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Small business: ‘We’ve come too far to close’

Bahamian small businesses have “come too far” to close down, a sector consultant asserted yesterday, even though many will likely restructure in early 2023 due to escalating cost pressures.

Bahamas ‘off track’ over foods quality

A senior agriculture official says Bahamians have “really gone off track” on food quality to such an extent that they are effectively “poisoning themselves” by eating inferior products.

Card spending rose 57% during COVID

Credit card spending in The Bahamas increased by 57 percent year-over-year during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers transitioned to digital and online payments, a survey has disclosed.

Plane goes off runway

THE Air Accident Investigation Authority yesterday reported an incident involving a Flamingo Air Beech 99 aircraft, registration C6-OFM.

Accreditation bid for corrections

THE government is seeking accreditation by the American Correctional Association in partnership with Global Corrections Services for the Remand Centre Facility at the Bahamas Department of Corrections.

Students: End this discrimination so we can work in The Bahamas

BAHAMIAN medical students studying in Cuba have called for an end to “discriminatory practices” that have made it difficult for them to be employed in The Bahamas.

Monkeypox vaccine arrives - and rollout coming shortly

HEALTH officials said that there has been a decrease in the uptake of all vaccine types, amid the arrival of 1,400 monkeypox vaccines at the Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday.

Bahamas 15th in region for COVID-19 deaths

THE Pan American Health Organisation’s Health in the Americas country profile has revealed The Bahamas ranked 15th in the region for the number of COVID-19 released deaths from 2020 and 2021.

Bahamas’ ‘rosy picture’ not making the grade

A top insurer was yesterday “hoping and praying” The Bahamas can reverse its continual downgrades despite the Government’s “rosy picture” of its fiscal and economic standing failing to convince the rating agencies.

‘Gangs in talks’ to curb violence

PASTOR Carlos Reid, a consultant to the Ministry of National Security, said officials have been doing consistent mediation between rival gangs amid heightened violence in the country.

PM ‘disappointed’ but will speak to retailers

PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis said he was “disappointed” to learn of some of the actions that retailers could take in response to new control measures.

Pharmacies to offer ‘relief’ alternative to price control

Bahamian pharmacists yesterday said they will offer the Government an alternative “economic relief” plan for consumers that does not resort to wholesale and retail price controls.

Businesses blast Grand Bahama Power fuel charge hike

GRAND Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) impending fuel charge increase was yesterday branded “disgraceful” by one businessman although the move came as little surprise.

CARICOM meeting discusses Haiti situation

A MEETING between CARICOM officials and Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was set to take place last night concerning ongoing issues in Haiti as it continues to grapple with crime, political and economic problems.

Bahamas Beach Soccer Cup kicks off on Friday

Beach soccer returns to the shores of The Bahamas as the country’s men’s and women’s teams will compete against their counterparts throughout the region this weekend.

Talk first, then take the action

PRICE Control – making changes before you consult with your supermarkets and food stores?

COVID’s ugly reach

Nearly one in 20 people who were infected by COVID have not completely recovered. That is a six to 18 month corridor from time of infection. 42% claim to have only partially recovered from the infection. Most people recover fully from the infection, but some people develop a wide variety of long-term problems. The government needed to understand Long COVID as an essential to forming health and social care policy and supports.

The Tribune