Man found shot dead in his car
POLICE are investigating after a man was fatally shot in his car on Milton Street yesterday afternoon.
Stopover tourism ‘85% recovered’ this winter
The Bahamas’ stopover tourism business will be “close to 85 percent” of pre-COVID levels by the 2021-2022 winter season, a top hotelier is predicting, with a return to full business levels “very achievable” next year.
Moody’s fears on bond refinancing
Moody’s has voiced fears about The Bahamas’ continued access to capital markets and high interest burden if it is unable to successfully refinance maturing bond issues in four consecutive years from 2024 onwards.
‘Moody’s owes us an apology’
A former finance minister yesterday argued that “Moody’s may owe us an apology” over Friday’s downgrade as it could disrupt the new administration’s fiscal plans less than one day after taking office.
SuperPlex: 75% of staff back full-time with curfew easing
The Fusion SuperPlex’s chief executive yesterday said reduced curfew hours will provide “a much-needed jolt” allowing between “70-75 percent” of its 354 staff to return to work full-time.
185 new cases and six deaths confirmed
THE Bahamas recorded 185 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and six additional virus deaths over the weekend, bringing the nation’s overall tally to 20,215 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Women MPs urged to join call for rights
A LOCAL organisation has called on the seven women elected to the House of Assembly to join its advocacy for the promotion, protection and expansion of all women’s human rights.
Sands disappointed but ready to regroup
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said that while he is disappointed by the Free National Movement’s election defeat, he is ready to help the party regroup and rebuild.
Our unlikely partnership with dogs
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KNOWN as men’s best friend, dogs are undoubtedly our favourite pets. They entertain, provide company, guard our houses and even work alongside security forces, hunters and shepherds.
Pintard’s favourite to inherit FNM leadership
MARCO City MP-elect Michael Pintard is seen as the frontrunner to succeed Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Free National Movement, party insiders have told The Tribune.
Curfew relaxed as six more die
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said a decision was made to extend the nightly curfew to 11.59pm because there was “no rhyme or reason” for the restriction previously being set at 9pm under the former Minnis administration.
Moody’s downgrade ‘kept quiet’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a recent downgrade by international rating agency Moody’s was not surprising, as he suggested the former administration did not want the development to go public ahead of last week’s election.
‘No secrecy - we must build trust’
IN his first speech as Prime Minister, Philip Davis committed to removing the veil of secrecy from governance and to act in ways that build trust from the Bahamian people.
Election turnout was historic low
AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.
GB coral farm in 15 finalists for top environmental award
A Grand Bahama-based coral farm is among 15 contenders that have been shortlisted for the Earthshot Prize that has been launched by the UK’s Prince William and the Royal Foundation.
Carnival back in Freeport
Carnival Cruise Line brought passengers to Freeport on Friday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.
Businesses ‘test water’ over extra night hours
Super Value’s principal yesterday said the supermarket chain plans to “test the waters” with 8pm closings after the nightly curfew was eased but voiced scepticism the move would increase sales.
Challenges for the new government
There are two critical and overwhelming issues which should be foremost for the new government and they are both interlinked.
A happy day for The Bahamas
In 2017, the Free National Movement came to power atop a crest of lies, amplified by a deeply biased media. How very fitting that in 2021 it was swept away in a tide of ugly truths, despite all the best efforts of the media to mask them.
A landslide win for PLP
The Bahamian people have spoken and have elected the PLP, led by the incoming Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip 'Brave' Davis, QC (PLP Cat Island), by a landslide. This is no time for gloating. The heavy lifting is now about to begin. Brave will be well advised to hit the ground running on behalf of a trusting populace. In the weeks and months ahead he and his administration will have two immediate tasks: get the pandemic under control as much as humanly possible and to build back our economy better than before.
