'The fight is still on for survival'
Bahamian aviation operators yesterday warned "the fight is still on for survival" despite the Government's move to re-open inter-island commercial air travel from tomorrow.
Hotel workers at 'wit's end' ahead of re-open
Hotel workers were yesterday said to be at "their wit's end", a union president said yesterday, with many unable "to go much further" after enduring a six-month wait for their employers to re-open. Darrin Woods, the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allie
Bahamas must 'get real' over tourism re-opening
The Bahamas must "get real" on the urgent need to re-open its tourism industry, a Cabinet minister argued yesterday, adding: "We've got to pull the trigger." Dionisio D'Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business that The Bahama
Small businesses say 85% are ‘one man bands’
Some 85 percent of a new small business advocacy group’s members have been reduced to “one-man bands” by COVID-19 and its lockdowns, its first proposed president revealed yesterday.
Maritime regulation woe 'a crime in itself'
A Chamber of Commerce division last night said The Bahamas' failure to properly regulate the maritime industry was "a crime in itself" amid fears about seabed damage caused by cruise ship anchors. The Chamber's energy and environment division, in a
Union leader says Gov't approves COVID training
A trade union leader yesterday disclosed that the Government has approved a national COVID-19 training programme targeted primarily at tourism workers and all who come into contact w
Hand sanitiser sales level off following initial surge
Bahamian hand sanitiser manufacturers yesterday said sales have levelled off and are now "stable month-to-month" following the initial surge during COVID-19's early stages.
Cleaning firms in 'ebbs and flows'
Cleaning and janitorial services firms are receiving business in "ebbs and flows”, one company said yesterday, adding that private contracts in place before the pandemic have kept it s
ActivTrades: The great markets melt-up
The financial markets have been the outstanding performers during the pandemic, seemingly benefiting from conditions that otherwise brought entire sectors of the economy to their knees.
‘Nurses need better care and safety’
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams wants a worker’s compensation system established to ensure the best medical care and treatment for nurses in the event of COVID-19 infection.
‘It’s like a bulldozer on the seabed’
LOCAL environmental watchdogs say they want the government’s investigation into the alleged damage to coral and fishing grounds by cruise ships to be “quick” and “public”.
15-year-old accused of using gun to rob woman
A 15-year-old was charged with armed robbery in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.The North Andros boy was accused of using a .9mm pistol to rob a woman of a wallet containing $200, two Alcatel cell phones valued at $90 each and $80 cash which belonged to
18-year-old accused of sex with minor
AN 18-year-old was remanded to prison yesterday over allegations he had sex with a minor.Mark Strachan appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged with two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and one count of child pornography.The
Pineridge Education Centre reopens its doors
PINERIDGE Education Centre reopened its doors in the Kipling Building yesterday, with redesigned classrooms adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols and guidelines to provide a safe environment for learning. Thirty-three students are registered at the
16 warned after failing to socially distance on boat
A magistrate yesterday warned and then discharged 16 people who were arrested for failing to adhere to social distancing protocols while they were riding on a boat last week.Tyrell Gaitor, 27; Mechello Griffin, 30; Shakeal Holbert, 27; Ricardo Adderl
Crack cocaine addict told to attend drug counselling
A 34-year-old man was ordered to attend drug counselling after he pleaded guilty to crack cocaine possession in court yesterday. Police arrested Aristotle Smith after they seized $60 worth of crack cocaine from him on September 4. The court was tol
Sir Franklyn's importance to the country
With thousands of job losses in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Abaco, Exuma and other parts of The Bahamas, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic’s debilitating impact on the domestic and global economy, the announcement of the Minnis administration signing a $400m heads of agreement for the Jack’s Bay Resort and Marina development in South Eleuthera comes as good news, in an otherwise sombre environment.
In tribute to Pastor Roach
On Thursday, 3rd September, 2020, Pastor Hugh Roach transitioned into eternity.
A nation builder
I was saddened to learn of the transition of Pastor Hugh Roach.
‘Jazz’ Chisholm scores first run of MLB career
Another day, another career milestone for Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm.
