COVID halts U.S. Embassy project
CONSTRUCTION at the US Embassy’s new site on Shirley Street has stopped following suspected COVID-19 cases there, according to US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Daniel Durazo.
Churches concern at service time limit
BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander said it was surprising that a one-hour limit on religious services was implemented in the latest Emergency Powers Orders which took effect yesterday.
New hires may need vaccine to secure job
SUPER Value’s president Rupert Roberts says while COVID-19 vaccines won’t be mandatory for employees, the food store chain is considering only hiring fully vaccinated people in the future.
You may have heard this before from BPL . . . PLEASE BEAR WITH US
BAHAMAS Power and Light chairman Dr Donovan Moxey has called for consumers to “bear” with the company following several recent power outages in New Providence, insisting the electricity provider is doing “ everything” it can to improve service.
Allen’s honour is deserved
The Hon Algernon SPB Allen has been awarded the Order of the Bahamas as a companion by the Governor General, the Hon Cornelius A Smith. He was among a number of other distinguished Bahamians who were given various other awards in this year’s National Honours Awards. While I congratulate him and his family, I am somewhat disappointed that Algernon (as I am privileged to know him) was not knighted by Her Majesty the Queen for his stellar services for and on behalf of a grateful Bahamian nation.
BPL chief hails $15m storage ‘game changer’
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) chief executive yesterday hailed its planned $15m battery storage facility as a “game changer” for energy costs, efficiency and supply reliability.
OLYMPICS: JOANNA EVANS 18TH OVERALL
The delayed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, has been a momentous experience for Grand Bahamian swimmer Joanna Evans.
Travel agencies in summer rebound
Travel agencies yesterday said COVID-19’s persistence is making them cautious about business prospects for the remainder of 2021 despite a recent pick-up in activity.
Suspect in bathroom escape bid
A SUSPECT pretended he had to use the bathroom in an attempt to escape a local police station, an officer testified yesterday.
Marine ‘pulled gun on ex’
A MAGISTRATE yesterday ruled that a Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine who was accused of pulling a gun on his former girlfriend and her new lover has a case to answer.
Man ‘hit love rival with cutlass’
A MAN “chapped” his former girlfriend’s new lover in the back of his head with a cutlass, a court was told yesterday.
Man denies drug and gun charges
A MAN who denied growing marijuana plants and being in possession of an unlicensed firearm was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Scrap the Health Visa
Those of us who operate travel agencies in my part of the northeastern United States recently held a virtual conference about the reopening of more tourism after the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Roker signs with Acunsa Gipuzkoa in Spain’s LEB Gold League
AZARO Roker’s first step on his professional basketball journey will begin in Spain.
Ellison Hanna II earns opportunity to enter professional baseball ranks
ELLISON Hanna II earned an opportunity to enter the professional baseball ranks with the Missoula PaddleHeads of the Pioneer League.
Fania Johnson: ‘I’m hoping this is the pro card, year for me’
FANIA Johnson is hoping that the third time around will be the charm for her at the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships.
Ashley Sturrup honoured to represent Bahamas at CAC Bodybuilding Championships
ALTHOUGH she considers bodybuilding a hobby, attorney Ashley Sturrup said she’s honoured to be able to make the team to represent the Bahamas at the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships.
EDITORIAL: The debate over mandatory vaccination
Should vaccination be mandatory?
WORLD VIEW: In praise of a black Caribbean woman
CARICOM should be proud of the success of a Caribbean woman who was at the centre of the effort to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean.
