Deputy PM: Too early to say if govt will extend unemployment benefits programme
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said Wednesday it is too early to say if the government will extend its unemployment benefits programme, expressing hope that reopening the tourism sector will return people to work.
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ALICIA WALLACE: No more ‘Papi’ stories please PM - just a clear message and a sign you understand
During the FNM convention ahead of the 2017 general election season, there was major concern about the leadership.
NEMA: Be ready for peak of hurricane season
THE National Emergency Management Agency is urging all residents to remain prepared as the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is approaching. According to a NEMA release yesterday was considered the date for the peak of the season. “From mid-Aug
Delays over payments 'are being addressed'
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials say they are working to rectify all issues with Grand Bahama vendors used for its Small Home Repair programme after concerns were raised by suppliers about not receiving payments since the initiative was la
PLP opposes amalgamated schools on Mayaguana
THE official opposition is calling the government’s decision to amalgamate the public schools on Mayaguana “a regressive education policy”, but the director of education says the decision was made to maximise the government’s resources.Yesterday, PLP
Doctor criticises lack of COVID treatment at Rand
A well-known private physician in Freeport has criticised the lack of treatment for COVID patients hospitalised at the Rand.
Hotel's revenues cover just '25% of light bill'
A prominent hotelier yesterday sounded the alarm for small Out Island resorts as he revealed his property will make a $2m loss this year on revenues barely able to cover "25 percent of the light bill". Magnus Alnebeck, the Pelican Bay resort’s gener
Crime 'epidemic' hits Abaco reconstruction
Abaco business and community leaders yesterday said they were "dumbfounded" that The Bahamas' top police officer would refute a crime "epidemic" that threatens to destroy post-Dorian recovery. Roscoe Thompson, the Marsh Harbour/Spring City Council’s
Contractors stunned by PM's 'three strikes' COVID enforcement
The Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president yesterday said he was "very surprised" by the Prime Minister's unveiling of a COVID-19 a 'three strikes and you are out' policy for the industry. Michael Pratt told Tribune Business he was also
Supply shortage squeezes virtual learning expense
Electronics retailers yesterday warned that global demand has sent the price of virtual learning devices "skyrocketing" and created supply shortages as the October 5 school return looms.
Taxi chief blasts tourism strategy
The taxi union's president has blasted the tourism industry re-opening plan for “falling way short” as he revealed that 60 percent of drivers have already lost their plates due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
Minister blames COVID for Dorian pledging 'shortfall'
By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net A Cabinet minister yesterday blamed COVID-19's economic fall-out for the Government receiving just $364,000 in cash out of the $1.5bn promised at January's Hurricane Dorian pledging co
Retailers: Back-to-school sales starting to pick-up
Back-to-school suppliers yesterday said demand for their products was slowly increasing as children prepared to return to the classroom or virtual learning on October 5. James Wallace
Carnival unaware of its ships damaging seabed
A MAJOR cruise line has said it is unaware of any issues with its ships related to allegations of seabed and marine life damage caused by vessels sheltering in Bahamian waters near the Berry Islands.
Drug find
A JOINT effort by police and law enforcement partners led to the discovery of a marijuana field in Andros. Sometime after noon on Monday, officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit in conjunction with Operation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, United Stat
Deportation order for Haitian man
A SENIOR magistrate yesterday ordered a Haitian man to be deported after he pleaded guilty to entering the country illegally. Wilbert Forestan, 39, was charged with illegal landing after he was accused of entering the country without leave of an imm
No official complaints made on PMH care issues
Health Minister Renward Wells said yesterday his ministry has yet to receive any “direct” or “written” complaints from patients alleging mistreatment from staff at Princess Margaret Hospital or other medical facilities.
Resident renews attempt to build new cemetery
A LOCAL resident is reviving an effort to build a new cemetery off Bernard Road. The Town Planning Committee in 2018 rejected James Bain’s application to build the cemetery on 13 acres of vacant land he owns near the Budget convenience store, which
Three-point plan to boost nurse numbers
WITH the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to strain healthcare workers, Health Minister Renward Wells said the government is hoping to hire nurses from abroad to aid in the fight.
