INSIGHT: Unravelling the knot of the government properties being left to rot
Insight would have started by saying the silent saga continues on the previously featured government-owned high end houses, however, there appears to be slight movement due to the spotlight being placed on them by this column.
Doctor: I was ‘disposed’ of by hospital authority
A YOUNG physician who claimed her contract with the Public Hospitals Authority was changed without notice shortly before she was laid off, said the “unexpected” termination has made her feel “disposed” of and has brought on significant hardships.
No reports on Junkanoo rush out, say police
POLICE said they had no reports regarding a post-funeral Junkanoo rush out in the Centreville area on the weekend with what appeared to be over a hundred people congregating closely together while playing and dancing to native music.
Second dose of vaccine available from today
THE second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will today be available for members of the public residing in Grand Bahama and New Providence, according to the COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee.
Queen’s College back to virtual learning
ALL grade levels at Queen’s College have returned to virtual learning for the remainder of the school year, due to the high number of daily COVID-19 infections being reported on the island and community spread, the school announced to parents last week.
Sarkis: CCA explanation ‘doesn’t pass smell test’
Sarkis Izmirlian is blasting the explanation given by Baha Mar’s contractor for how it obtained his legal papers, later used to cut a nine-figure damages claim to just $30m, for “failing to pass the smell test”.
Eleuthera ‘jewel’ for sale at $15m
A “jewel of Eleuthera” is said to be attracting significant buyer interest after being put up for sale with a $15m price tag, a local realtor has disclosed.
Fishermen praise ‘monumental’ blow to illegal harvesting
Bahamian fishermen have hailed the US prosecution of a Florida Keys man for illegally fishing in this nation’s waters as “monumental” in the fight to safeguard the industry’s sustainability and stocks.
Aircraft fees must defeat ‘dark zone’
The Bahamas must address the Family Island “dark zone” to ensure it collects 100 percent of the fees due to it under the country’s new aviation overflight regime, a Cabinet minister has revealed.
The online food boom
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THE food industry, restaurants and take-out joints, has experienced a tremendous revolution during the last two years.
Poacher must buy RBDF $200k boat
A FLORIDA fisherman and restaurant owner who was convicted in the United States of illegally fishing in Bahamian waters will buy the Royal Bahamas Defence Force a new vessel as part of a plea deal.
PM still undecided on emergency extension
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said officials have not decided whether to extend the country’s state of emergency beyond May 23.
Branville McCartney cited for curfew violation
FORMER Free National Movement Cabinet minister Branville McCartney was detained, released and ticketed by police for allegedly violating the emergency orders by staying out past the 10pm curfew on his birthday last Thursday night, The Tribune was told.
Elsworth Johnson blasts United Nations’ attack on shanty town demolition strategy
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson emphasised the sovereignty of The Bahamas while accusing the United Nations of lacking balance after the organisation assailed government plans to demolish dozens of homes in The Farm shanty town in Abaco.
NCAA athletes look ahead to conference championships
SEVERAL NCAA Division I student athletes concluded their regular seasons with their respective track and field programmes and now look ahead to conference championships.
Activists tell Disney: Show us cruise port ‘a fair deal’
Environmental activists are challenging Disney Cruise Line to show how its Lighthouse Point project is “a fair deal for The Bahamas and people of South Eleuthera” via the economic returns each side gets.
No way to treat people
The longer that we are mired in this pandemic the more our humanity is being stripped away. This was illustrated very clearly when I returned home to Canada in early May. I am sharing this experience because I feel that it is important to understand that while it is easy for visitors and residents to complain about their experiences in travelling to The Bahamas, Bahamian customs officials are like schoolboys in short pants when compared to the draconian methods employed by some Canadian officials.
Charlton sets new national record in 100m hurdles
Devynne Charlton raced to a national record in the women’s 100m hurdles.
Retailers: Business picking up but not near pre-COVID
Bahamian retailers say business volumes are picking up slightly with Mother’s Day sales providing a further boost.
Businesses demand: Who pays for COVID testing?
Grand Bahama businesses want to know who should pay for the weekly testing of employees who do not take the COVID-19 vaccine, as suggested by the prime minister.
