Mixed views on reopening plans
THE business community had mixed reaction yesterday to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ announcement of an ease in lockdown restrictions starting next week. Arawak Cay vendors previously complained about getting shafted by the government during the
‘No VAT cut’ after lockdown
The deputy prime minister said that there will be no tax cuts or additional incentives for businesses coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Back to school VAT holiday 'still on table'
The deputy prime minister said that the back to school value added tax (VAT) tax holiday is “absolutely” still on the table to help citizens during this difficult times brought on by the COVID-19 shutdown.
Restaurants happy to reopen – but say revenue will be halved
Restaurants are “excited” to be able to reopen on August 31, but the restrictions still means more than half in revenue losses.
Essential businesses see trade down by half
Business has fallen by 50 percent and is beginning to slow down even more at essential services businesses during the COVID-19 lockdown.
15 more cases of COVID-19, two deaths under investigation
THE Ministry of Health recorded 15 additional COVID-19 cases yesterday with two more deaths under investigation.
TRAVEL BAN TO STAY TWO MORE MONTHS? Tourism pressure remains as foreign flights may be off until end of October
DESPITE most businesses in New Providence being set to re-open on Monday, Finance Minister Peter Turnquest said he anticipates it will still take several weeks until the government fully re-opens the country’s borders allowing for the resumption of domestic and international travel in all islands.
‘Vendors criminal records should now be wiped clean’
AN ATTORNEY and activist have urged the government to expunge the records of street coconut vendors who were charged and fined for breaking emergency orders, insisting Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ plan to offer them grants to advance their businesses does not go far enough.
Where’s the plan on what we do next?
A FINANCIAL expert contended yesterday that the government’s comprehensive long-term post-coronavirus plan should already have been presented to Bahamians.
Police COVID cases were inevitable
THE number of COVID-19 cases in the Royal Bahamas Police Force is “trending downward significantly”, according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames, who said active cases among officers now stand at three.
Global warming’s huge threat to Bahamas
The Bahamas is at risk of losing 80 percent of its landmass in the next eight decades due to the current pace of global warming, according to Bahamian T Oneil Johnson Jr.
Teenagers remanded over claims they planned to harm a woman
TWO teenagers were remanded into custody yesterday over allegations they planned to use a firearm to harm a woman last week. Mantez Rolle, 18, and a 17-year-old male were accused of being in possession of a handgun, which the prosecution alleged the
BAIC staff unhappy with new manager's changes
WHILE staff at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation have complained about the style of the new management, BAIC’s new general manager Rocky Nesbitt said he is just trying to bring accountability and transparency to an area that is used
Prime Minister's interesting display of political theatre
In an interesting display of political theatre, the prime minister decided to throw the Bahamian people to the wolves in order to save his own political hide. Yet another quality unbecoming of a national leader.
Remembering Neville Smith
The passing of the Hon Justice Neville Smith adds to the rich tapestry of the invaluable contributions that Barbadians have made and continue to make to the development of the Bahamas in various professional capacities, such as teaching, nursing, law-enforcement, engineering, law and medicine.
Nathaniel makes an impact at JUCO basketball showcase
BASED on his performance, Lathaniel Bastian felt he made an impression on the scouts at the All-American Junior College Basketball Showcase.
Police release sketches of suspected rapists
POLICE have released sketches of three suspected rapists and are appealing to the public for information leading to their arrests. ASP Audley Peters confirmed to The Tribune yesterday that the suspects are wanted for separate incidents which occurre
Samuel on the hunt
After spending time here at home since March during the suspension of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, Samuel Hunter has returned to the University of Mississippi for his sophomore year as a member of the Rebels men’s basketball team.
Bail denied as man faces charges of armed robbery
A 37-year-old man was charged with armed robbery in the Magistrates Court yesterday. Miguel Francis, also known as “Smokey”, was accused of robbing Tevaun Davis on August 4. The prosecution said the funds belonged to Polhemus Drugs. According to ini
Fined $500 for assisting in theft
A 28-year-old man who admitted helping another man steal a weed whacker from a yard cleaner last month was fined $500 yesterday. Danrico Carey appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes after he was accused of stealing the gardening tool
