Show me the money
SCORES of Atlantis employees and members of an activist group chanted “Minnis got to go” as they protested near Parliament Square and marched for workers to receive their severance pay from the resort.
'You can't turn tourism on and off like the tap'
A major hotelier yesterday voiced concern over the "mixed message" sent by the latest COVID-19 restrictions for November 1's re-opening, arguing: "You can't turn tourism on and off like a tap."
Gov't gives 'notice' of main bond issue
The deputy prime minister yesterday said the Government has alerted the international capital markets that it is preparing to market and issue its foreign currency bond offering.
Retailers fear 40-60% curb-side sales drop
Non-food retailers will likely see a 40-60 percent sales drop-off compared to in-store activity, Tribune Business was told yesterday, after the Prime Minister ordered the sector back to curb-side offerings.
Super Value eyes 6am start to beat lost COVID hours
Super Value's principal says he plans to open the supermarket chain at 6am from today in a bid to reclaim some of the shopping hours lost to the new COVID-19 restrictions.
Abaco seeks Dorian lockdown exemption
Abaco's Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said he will seek exemptions from the newly-unveiled COVID-19 weekend lockdown to ensure Hurricane Dorian reconstruction continues unimpeded.
Davis: all we’re doing is pressing the pause button
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday the government’s planned holiday and weekend lockdown is not the answer to the country’s COVID-19 crisis.
Rupert Roberts: it’s crazy now and will be ‘til Friday night
SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts says while the new COVID-19 restrictions will affect sales, store executives will not “second guess” the recommendations made by health officials to curb the spread of the disease.
Lockdown ‘devastating’ for Abaco
ABACO residents yesterday blasted the government’s decision to reimpose a weekend lockdown for the island due to high COVID-19 cases there, saying the new restrictions will be “devastating” for the economy and rebuilding efforts.
Birthday party ends in court
A woman who denied behaving in a disorderly manner and using profanity while celebrating her birthday at home was granted bail before her trial.
Here we go again: PM piles on the pain in desperate bid to halt runaway virus
RESIDENTS in New Providence and Abaco will be placed under strict movement restrictions, featuring a 7pm daily curfew and full weekend lockdowns until the COVID-19 situation sees improvement, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, pictured, announced yesterday.
NHI unveils next stage ambition
THE National Health Insurance Authority has announced plans to expand its primary care services.
Three months in jail for store break-in and theft
A SPANISH Wells man was sentenced to three months in prison for breaking into his father’s shop and for stealing an assortment of vodka from another business last week.
Man accused of stealing pouch
A 30-year-old man was remanded to prison after he was accused of trying to steal a woman’s money pouch.
Man who hit girlfriend told to keep the peace
A MAN who assaulted his girlfriend during a domestic dispute last month was bound over to keep the peace for a year.
Jonquel returns
After she opted out of the 2020 WNBA season, Jonquel Jones made her official return to the basketball court this week in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League.
Marlins on the brink of elimination
Jazz Chisholm and the Miami Marlins are faced with elimination for the first time in the 2020 MLB playoffs.
Reckley and Johnson in international showcase
Bahamian baseball prospects continue to showcase their skills on the international stage.
Offer already on the table as Wilson weighs next move
Wardrick Wilson’s recruitment has reopened since he signed on for a year of prep football and the former four star recruit had already received one official Division I offer.
Spare us the drivel
THE humble Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel gave the world guidance about the inaccurate retelling of history that could serve as a balm for those choking on still more hogwash from Kevin Evans.
