Jitney drivers ask 'What about us?'
Jitney drivers are “totally irate” and “sorely displeased” after being left out of the latest emergency powers orders that allowed for commercial activity to resume on August 31.
NO CHARGES FOR LOCKDOWN DEMO: Out-of-court deal stops prosecution and avoids arrested suing police
THE people arrested last week for protesting New Providence’s immediate seven-day lockdown will not be charged in court, according to attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, one of the lawyers representing the group.
Cooper calls on govt to detail state of treasury
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper yesterday called on the government to provide a report on the current state of the Public Treasury and all loan agreements approved for this year.
Jobs crisis hits church funding
RELIANCE on the church has grown “exponentially” amid the country’s COVID-19 outbreak, a reality that has created challenges across the board, according to Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander.
Spanish woman, 73, was cocaine mule
AN elderly Spanish woman who was arraigned earlier this year in connection with the seizure of 12 pounds of cocaine was yesterday released to the Department of Immigration for deportation after spending five months in custody.
Looking to spring next year
With the NCAA Division II 2020 Fall Championships cancelled, Bahamian football players will have to look to spring 2021 to complete their collegiate careers on the gridiron.
Miller Jr granted NCAA waiver for immediate eligibility
WHEN the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles take to the court for the 2021 season, Franco Miller Jr could have an immediate impact with the programme.
Now we're on the right road, we can begin hard task of rebuilding
The Prime Minister outdid himself during his national address this past Monday. Clearly he has a new crew of advisers and I am especially pleased to note that Dr. Dayl-Regis is back in the loop as lead spokesperson for the health protocols and management of the pandemic on behalf of the Bahamian people and the administration.
Drilling for oil in The Bahamas would be a disaster
The recent oil spill on the southeast coast of Mauritius is a reminder that drilling for oil in The Bahamas is a recipe for disaster.
Man violates curfew to charge ankle bracelet
A 27-year-old man who claimed he violated New Providence’s curfew because he went to get the adapter to charge his ankle bracelet was fined $500 yesterday.
Fined for cocaine possession
A man who officers seized nearly ten ounces of cocaine from on Tuesday was fined $5,000 in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Teenager given bail ahead of trial
A teenager who was accused of hacking into a man’s social media account was yesterday granted bail ahead of her trial.
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to pay $875,000 back wages
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will pay back wages totalling $875,000, which were owed to the crew while they were stuck on board their ships over the past two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'VAT holiday? Who's buying uniform for virtual school?'
Retailers are not enthused about the back to school value added tax (VAT) holiday set to run from August 31 to September 20.
Setback on recovery as cases soar again by 110
THE Bahamas recorded 110 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, pushing the nation’s count up to press time to a staggering 1,923.
Row ends in fatal stabbing
POLICE are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on Tuesday night which left a man dead.
EDITORIAL: Is a level playing field really the best way?
WITH the country on course to start to reopen next week, when will the borders fully reopen?
ALICIA WALLACE: Scratching your head trying to work out what really changed in seven days? Me too
Last week, the Prime Minister announced a seven-day lockdown to start immediately due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The next day, he reversed the decision because, as should have been obvious, people were not prepared for it. He said various business could operate “until further notice”, but never gave any indication of plans to announce another lockdown.
Union chief congratulates PM on changes
BAHAMAS Public Service Union president Kimsley Ferguson yesterday praised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for relaxing the COVID-19 restrictions in New Providence, saying the move will bring much needed relief to the business community. He also said
