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Spit process offers testing revolution
AN ultra-rapid COVID gargle test, which eliminates the need for swabbing and lab processing, could be introduced to the public in a month’s time, according to a local medical and surgical equipment supplier.
Minister backs commissioner claims COVID had no impact on crime levels
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the efforts of police officers for their contributions in helping to reduce overall crime, telling critics there is no data to suggest the COVID-19 regulations had an impact on offences.
NEMA evacuates 3,500
MORE than 3,000 people have been evacuated to New Providence in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.
INSIGHT: A mistake that Dr Minnis can’t afford to repeat
IT was only nine months ago that COVID-19 was still a new phenomenon we were watching from afar.
Bahamas Bowl set to feature high-scoring teams
THE 2017 Bahamas Bowl features a matchup of high scoring teams as two of the hottest squads in their conferences get ready to set the stage for an intriguing game. The University of Ohio Bobcats and UAB Blazers will both enter the December 22 contes
The fourth estate and Dr Minnis
IN Constitutional Law, it is generally accepted that there are four estates in any civilised and democratic country. The church is often referred to as the “first” estate. The legislature as the second estate. The executive as the third estate and, of course, the media is known as the fourth estate. The demarcation between these “estates” often overlap and may be difficult to separate. It is no different here in our wonderful nation.
Lyford Cay International School year ends with flurry of activity
LYFORD Cay International School (LCIS) swimmers and sailors finished an eventful and exciting school year on a high note, performing admirably in a number of sporting events, including the National Swim Tournament and the Junior Olympic Regatta.
Fishermen hail 45% increase in crawfish prices
Bahamian fishermen yesterday hailed this season’s 45 percent increase in crawfish prices to $16 per pound as “the best we have ever had” since they started in the industry. Keith Carroll, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BCFA) vice-chairman
Co-ordinate for up to 3,500 COVID-19 masks every week
Seamstresses and tailors yesterday said they can produce between 1,000 and 3,500 COVID-19 face masks per week with better government co-ordination.Phylicia Ellis, a fashion designer and seamstress, told Tribune Business: “I listened to the prime mini
Nurses in dispute on crisis working
THE Public Hospitals Authority has changed the working shift of some nurses amid the COVID-19 crisis, it confirmed yesterday.
INSIGHT: A haunting story of 39 lost souls
The Bahamas and Haiti have a complicated relationship that spans the scope of centuries.
Bahamians clinch titles in NCAA Division I Basketball
AS the NCAA Division I college basketball season winds down, several Bahamian student athletes clinched conference regular season titles ahead of the postseason.Nathan Bain and the Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks continue to be one of the most talked ab
Why close down islands with no recorded cases?
FAMILY Island restauranteurs like Dwight Hart are frustrated with the one-size-fits-all COVID-19 restrictions that will force him to shutter his business for two weeks even though Exuma only has three confirmed cases of the virus.
Edison Sumner tenders resignation as Bahamas Chamber of Commerce CEO
EDISON Sumner tendered his resignation as director and CEO of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation on Friday following a report this week about his ten-year ban from the securities industry.
Bahamians begin trek to the CCAA title berth
BAHAMIAN basketball players at the collegiate level in Canada began seasons in their respective conferences this month and began their trek toward a CCAA National Championship Tournament berth. Samson Cleare has taken on a greater role with the Nort
'We shouldn't have hired US team to fix power issues'
A FORMER Bahamas Electricity Corporation chairman yesterday slammed the government’s decision to hire a six-man team of American specialists to address the power generation issues at Bahamas Power and Light. Leslie Miller, a former MP and Cabinet min
Stampers knock off the Breezes High Flyers 91-87
THE Triple K Stampers knocked off the defending division II champions Breezes High Flyers 91-87 to highlight Saturday’s NPBA action at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
GLENYS LETS RIP AT LLOYD: Accuses former minister of leaving schools in crisis and ignoring pupils’ plight
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday blasted her predecessor, Jeffrey Lloyd, saying he opposed the resumption of face-to-face teaching and left behind “a crisis and debacle” in public education.
Chisholm Jr hits three-run homer to help Marlins beat Phillies 3-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Luzardo struck out a career-high 11 and Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr hit a three-run homer to help the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Saturday night.
Vaccines while you shop at Super Value
Super Value’s principal yesterday said he will be “very disappointed if thousands” of shoppers fail to get COVID-vaccinated at two of his stores this weekend, adding: “We must get to 100 percent.”