Dilemma of reopening the schools
As the proud parent of a University of The Bahamas student, like other parents; students and teachers we are all anxious that in-person tuition become the norm again in the shortest time possible. Many students, unfortunately, do not have access to electricity or computers. This greatly curtails their ability to be taught online. There is little doubt that this will negatively impact their grade averages and results of examinations if and when they are held.
CUBAN MIGRANTS REPATRIATED
THIRTY-NINE Cuban migrants were repatriated to Havana, Cuba from New Providence yesterday.
Jamaican pair arraigned over $600K marijuana haul
TWO Jamaican men were arraigned on several drug-related charges yesterday in connection with last week’s seizure of over $600,000 worth of marijuana that was found in Inagua.
Man denies breaking into school to steal $100 of food
A 22-year-old man who denied breaking into a local school and stealing food was yesterday granted bail before his trial.
COVID-19 surge forces NCAA Div. I Basketball programmes to postpone scheduled openers
The surge of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant has forced several NCAA Division I basketball programmes to postpone their scheduled conference openers.
Steven Gardiner Senior Male Athlete of Year
IN a year where we’ve had some extraordinary performances by players on their various international teams, Steven Gardiner managed to prevail above them all with his Olympic gold medal to earn The Tribune Sports’ 2021 Male Athlete of the Year.
International basketball players head into break with wins
TAVARIO Miller helped his club extend their win streak, David Nesbitt scored a season high, and Jaraun Burrows led his club into the break with another season high to highlight Bahamian basketball players in various leagues across Europe and South America.
This year’s Bahamas Bowl most-watched edition of event in four years
THE 2021 Bahamas Bowl was the most-watched edition of the event in four years.
ALICIA WALLACE: Testing is key but we need to make it affordable to work
BETWEEN December 23 and December 25, 580 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded. This should come as no surprise given the gatherings that usually takes place during the holidays and the few restrictions that were in place. There should have been better measures to protect against rampant spread of COVID-19, especially given what we already know about the Omicron variant.
EDITORIAL: Hospitals not overwhelmed - but we can’t count on that
THE fourth wave is upon us – of that there is no doubt now.
Pastor ‘appalled’ at spate of violence
COMMUNITY youth leader Pastor Darrin Rolle has expressed grave concerns over the spate of shooting deaths and gang-related violence in Grand Bahama and in New Providence.
‘We need to know more about sinking of tanker’
ACTIVIST Joe Darville has called for more information from authorities about the potential environmental impact a sunken gas tanker will have on the seabed.
PMH suspends elective care
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital has commenced prevention protocols due to the rapid increase in new COVID-19 cases, suspending elective surgeries as of today.
Physicians concerned about hundreds of new cases
CONSULTANT physicians are concerned about the hundreds of COVID-19 cases recorded in recent days, a representative has told The Tribune.
Investigator tells of libel probe steps
A FINANCIAL crime investigator recounted yesterday how he conducted a number of inquiries at several agencies after being informed of a libel complaint made by former Water and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson.
Junkanoo goes virtual
MARIO Bowleg, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, said it will cost $300,000 to host a virtual Junkanoo parade in New Providence this year.
CIBC walkout in bid to force bank to address staff issues
CIBC First Caribbean is now “looking to talk” after employees walked off the job to protest not having a collective agreement in place.
Smith open to investors for his PI project
A Bahamian entrepreneur said he has the funding to complete his $2m Paradise Island Lighthouse project despite just last week seeking investors.
Reserves slide continues trend with four percent fall
External reserves slid by four percent in November, continuing a trend, according to the Central Bank of The Bahamas.
