Construction re-open averts 'complete halt'
The Bahamian construction industry would have "come to a halt within a week to 10 days" had the Prime Minister yesterday not relaxed COVID-19 restrictions on hardware stores being able to open. Robert Myers, head of the Caribbean Group of Companies,
Roberts hails extra hours from lockdown relaxation
Super Value's president last night said the reversal of New Providence's near-total lockdown was "better than back to normal" as his stores can now open for longer than they did pre-COVID-19. Rupert Roberts told Tribune Business that his 13-store su
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 19th August: Freeport – update
STARTS: 08/19/2020 10:30 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/19/2020 4:00 PM EDT
Normal operating hours for commercial banks, insurance companies, brokers and agents
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that commercial banks, insurance companies and brokers and agents have been permitted to operate from 8am to 5pm, as needed, to allow residents to make the necessary preparations for a developing weather system.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 19th August: Nassau
STARTS: 08/19/2020 8:30 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/19/2020 11:30 AM EDT
BPL | SKYGuard Long Range Tropical Cyclone Weather Bulletin #2 ( Invest 98L)
Wednesday, 19th August, 2020.
SHAMBOLIC: PM forced into dramatic U-turn after public fury at ‘no notice’ lockdown
LESS than 24 hours after announcing a seven-day immediate lockdown for New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reversed the harsh measures yesterday afternoon and allowed food stores, pharmacies, water depots, gas stations and hardware stores to open from 6am to 9pm beginning today.
Three men accused of violating curfew
THREE men were brought to court earlier this week to face charges of violating the national curfew. Trevon Stubbs, 21, stood before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with violating the curfew after police found him on Mount Tabor Drive
'Govt zigging and zagging all over the place'
THE hours leading up to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ U-turn on New Providence’s seven-day lockdown caused unnecessary chaos, Progressive Liberal Party Deputy Leader Chester Cooper said yesterday as he criticised government’s “zigging and zagging”
Man admits theft and causing damage
A 30-year-old man was ordered to pay $700 in the Magistrates Court yesterday after he pleaded guilty to stealing items valued at $380 and causing damage estimated at over $600. Wardnell Pierre, 30, stood before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux, cha
Clarke making the transition to collegiate level
THE country’s former top junior female tennis player Sydney Clarke is now making the transition to the collegiate level.
Protesters gather over 'no notice' lockdown
SEVERAL people were arrested yesterday morning after a protest near Windsor Park sparked by the lack of notice given over New Providence’s seven-day lockdown. The protestors defied orders to remain indoors and instead took to the streets to decry th
Charged with running a non-essential business
A 46-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrates Court earlier this week for operating a non-essential business in breach of COVID-19 emergency orders. Roberto Williams appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with operating a no
‘Sand Man’ now No.15 among title contenders
Amron Sands is now listed at No.15 among contenders for the North American Boxing Federation heavyweight title.
Lockdown took private sector totally off-guard
The private sector was caught totally off-guard by the Prime Minister's decision to completely lockdown New Providence for seven days and bring commerce to a near-total halt. Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer
95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Two Atlantic systems could become tropical storms
WEATHER officials are keeping a close eye on two systems in the Atlantic Ocean that could potentially strengthen into tropical storms later this week.
Graycliff unveils 'workation' plans
A prominent Nassau resort has today unveiled its "workation" initiative as it bids to be "a home office in paradise" for foreign workers and students operating remotely.
Aquapure to be 'slammed' on water production backlog
A top bottled water manufacturer today predicted it will face a production backlog lasting for weeks once the present New Providence lockdown is lifted and demand surges.
PM reverses new lockdown measures
A DAY after announcing a seven-day immediate lockdown for New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has reversed the harsh measures, allowing food stores, pharmacies, water depots, gas stations and hardware stores to open from 6am to 9pm beginning Wednesday.
