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PM: Masks to become voluntary at ‘comfortable’ vaccine level
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says when the country’s vaccination rate reaches a “comfortable” level, wearing masks will become voluntary.
Hundreds will need help with uniforms
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe anticipates the ministry will help over a thousand students with school uniforms this year.
Sunwing Airlines to start flights from Canada to Freeport in December
SUNWING Airlines, the largest integrated travel company in North America, has confirmed its winter plans to have flights from Canada to Freeport starting December 17, The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation announced on Thursday.
So should Abaco be paying VAT and duties or not, Prime Minister?
THE Abaco Chamber of Commerce president wants a three year extension to the Special Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) order because the Customs Department keeps charging them for duty when they should not be.
Hands for Hunger helps out in north Eleuthera
HANDS for Hunger travelled to North Eleuthera over the weekend to deliver food to people facing food insecurity in the Harbour Island and Spanish Wells communities.
‘Eleuthera in desperate need for major fixes’
AN Eleuthera businessman says there are “a lot of concerns” on the island and keeping the electricity on is chief among them.
Davis: We will not sit idly by as country is hit by inflation
DESPITE warnings from experts to brace for higher inflation rates, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insisted that his administration will not just sit idly by and allow the country “be swallowed up by inflation”.
Forum held on responsible drinking
THE University of The Bahamas partnered with Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL) to host an open forum on responsible drinking yesterday.
‘Liveable wage will just have to wait’
The business community is waiting on the government to ratify their recommendations on the minimum wage and says that discussions on a liveable wage cannot be had until the minimum wage is “out of the way”.
PM plans to table Procurement Act amendments ‘very early’
THE Prime Minister has said his administration is hoping to table amendments to the Public Procurement Act in Parliament “very early” after it convenes following the summer recess.
Vaccine facilities to be sited on campus
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says plans are underway to set up vaccination sites at school campuses in an effort to get more children inoculated against COVID-19.
Marijuana legalisation advocate: Gov’t ‘kicking the can down the road’
A marijuana legalisation advocate has asked why the government “keeps playing games with the Bahamian people” on the legalization of marijuana and industrial hemp.
Outgoing president promises ‘smooth transition’
THE Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board will have new leadership with its outgoing president promising a “smooth transition,” to keep the momentum going.
EDITORIAL: Who will solve riddle of Grand Bahama’s future?
GRAND Bahama is a conundrum that generations of political leaders have failed to solve.
Exuma eco-resort strives to overcome supply delays
A $100m eco-resort in Exuma is set to start construction in October once their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is approved.
Dome families to receive cash help
THE government will be providing monetary assistance to Abaco dome dwellers to assist with their relocation to permanent homes, according to Disaster Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr.
‘Inflation - need to get real on what can be done’
A TOP financial expert believes a candid conversation needs to be had between the government and Bahamians about the country’s finances, noting there appears to be an unrealistic expectation of what the state can do about inflation.
PM promise to deliver for Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring Grand Bahama lives up to its full potential amid continuing concerns about the island’s beleaguered economy.
‘WE CAN’T DENY RIGHT TO BAIL’: AG insists law must be upheld despite murder of released suspects
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says he does not believe it will be appropriate for the country to pass legislation that outright denies bail to people charged with murder given a recent Privy Council ruling that declared the matter “unconstitutional”.
Cruise line provides route to Leslie’s dream
WHEN Leslie Gibson accepted a position on Royal Caribbean International’s Perfect Day at Coco Cay during the height of the COVID pandemic, he didn’t imagine the opportunity would lead him to his dream job.
