Tourism losing $8.5m yearly to plastic pollution
The Bahamian tourism industry is losing up to $8.5m annually to plastic beach pollution, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has revealed, undermining the sector's key attraction.
Suppliers deny long contractor wait time
Building supply and hardware stores say contractors are not having to endure long wait times in their efforts to secure essential supplies.
Eleuthera businesses suffer 'tremendous' water cut-off hit
Businesses in central Eleuthera yesterday complained that their operations were affected “tremendously" by the water supply cut-off over the past week.
Water Corp chief: Cut-off supplier was given $4m
The reverse osmosis plant operator that cut-off central Eleuthera's water supply has been paid $4m this year to cover debts owed by the Water & Sewerage Corporation, it was disclosed yesterday.
Johnson: ‘Clean athletes should demand better from their federation’
SHAUNAE Miller-Uibo has been vocal about her displeasure with the decision in Salwa Eid Naser’s whereabouts case – which cleared the Bahraini sprinter of any wrongdoing and now other icons in the sport have joined the growing chorus of scepticism.
Buffaloes retire Buddy Hield’s No.24 jersey
Chavano “Buddy” Hield was honoured by the programme where he concluded his high school career, a place vital on his journey toward NBA stardom and a place he calls his second home.
Kadeem, Mark and Travis top performers among Bahamians
KADEEM Coleby, Mark St Fort and Travis Munnings were several of the top performers among Bahamian basketball players active in their respective programmes over the weekend.
Time to revisit vehicle inspection outsourcing
A Bahamian auto dealer yesterday suggested the COVID-related backlogs and shortages at the Road Traffic Department should reignite discussions on outsourcing the vehicle inspection process.
Coleby posts double double in Turkey debut
AFTER a strong preseason, Dwight Coleby made his 2020 debut in the Turkey Basketball League.
36 new cases and four deaths
THIRTY-SIX additional COVID-19 cases were recorded yesterday along with four more deaths.
Grand Lucayan sale needs 'double deal'
The Grand Lucayan's sale will not close until Royal Caribbean and its joint venture partner have sealed the deal for Freeport Harbour, a Cabinet minister disclosed to Tribune Business.
‘Sermons can’t be censored’
THE head of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fernander said Bahamians must be careful of forming a “sermon censoring” society.
‘Majority of non-hotel staff now back at work’
Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes yesterday claimed that the vast majority of Bahamians laid off due to the pandemic are now back at work.
‘OUR COVID TACTICS ARE NOT WORKING’: Sands and Davis united in condemning road map for dealing with crisis
THE government’s approach to tackling COVID-19 is not working - according to both former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands and Opposition leader Philip ‘Brave’ Davis.
Comments by Bishop Ellis
I consider Bishop Neil C Ellis to be a spiritual giant in the Bahamian Christian community who is considered a spiritual father to many young clergymen. With a membership in the thousands coupled with an international reach that extends throughout the United States of America and the Caribbean, if there’s one Bahamian preacher of the gospel one would think would have the listening ear of the Free National Movement (FNM) administration and Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, it would be Ellis.
COVID-19 approach
The whole idea of public health is predicated upon knowledge. Knowledge based on years of medical understanding. Knowledge of a pandemic. Knowledge of how and who to test, to quarantining, to isolation and lock downs, all of it is knowledge driven. That is why I am absolutely confused and angered by the stance taken by this government’s COVID Surveillance Unit.
EDITORIAL: Ellis offers criticism, but no solutions
BISHOP Neil Ellis was the talk of social media yesterday, after he took a break from rendering unto God to loudly condemn Caesar.
WORLD VIEW: OAS General Assembly failed the people of the Americas
ANYONE who followed the 50th regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), would be forgiven for believing it was held to discuss Venezuela and Nicaragua.
INSIGHT: When lockdown comes, COVID takes a toll on mental health in the home
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Family: People Helping People Project - financed through a grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation - met with over 300 participants in weekly supportive group therapy. These groups met in various locations including The Bahamas Department of Corrections, Kemp Road, East Street etc.
