In-class lessons from February 22
EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said officials are now targeting February 22 for the resumption of in-person classes in public schools on islands still engaging in virtual learning.
Moultrie moves to hold government to account
IN his first ruling yesterday as an independent Speaker of the House of Assembly, Halson Moultrie overturned a controversial ruling that his predecessor had made that restricted the powers of the Public Accounts Committee.
OVER-65s CLEAR FOR UK VACCINE: Officials respond to WHO sign-off and okay elderly’s usage
THE Office of the Prime Minister announced yesterday that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be given to all people over the age of 18 after the World Health Organisation endorsed its use for people over 65.
Minister: Give us ‘offset’ to halt oil drilling pursuit
A Cabinet minister yesterday argued The Bahamas should seek "offsetting” compensation from neighbouring countries if it bows to their demands to give up oil exploration.
Distillery 'overjoyed' at February re-open
A prominent Bahamian distillery and tourist attraction yesterday said it was "overjoyed" to have re-opened last week after being closed for nine months due to COVID-19 and associated restrictions.
Electricity price review targets summer finish
An electricity sector tariff review will be completed by summer 2021 with the entire sector showing “great interest” in completing this pricing review.
Electric vehicle first launches at the Mall
The Bahamas' first electric vehicle (EV) show launches today in a bid to showcase a product that is in growing worldwide demand to Bahamian consumers.
URCA plans to study third mobile operator feasibility
The Bahamian electronic communications sector faces a comprehensive market review that could possibly pave the way for the introduction of a third mobile phone operator.
Haitian quartet had expired visas
FOUR Haitian men who claimed the devastation wrought on Abaco by Hurricane Dorian caused them to remain in the country after their visas had expired were yesterday fined $300.
Man jailed for stealing from boss
AN Eleuthera man who admitted walking into a woman’s unlocked house and stealing $4,000 worth of her personal belongings was yesterday sentenced to six months in prison.
MAN WHO GAVE FALSE NAME IS FINED
A MAN who gave police officers a false name when he was stopped for a traffic violation was yesterday fined $150.
Grand Bahama man accused over drugs
A GRAND Bahama man was charged with possession of dangerous drugs this week in Freeport.
Plaza ‘a demonstration of investor confidence’
A NEWLY built $3m Brickhouse Plaza in Freeport opened by Bahamian contractor Rev Lloyd Rolle is said to be a demonstration of the faith and investor confidence in Grand Bahama.
Why run AWOL Miller?
I read in The Tribune that several PLP supporters are unhappy with Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller being selected as their standard bearer over Michael Halkitis, who has been nominated in St Barnabas.
Oil and democracy a tough mix
In a previous letter (published on January 12, 2021), I maintained that a legislative ban on oil drilling and extraction would not amount to compulsory possession or acquisition without compensation of BPC’s property under Article 27 of The Constitution.
Ayton scores 17 to help Suns top Bucks, 125-124
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 30 points, Chris Paul added 28 and the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to four games by rallying to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-124 last night.
Freedom Farm Baseball returns with All-Star weekend
The Freedom Farm Baseball League outlined its plans for a return to the baseball diamond following a nearly year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young and Cavalry advance to semifinals
CHAVEZ Young and the Canberra Cavalry continued their recent streak into the Australian Baseball League playoffs and advanced to the semifinals.
Bahamian student-athletes shine at junior college level
SEVERAL Bahamian student-athletes are having an immediate impact on their respective programmes at the Junior College level.
Taneka Sandiford-Mackey making a name for herself on LPGA Tour
SHE’S not playing, but Taneka Sandiford-Mackey is still making a name for herself as the first Bahamian and only black female full-time caddie on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.
