemic and live as many healthy happy years as she could. However, last month Janey passed away from a non-COVID-related issue. What tore Erin up is that she felt her grandmother would still be alive if an ambulance was able to come for her.
Gov’t ‘reaching ceiling’ on debt
The Government may be reaching its debt limits given that such liabilities are now bigger than the economy, the Debt Advisory Committee’s head warned yesterday.
Pintard for FNM leader a no-brainer
THE September 16 general election was the most ho-hum since the formation of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in 1953. The low voter turnout attest to this fact.
VAT cut’s ‘modest’ jobs, growth effect
Cutting the VAT rate to 10 percent will cause “only slight improvement” in job creation and economic growth, a University of the Bahamas (UoB) study asserts, while advocating it still “be pursued’.
