Vaccines due to expire at month end
PFIZER vaccines that are due to expire at the end of this month may have to be thrown away if vaccine uptake does not increase soon, officials warned yesterday.
Victim found dead on septic tank
THE country recorded another homicide yesterday after a man was found dead at Butler’s Alley off Carmichael Road.
First step to $200m port
OFFICIALS broke ground in East Grand Bahama for construction of the $200m Carnival Cruise Port that is expected to open in 2024, creating 1,000 permanent jobs for Bahamians.
No recommendation to shut down more schools
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness does not recommend the closure of schools in New Providence at this time, despite having confirmed more than three dozen COVID-19 cases among staff and students over the last several weeks.
‘COVID SURGE HAS HIT THE BAHAMAS’: Death toll hits 800 - and 200 new cases so far this month
HEALTH officials yesterday confirmed that the country is in another surge of COVID-19 infections after more than 200 cases were confirmed so far this month.
Man bailed in drugs and firearm case
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for drug and firearm related charges.
IAN FERGUSON: A new vision for Grand Bahama
I had the honour and privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Carnival Cruise Line’s port terminal for the island of Grand Bahama yesterday and what a celebration it was.
Contractors seek to meet climate change obligations
THE Bahamas Contractors Association has launched the Climate and Environment Committee to help country meet climate change obligations.
We need full explanation of Exuma deaths
I hope very soon that your government and Sandals Resorts will be forthcoming with a proper explanation of the sad deaths in Exuma and what measures will be taken to prevent more deaths. It was pitiful to read yesterday’s Tribune online with your Tourism Minister really avoiding the issue and spouting out about how tourism is increasing and the forthcoming months will see increasing visitor numbers.
GBPA must accommodate Electra group
Grand Bahamians are both happy and cautiously optimistic about the pending sale of the state-owned Grand Lucayan Resort to Electra America Hospitality Group for $100m.
The Davis administration
In all things we give God thanks, look where we are nine months later after Minnis called an early election, isn’t God good? We learn to thank Him for all things, His divine intervention is like bringing the children out of Egypt to the promised land.
Child abduction suspect faces charges in court
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly attempting to kidnap a seven-year-old schoolgirl last March.
Man ‘tried to use vehicle to attack three people’
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for an alleged vehicular assault on three people and causing damage to another car.
Probation granted for Indian hemp possession
A MAN was placed on six months probation for a drug-related charge in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Miller-Uibo ‘trying to find perfect race model’
With the Wanda Diamond League kicking off today in Doha, Qatar, quarter-miler Shaunae Miller- Uibo said she’s looking forward to running fast but, at the same time, she’s hoping to have some fun competing against her peers.
Mavs rout Suns, force Game 7
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 113-86 last night to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Bahamians receive postseason honours
A GROUP of Bahamian players played a prominent role on the Tallulah Falls varsity boys’ baseball programme and were recognised with postseason awards for their outstanding 2022 season.
Prep basketball prospect Rashawn Ferguson commits to Mounties
ANOTHER Bahamian prep basketball prospect will head to Canada to begin his collegiate and academic career.
STATESIDE: The US and its NATO allies’ Ukraine objectives
SINCE Russia invaded Ukraine three months ago, we have all heard many times about how the US and its NATO allies are carefully walking a tightrope to ensure that Ukraine has a fighting chance to repel the invaders while not acting in such a way that would provoke Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, into even considering launching nuclear weaponry, either on the battlefields of southeastern Europe or against Western targets.
