6 MORE MONTHS: Emergency laws extended due to low vaccine uptake and threat from variants
GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith has declared another state of emergency for the country, citing low vaccination numbers and the third wave of COVID-19 cases in New Providence and Grand Bahama.
Thanks for holding it together
Shortly after the great hurricane Dorian, The Bahamas found itself struggling to deal with an even greater catastrophe brought by COVID-19 – a once in a lifetime pandemic.
The dilemma we face over vaccinations
In 1798, Edward Jenner invented the first vaccine for smallpox. That was 233 years ago. Smallpox was a deadly disease which killed millions worldwide. This vaccine was considered a God send as parents up until then often lost their children to this brutal disease. Smallpox no longer exists and Jenner condemned it to history. Well done Jenner a true hero.
DEREK SMITH: Pipeline ransomware attack exposes threat to Bahamas
The technology landscape has changed dramatically in the last year, making it a constantly shifting and evolving environment. This has tested enterprise risk management (ERM), governance structures and business continuity management strategies like never before. No one could have predicted the impact COVID-19 has had on business, technology and cyber security. What remains evident is that multiple industries lack robust risk management and incident recovery plans, which makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Conch poisoning an Arawak Cay ‘damper’
Recent conch poisoning has placed a “damper” on business at Arawak Cay, with less than 25 percent of vendors presently selling conch salad and other dishes based on the fish.
International wedding leads ‘steadily rising’
The local wedding market is “coming back slowly”, the Bahamas Bridal Association’s (BBA) president has disclosed, although “leads” for international clients are increasing.
Marijuana worth $7m seized by police
POLICE in Grand Bahama discovered a marijuana farm where they seized seven thousand marijuana plants, which have an estimated street value of $7m.
Abaco homes
I was incredulous and saddened to see videos of peoples’ homes being bulldozed in Abaco on the orders of our government. Am I delusional or did I not understand when it was revealed that there was a housing shortage in Abaco, and the Ministry in charge of remedying the damage done by Dorian had not made sufficient headway in repairing damaged homes or rebuilding destroyed ones.
‘Jazz’ back in starting lineup
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm completed his stint on the injured list, a brief rehab assignment, and was back in the starting lineup for the Miami Marlins yesterday afternoon.
Jonquel Jones posts double double in win
JONQUEL Jones returned to the court for the Connecticut Sun for the first time in 582 days and delivered a pair of dominant performances in wins for her team on WNBA opening weekend.
Without Ayton, Booker short-handed Suns hold off Spurs 123-121
A HISTORY-making season for Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns will continue in the NBA postseason as the second overall seed in the Western Conference.
Bahamians win medals, qualify for the NCAA Nationals
NCAA Track and Field moved into its conference championships across several divisions and Bahamian student athletes produced medal winning performances en route to qualifying for the upcoming NCAA National Championships.
Police officer found dead in his car in Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating after an officer was found dead in his car with a gunshot would to the head on Friday night.
One dead, three injured in shooting
One man is dead and three others are injured after a shooting incident on Third Street in The Grove on Friday night.
49 new COVID cases, death toll rises to 217
THE Ministry of Health recorded 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday while the nation’s coronavirus death toll rose by one to 217.
Man charged in connection with Cat Island cocaine seizure
A 36-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Friday on several drug related charges in connection with a recent seizure of more than $1m worth of cocaine found on Cat Island several days ago.
Probation for disorderly behaviour
A 29-year-old business owner who behaved in a disorderly manner when being questioned by police about a complaint made by Progressive Liberal Party Deputy Leader Chester Cooper was on Friday placed on probation for a year.
Man wanted by police in connection with drug investigation
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a drug investigation.
