EDITORIAL: All adults eligible for vaccine - now's the time
IF you’ve been waiting and waiting to get your COVID-19 vaccine, now is the time.
WORLD VIEW: Less outrage at U.S. caution on travel - more action to open economies
IN Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados there is outrage in some quarters that the US Embassy, accredited to these countries, has listed them as “Level 4 – very high” for risk of infection with the coronavirus. Under this categorisation, the US Embassy cautions their citizens and residents not to travel to these countries.
INSIGHT: Has the government jumped the gun in easing travel restrictions?
THE landscape of COVID-19 is ever-changing, as science continues to uncover more about the virus. Now, it seems, there are indications vaccinated people who do contract the virus have a much slimmer chance of transmitting it to others than earlier projected – another boon for global confidence.
INSIGHT: Why on Earth is this jewel being allowed to fall into ruin?
THE government is being accused of ignoring all efforts made by developer Paul Wynn to take the $3.5m “La Playa” off its hands. Meanwhile the once regal building continues to deteriorate and is now an eyesore of West Bay Street.
Woman admits fake marriage
A BAHAMIAN woman pleaded guilty to entering into a fraudulent marriage during her arraignment in a Grand Bahama courtroom on Friday.
Grand Bahama airport takeover expected ‘in weeks’
THE signing for the government’s takeover of the Grand Bahama International Airport is expected in “a matter of weeks,” with the sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort to come soon after, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed on Friday while in Grand Bahama.
D’Aguilar: Follow the rules as we face the third wave
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar made a plea to businesses yesterday, urging them to follow COVID-19 restrictions and prevent large gatherings amid the country’s third wave of the virus.
‘Increase in cases could have impact on patients and staff at hospital’
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says while Princess Margaret Hospital is capable of handling the recent increase of COVID cases, the situation could potentially cause “implications and repercussions” for patients and staff of the medical facility.
FNM declines university debate
THE Free National Movement has explained why it will not take part in a series of political debates organised by University of The Bahamas and a private media group.
AG: replacement for Emergency Orders still in consultation
A DRAFT of a post-Emergency Orders Bill that will replace current COVID-19 restrictions is still in the “consultation phase”, Attorney General Carl Bethel said.
‘I don’t want my guests to leave with COVID dessert’
THE restaurant owner whose staff note sparked the debate over “mandatory” vaccines has sought to further justify his stance, saying: “I don’t want guests to come for sushi and leave with a COVID dessert.”
All accounted for? No crown land audit since 1999
The government has likely “not fully accounted” for a key asset after failing to conduct an inventory of crown land holdings during the 21st century, it has been revealed.
BPC to ‘relinquish’ 50% of licence area
The soon-to-be-former Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) has revealed that it will “relinquish” 50 percent of the area where it was previously allowed to explore for oil as part of its licence renewal bid.
MSC, Norwegian eye Nassau home porting
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) are the other two entities eyeing Nassau for home porting as the country readies to “make sure we beat expectations”.
The Football business
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ROOTED in medieval ball games and distilled through the generations of English public-school boys that played it, football association, or simply Football, as it is more commonly known (unless you’re American, in which case it’s soccer), is by far the planet’s most popular sport.
WORLD LEADER: Miller-Uibo wins 400m in world-leading, record time
Shaunae Miller-Uibo continued her impressive showing this year, winning the women’s 400 metres at the Oregon Relays in Eugene, Oregon with a world-leading and new facility record-breaking performance.
$200m ‘catalyst for Freeport renaissance’
A medical school investment will be “the catalyst for Freeport’s renaissance” through injecting $200m into the city’s economy during its first decade, its principals have told Tribune Business.
Activists query validity of ‘rape’ investigation
HUMAN Rights Bahamas is calling for a “full and independent investigation” of an allegation of sexual assault by a male officer against a female migrant who was detained at the Department of Immigration’s safe house.
COME AND GET IT: Govt opens up vaccine rollout from today for anyone aged 18 or over
ALL people 18 and older in The Bahamas are eligible, starting today, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee announced yesterday.
