It’s up to us over COVID
The world is desperate to find a weapon to destroy COVID-19, to which nature has given free reign to cripple, if not destroy mankind. Prime Minister Minnis is seemingly being blamed for not knowing what to do to halt the pandemic’s spread in the Bahamas, which is expected to get a second and even stronger life to take us humans down. It is up to us as to who wins this battle.
Drilling will destroy us
The Bahamian people have become accustomed to being shafted. Since time immemorial there has been secret deals where the people have been given the “stinking end of the stick”, an unenviable position.
Embracing Hinduism?
The Economic Recovery Committee’s recommendation that the Free National Movement administration decriminalise Indian Hemp (aka marijuana, ganja and cannabis) is a sign that the central government is understandably desperate for a new source of revenue. Committee members seem oblivious to the dire spiritual implications of recreational marijuana, apparently not realising that such a legislation would amount to nothing more than a formal embrace of Hinduism.
Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular products to work together.
EDITORIAL: Credit for action over wedding breach
WE would like to commend the police force, for taking action following the publication of yesterday’s Tribune highlighting a wedding held in breach of emergency orders on Friday.
‘Overdue at BPL? Call to make payment plan’
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has urged Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) customers with overdue accounts to contact the electricity provider to work out payment plans.
Immigration bill being reviewed
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday the government is reviewing the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill – newly proposed legislation that if passed could spark changes to the country’s immigration laws.
Decomposed body found in Mackey Street building
A PARTIALLY decomposed body was found on a bed inside a building on Mackey Street yesterday.
Officer dies in police gym
A ROYAL Bahamas Police Force training officer was found dead in the gym of the RBPF’s training college on Monday.
Second oil dump site found in Grand Bahama
A second illegal oil dumping site has been discovered on Grand Bahama following a similar incident about two weeks ago.
Cable pledges 'remedy' over Aliv $60m bond
Cable Bahamas' top executive yesterday said itself and the Government will "remedy any challenges" caused by non-compliance with covenants related to $60m in bonds issued on Aliv's behalf.
Arawak port predicts 20% profits plummet
New Providence's major commercial shipping port is projecting a near-20 percent year-over-year profit decline for its current financial year as COVID-19 depresses demand for cargo imports.
Major Bahamas investor defeats 'nuclear weapon'
A Supreme Court judge has rejected a Nassau hotel owner's bid to deploy a "nuclear weapon" against a prominent Bahamian investment house and resort/real estate developer.
Roadmasters’ Bahamas Half marathon, 10k race goes virtual
IN the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Bahamas Roadmasters has decided to take its 2020 Bahamas Half & 10 kilometre race virtually, powered by the Cancer Treatment Centres of America.
NACAC says Miller-Uibo’s concerns ‘require urgent attention of World Athletics’
North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) is supporting Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo in questioning why World Athletics didn’t penalise women’s 400 metre world champion Salwa Eid Naser from Bahrain for apparently missing a series of drug testing.
Bahamians invited to participate in One Run Global Challenge
BAHAMIANS are being invited to participate in the One Run Global Challenge on December 10.
'Very little left in tank' for GB private sector
Grand Bahama has "very little left in the tank" after a September 2020 survey revealed almost two-thirds of its businesses are faring "worse or in danger of not surviving" due to COVID-19 and Dorian.
POLICE ACT OVER WEDDING BREACH: AG’s son among guests cited after issuing apology for attending ceremony
The Attorney General’s son Carlyle Bethel was among a number of individuals informed by police last night they would face action over a rules-breaking wedding which took place in Nassau last Friday.
Atlantis confirms opening is Dec 10
ATLANTIS’ announcement of its re-opening on December 10 has sparked elation among Tourism officials who view it as a light at the end of the tunnel for the rebound of the country’s economy.
