Total COVID-19 lockdown branded 'economic suicide'
By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net The Prime Minister has been urged to “think like a businessman" by one private sector executive who warned that any renewed attempt to totally lockdown New Providence will be “economic
Colina suffers 96% fall on investment income
A BISX-listed life and health insurer has revealed that 2020 first-half profits were down $3m year-over-year after its investment income plummeted 96 percent due to COVID-19's impact. Colina Holdings (Bahamas), the parent of Colina Insurance Company
Water suppliers hit by 'issues we don't control'
By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net Water manufacturers say third-party issues outside their control impacted the industry's ability to keep up with demand last week after a day's production was lost to the aborted lockd
SKYGuard | Bahamas Power & Light Tropical Storm Laura Weather eAlert (#10)
Sunday, 23rd August, 2020.
Tropical Storm Laura not forecast to be hurricane until well away from Bahamas
TROPICAL Storm Laura is not forecast to become a hurricane until it is well away from The Bahamas and in the Gulf of Mexico, according to Chief Meteorological Officer Arnold King.
62 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths reported on Saturday
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 62 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Saturday.
Department of Inland Revenue Exuma Office closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) wishes to advise the public that its Exuma Office is temporarily closed for deep cleaning and sanitizing following a staff member testing positive for COVID-19.
Southeastern islands prepared for Tropical Storm Laura
Minister of Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said the southeastern islands of the Bahamas are prepared and officials are closely watching Tropical Storm Laura and its track in the Bahamas.
Bahamas Power & Light | SKYGuard Tropical Cyclone Weather Alert ( #9)
A couple of hours ago an observing site on the southeast coast of Puerto Rico reported sustained winds of 52 kt.
UPDATED: Sandilands nurse dies of COVID-19
SATURDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Minister of Health Renward Wells has paid tribute to Sandilands nurse Bernadette Rolle, who died of COVID-19.
SKYGuard | Bahamas Power & Light Tropical Storm Projected Track & Intensity ( Bulletin #8)
Surface observations and Doppler radar data from Puerto Rico indicate that the centre of Laura is currently over the Virgin Islands, eastern Puerto Rico, and the adjacent Caribbean waters.
Five deaths, 93 COVID-19 cases reported on Friday
THE Bahamas recorded five additional COVID-19 deaths and 93 newly confirmed cases of the virus on Friday.
Curfew implemented on Acklins and Crooked Island
A CURFEW has been implemented on Acklins and Crooked Island with immediate effect after a COVID-19 case was confirmed on Acklins and officials launched investigations into seven suspected cases between the two islands.
Grand Bahama food distribution programme expanded with Urban Renewal
AS applications for food assistance have increased, Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said the government has expanded its food distribution programme with the help of Urban Renewal.
EDITORIAL: The long arm of the law has a heavy hand
WHEN Deon Duverny set off to drive his cousin home, he did not expect the journey would end in a prison cell.
Inagua, Ragged Island projected to feel strongest winds of Tropical Storm Laura
A TROPICAL depression being monitored by weather officials has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Laura.
Fresh Creek Bridge closed
The Fresh Creek Bridge is a vital transport link as it provides the only road crossing of Fresh Creek waterway in Central Andros.
Emergency medical dispatchers temporarily relocated to PHA Corporate Training Centre
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has temporarily relocated Emergency Medical Dispatchers from their previous location at the Police Control Room to the PHA’s Corporate Offices in Centreville.
