Ministry cleaning
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has closed its headquarters for deep cleaning and sanitisation after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The office closed yesterday morning and will remain closed until Thursday, September 17 a
BAHA MAR SCRAPS OCTOBER OPENING: Resort tells workers goal to launch next month not feasible
The Government's tourism re-opening plans were yesterday dealt a major blow after Baha Mar told staff its October return was "not achievable" due to COVID-19 spikes here and in key US markets.
Church leader row now moves to Supreme Court
A SUPREME Court judge is set to decide whether the pastoral board of Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries has the right to protest the appointment of the organisation’s newly assigned leader.
China diplomat attacks U.S. ‘abuse’ of power
CHINA’s embassy in Nassau has accused the United States of “abusing” its power through a decision that prohibits American embassies from doing business with companies that use equipment manufactured by some Chinese manufacturers.
Man accused over body wrapped in sheet
A 34-year-old man was charged with murder yesterday, days after a man’s body was found wrapped in sheet in the area of Bacardi Road. Charles St Luc also known as “Elmo” appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt charged with the death of
Pastors donate generators
A GROUP of pastors from the African Methodist Episcopal Church has donated more than 20 new generators to assist with Abaco relief efforts post Hurricane Dorian, which ravaged that island one year ago.Representing the group of pastors was Reverend Ra
Issues facing the world
There are two issues I would like to address but I do so from a world weary cynical perspective:
United Bahamian people
The Bahamas is now a failed state in my view.
Chisholm and Marlins regain winning record
The Miami Marlins began a pivotal seven-game homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies with their first walkoff win of the season and regained a winning record in the standings.
93 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths, three deaths under investigation
The Ministry of Health reported that there were an additional 93 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, two confirmed COVID-19 related deaths and three more deaths under investigation.
IAN FERGUSON: Bring teams together to fight COVID dysfunction
Our current circumstances, and disruption to the traditional workplace, have caused great upheaval in employee synergy for many companies. Some are working remotely, some are coming into the office or workplace, and everyone is fearful and suspicious about their colleagues' health. The social crisis that we face, along side the health and economic ones, has taken a toll on teamwork throughout the economy.
Bahamas First in 14.3% profit fall
Bahamas First yesterday unveiled a 14.3 percent decline in total comprehensive income for the six months to end-June 2020 as reduced claims partially offset COVID-19's impact.
STATESIDE: US politics - history shows it’s all about keeping it in the family
We all know that the head of government here in The Bahamas is the Prime Minister, chosen in general elections held every five years since independence. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. No election is needed to reaffirm that fact.
Minnis urges Junkanoo to stay on hold until virus subsides
WHILE paying tribute to a deceased Junkanoo pioneer in Grand Bahama this week, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he hoped the community would not organise future parades until the COVID-19 threat subsides.Dr Minnis extended condolences to the fami
190 health workers out of action because of COVID-19 exposure
MORE than 190 healthcare workers have been taken out of the system due to COVID-19 exposure, Health Minister Renward Wells revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Red Cross hotline helping people driven to the brink
THE BAHAMAS Red Cross said it received more than 200 calls to the organisation’s support hotline in less than a month in August mainly related to those feeling financial stress or not having a job amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Bernadette Saunders,
Economic empowerment zones to be expanded
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis tabled an amendment in the House of Assembly yesterday to expand New Providence’s economic empowerment zone, which will allow Englerston and Montel Heights to now qualify for concessions. He noted the zone is now “lim
Shavaul Butters all set for transfer
SHAVAUL Butters will relocate to a new state to complete his senior season of high school basketball and prepare himself for collegiate recruitment in the class of 2021.
'Reno' Johnson vs Jaime Munguia tentatively set for October 24
A MUCH anticipated bout between Tureano Johnson and Jaime Munguia has a tentative date - October 24.
