Three accused of forgery, attempted fraud
Three Grand Bahama men were charged with forgery and attempted fraud in connection in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Austin Augustine, 27, of Hanna Hill, EMR; Loran Turnquest, 29, of No 15 Waterfall Drive, Freeport; and Darren Davis,
Jailed for violating curfew
A 27-year-old man who pleaded guilty to violating New Providence’s curfew was sent to prison yesterday because he could not pay a $750 fine. Shaquille Williams appeared before Magistrate Cara Turnquest-Deveaux charged with curfew violation after pol
Minnis must remember he said it is the people's time
The announcement that Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip “Brave” Davis had contracted the COVID-19 virus is a stern reminder that the virus is no respecter of persons. We must pray for the PLP leader and the 1,300 plus Bahamians who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Our ‘Junkanoo Boyz’ are placed in Group F
The Bahamas learned its possible path to a berth in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following CONCACAF’s preliminary qualification draw.
It’s official: Isnord will join Get Better Academy
WILKENSON “Kenny” Isnord will officially join Get Better Academy (GBA) in Prague, Czech Republic, as he makes his transition to pro basketball.
Production lag causes 'crazy' water demand
A bottled water supplier described yesterday's re-opening as "pretty crazy" and said it will need "a couple of days" for production to catch-up with demand following Monday's shutdown. Christian Knowles, Aquapure's chief of operations, told Tribune
Ex-minister blasts GB Power's 'heartless' fee
An ex-Cabinet minister yesterday blasted Grand Bahama Power Company as "inhumane and heartless" for asking customers to foot the bill for $15m in Dorian recovery costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Obie Wilchcombe, the former West End MP and ex-touris
Wholesalers warn on restock delays
Wholesalers yesterday warned that food retailers should expect some restocking as they try to “catch up” with the lost time created by the now-aborted (for the moment) full New Providence lockdown. Richard Curry, Lightbourn Trading's general manager
New insight into the neurological impact of COVID-19: Virus can worsen strokes, affect brain and nervous system
WHILE there is at this time notenough data to prove that coronaviruscan be the root cause of neurological complications, medical professionals note that, like other viruses such as influenza, patients with COVID-19 may experience headaches, anosmia (loss of sense of smell), dizziness, Guillain-Barre syndrome (the immune system attacks your nerves), and even strokes.
Health coaching seeks to reshape healthcare with holistic approach
Hiring a health coach is, in a lot of people’s minds, only something athletes and celebrities do to ensure they stay fighting fit and/or look for the camera.
Motivation alone is not enough
Health coach Ethan Quant, CEO of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Dealing with pain “down below”
There are many potential causes of testicular and scrotal pain and swelling.
Miss Bahamas Universe ends reign disappointed in pageant system
As her reign comes to an end, outgoing Miss Bahamas Universe Tarea Sturrup gives up her crown with disappointment in her heart and unfulfilled dreams of making a difference.
ALICIA WALLACE: One man cannot deal with this crisis on his own. Minute-by-minute decisions are not going to get us through this
Some of us do not seem to matter. There is little consideration to people living with illnesses and in need of medication, people experiencing poverty, elderly people, unhoused people, women, or children.
Bishop thanks Minnis for 'gracious decision'
By TANYA SMITH-CARTWRIGHT tsmith-cartwright@tribunemedia.net BISHOP Walter Hanchell thanked Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for his “graceful decision” to adjust the strict seven-day lockdown imposed on New Providence but called on the nation’s lea
Frustration begins to show in Grand Bahama
Going into the fifth consecutive week of lockdowns in Grand Bahama, some residents are feeling a bit frustrated while others believe it is for the protection of all. One Grand Bahama resident agrees the extended lockdowns are not comfortable, but th
Munroe to file more legal action against PM
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe told The Tribune he plans to file more legal action against Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis after a group of people were arrested yesterday for protesting against New Providence’s immediate seven-day lockdown. He suggested Dr M
Long lines and empty shelves after lockdown U-turn
Food stores were inundated with shoppers on Wednesday, hours after the government reversed the seven-day lockdown.
'Stop beating country with the stupid stick'
The Government was yesterday urged to "stop beating the whole country with the stupid stick" amid growing fears that continual COVID-19 lockdowns will create "an economic implosion by Christmas". Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Govern
GB Power 'cannot keep kicking fee down road'
Grand Bahama Power Company's top executive has warned the utility "cannot keep kicking the can down the road" on implementing the extra charge to recover $15m in Dorian restoration costs. Dave McGregor, its president and chief executive, told Tribun
