Electrical workers switch umbrella union affiliation
The Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) has dropped its affiliation with the Bahamas National Congress of Trade Unions (NCTU), describing the umbrella body as “a sinking ship” that seems to be divided.
Retailers moving swiftly on Christmas inventory
Bahamian retailers are moving swiftly to ensure they have sufficient inventory for the upcoming Christmas holiday season as concerns mount elsewhere about the impact of supply chain shortages and backlogs.
COVID death toll increases to 523
COVID-19 deaths have increased by one after an 81-year-old New Providence man died on September 7.
Dorsett to get new position on WBSC Americas Softball board
AFTER spending the past few years as the president of the English Speaking Caribbean Softball Confederation, Burkett Dorsett is expected to be rewarded with a new position on the board of the WBSC Americas Softball, formerly known as the Pan Am Softball.
Man admits trespass
A 39-year-old man who admitted going on another’s man property without permission was on Friday put on a month’s probation.
Three deny assaults
THREE men who denied assaulting three women in separate incidents were granted bail on Friday before their trials.
Man accused of grabbing woman’s breast
A 46-year-old man was on Friday remanded to prison accused of indecently assaulting a woman 20 years his junior.
A first for live stream boxing
Due to financial constraints, promoter/boxer D’Angelo Swaby and his newly formed Hrizan Sports Promotions team were forced to reduce the four scheduled virtual professional boxing matches to two exhibition bouts.
COTECC U-12 tennis: BLTA fields three-member team Bahamas
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded a three-member team to represent the country at the 2021 COTECC Under-12 competition.
Travel health visas no longer needed for inter-island trips
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville on Friday said travel health visas are no longer required for inter-island trips, although the government is still working on addressing the “necessary protocols” before it moves into eliminating the international travel health visa.
Hubert Minnis sworn in as Leader of Opposition
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was sworn in as leader of the official opposition on Friday.
PM on healthcare funding: We are hoping that borrowing would be last resort
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is hoped that "borrowing would be the last resort" as Health and Wellness Minster Dr Michael Darville noted a need for emergency funding for the public healthcare system.
151 Haitian migrants apprehended on Thursday night
WHILE enroute to Inagua with a group of Haitian migrants who were apprehended on Thursday afternoon, another group of 151 migrants were apprehended late Thursday night.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 6th September: Nassau
STARTS: 09/24/2021 9:15 PM EDT EXPIRES: 09/25/2021 12:15 AM EDT
A COMIC'S VIEW: The good, the bad and the ugly of the new Cabinet
THIS week, we welcomed the first whole week of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) governance, once again.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Prime Minister, please keep your eye on the prize
EVERY prime minister in recent Bahamian history has faced what at some hour must have felt like a Sisyphean mountain to climb. Hubert Ingraham had a hurricane named Andrew. Perry Christie had a deluge of crime and debt. Dr Hubert Minnis had a double blow, Dorian and COVID.
EDITORIAL: More money to fight pandemic - but from where?
A NEW government never gets long before the size of the task at hand becomes clear – and that has perhaps never been more true than in the middle of this pandemic.
Darville: Drop in cases may be result of low testing
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville urged Bahamians not to become overly optimistic about the slight drop in recent COVID-19 infections, saying the declining numbers could be a result of low virus testing.
