Lloyd: No concern about an outbreak in schools
EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said he has “no concern at all” that an outbreak will occur at schools open for face-to-face learning despite a health official believing the country is experiencing a third wave.
Investigators return to crash scene
INVESTIGATORS will return to Bimini today to continue their probe into a plane crash that killed one of two men on board.
Man killed in stabbing
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing incident that left one man dead on Collins Avenue early yesterday morning.
Tourism chief’s warning: ‘Don’t throw it all away’
Tourism industry chiefs yesterday warned The Bahamas “must reverse the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the shortest possible time” after the country was downgraded by US health authorities.
Union chief brands mandatory shot as ‘going back to 1942’
A trade union leader yesterday compared forcing Bahamian workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of their continued employment to “taking us back to 1942” and the Burma Road riots.
$10m Capo damages facing substantial cut
A $9.67m damages award made against the Bimini Bay resort’s original developer for demolishing a tenant’s business faces a substantial cut following yesterday’s Privy Council ruling.
Lockdowns ‘not an option’ to halt COVID-19 surge
The Marina Association of The Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday said reimposing lockdowns to control the latest spike in COVID-19 cases is “not an option” for the tourism industry and wider economy.
‘Assault’ officer retires
THE attorney representing one of the victims of an alleged police brutality incident captured on audio fears the Royal Bahamas Police Force will not bring disciplinary action against the accused senior officer involved in the matter.
BTVI faces action on dismissal
BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute is being accused of wrongful dismissal after making good on its warning and firing an employee of the IT department, citing him for breach of an internal policy on open communication.
Jitney drivers trial new system on number 15 route
Jitney drivers on the number 15 route yesterday trialled a new system to see if it produces a better share of passenger fares said to still be down 70 percent compared to pre-COVID levels.
Five schools found to have COVID cases
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson yesterday expressed concern with the number of suspected COVID-19 cases being recorded in public schools across New Providence, claiming that most of the cases are students, some “as young as five-years-old”.
‘DON’T GO THERE’: U.S. puts Bahamas back on top level alert as cases rise
THE US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told Americans to avoid travel to The Bahamas, citing a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.
Govt procurement reform delayed beyond other Acts
The Public Procurement Act’s implementation will take place two months later than other key financial reforms to give all government ministries and agencies time to adapt, it was revealed yesterday.
Minister reaffirms Govts 200 online services goal
A Cabinet minister has reaffirmed the government’s goal of providing 200 public services online within five years as part of its digital transformation drive.
Man accused over gun and ammunition
A 29-year-old man was charged with illegal firearm and ammunition possession in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Animal abuse and violence
I sent a letter to this paper about the abuse of a puppy by a young man in a pet store. I do not know if it was published but I never saw it in the paper and I purchase The Tribune almost every day.
Man accused of attack on police officer
A 34-YEAR-OLD man was charged with assaulting a police officer, causing damage, making death threats, resisting arrest and using obscene language.
Woman denies guilt over falsified COVID test results
A 35-year-old woman was charged yesterday with 40 counts of possession of a forged document in connection to the recent trend of people attempting to travel using falsified COVID-19 test results.
Suspect accused over fatal stabbing
A 23-year-old man was yesterday charged with murder in connection with a stabbing incident that left one man dead last week.
26-year-old on rape charge
A 26-year-old man was charged with rape in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
