Pop-up sites to provide jabs
HEALTH officials have started offering COVID-19 vaccinations at pop-up sites recently, with shots being given out at Arawak Cay on the weekend.
Payment provider eyes 20-25% profit increase
A Bahamian digital payments provider is forecasting a 20-25 percent profits increase in 2022 based on the financial transactions it handles being “no less than double” this year’s $100m.
Bahamas ‘can’t afford’ aviation downgrade
The Bahamas “cannot afford” to have any further downgrade to the aviation industry’s global standing, airline operators have warned, and are hoping for a “marked improvement” this month.
New COVID rules ‘threaten hardship’
A former Cabinet minister has warned the proposed COVID-19 rules are too “inflexible and draconian”, and threaten to “create hardship” for businesses and citizens unless amended.
Gibson upset his defeated rival was invited on Long Island trip
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has taken issue with Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville for inviting a defeated election candidate on an official trip to Long Island.
The race to go green
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“WE cannot outrun your carbon emissions. We cannot outrun the hurricanes, which are becoming more powerful, and we cannot outrun our sea levels as our islands disappear.”
Dismissed BPL trio lose claim over $1.9m fraud
Three Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) staff accused of playing key roles in the $1.9m fraudulent invoices scam that rocked the state-owned utility have lost their wrongful/unfair dismissal claims.
Govt targets vaccine for children under 12
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday officials are hoping to receive paediatric doses of the Pfizer vaccine for five to 11-year-olds as soon as possible to assist with the successful opening of schools for face-to-face learning.
FAMILY’S DESPAIR AT BELLA’S DEATH: Police quiz couple after four-year-old dies from ‘injuries’
THE family of a four-year-old girl who died in hospital on Friday after being brought to the facility with injuries is struggling to accept the situation, with one relative sorrowfully telling The Tribune yesterday “we sent her to her death”.
Tourism conference boost for Bahamas
The Bahamas this week has a chance to attract fresh investment and operators to its resort industry as it plays host to a leading tourism conference.
BREA president: Post Office lease ‘good deal’
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president says moving the Post Office to the Town Centre Mall was the best option given the location and rental rate that was obtained.
End ‘double speak’ over oil exploration
Environmental activists yesterday urged the Prime Minister to eliminate “the double speak” and clarify whether or not his government will approve any form of oil exploration in Bahamian waters.
DEREK SMITH: IT governance vital in data-driven world
Changing economic conditions, access to global markets, evolution of information technology and an increased demand for enhanced corporate governance are all contributing factors to the growth of the Board’s role in governance.
UB North to stage first business expo
UNIVERSITY of the Bahamas (UB) North, in partnership with the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), will host its first business expo and symposium this week.
BTVI chief brands record donation ‘game changer’
The largest-ever donation received by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has been branded by its president as a “game changer” in narrowing this nation’s skills gap.
Bahamian cadets join Disney vessel
Two LJM Maritime Academy cadets have joined the Disney Dream cruise vessel for a year as part of their maritime certification efforts.
Survey being carried out of nation’s organisations
TO address the social, cultural, and economic issues that face the country, One Eleuthera Foundation, the Organization for Responsible Governance, Civil Society Bahamas, and Intel Cay are launching a national survey of not-for-profits, faith-based organisations, and other mission-based groups.
A new day?
Let me congratulate the fifth Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Mr Philip “Brave” Davis. He led the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to soundly defeat the Free National Movement (FNM) lead by Dr Hubert Minnis in the last general elections.
Jitneys and COVID
I read with interest reports of the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville’s presentation to Parliament on the new COVID regulations.
Prayers for the FNM
My dear Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I am thanking you for another day in my right mind, health, and the wisdom, understanding, faith, patience, courage and the determination to keep You foremost in my mind, heart and soul.
