TUESDAY'S UPDATES: PM reverses new 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.
Chamber's 'grave concern' on lockdown release effect
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) today said it is "gravely concerned" by a near-total lockdown of New Providence that may ultimately prove "counterproductive" to the Government's health objective.
Food Distribution Task Force hoping stores closure will be reconsidered
SUSAN Larson, head of the National Food Distribution Task Force, said the group is hoping the abrupt decision to close food stores will be reconsidered.
PLP Deputy calls for amending of lockdown order
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “immediately amend” the most recent lockdown order, stressing people need time to prepare for a seven-day shut down.
Super Value owner seeks permission for staff to buy groceries tomorrow
SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts says he is seeking permission for his employees to buy groceries on Wednesday after the privilege was granted to employees of the AML Group of Companies despite the seven-day lockdown.
Bishop Walter Hanchell asks PM to open New Providence
BISHOP Walter Hanchell of Great Commission Ministries said he sent an email to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis asking him to open New Providence up so people can get food and other necessities.
COVID numbers checked to see if they're new cases or part of backlog
WITH more than 1,300 confirmed cases of COVID in the country, health professionals are busy deciphering if the latest numbers should be attributed to a backlog of tests or if they are new cases.
Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas restructuring – downsizing a possibility
THE Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas advised staff in a memo Monday that the corporation will be restructuring with the possibility of downsizing.
UPDATED: Glenys Hanna Martin hits out at new lockdown measures
Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin hit out at the government’s new lockdown measures on Monday night, calling them “brutal”.
EDITORIAL: The hurricane of the COVID pandemic has hit us
Wow, this is brutal.
Does smash hit ‘WAP’ expose sexist double standard?
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have stirred up a storm of controversy with their new song and accompanying music video “WAP”.
New lockdown brings despair for some residents
A HALF pitcher of water and a few dry goods are all Desmond Taylor has for the seven-day lockdown Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis implemented Monday night.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert: Nassau
STARTS: 08/18/2020 11:57 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/18/2020 2:00 PM EDT
Police call for patience amid 311 hotline complaints
AMID complaints that the 311 hotline is not being answered, police officials are urging the Bahamian public to be patient as they wait to receive assistance from the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s COVID-19 command centre.
Tribune to publish digitally during seven-day lockdown
Due to the government's strict seven-day lockdown The Tribune will be published in digital format only over the coming days.
DPM rejects Bahamas 'debt crisis' description
The deputy prime minister has rejected assertions that The Bahamas is one of 52 nations trapped in a debt crisis, arguing that the country remains "in a relatively good position".
Bulk property tax discount 'win-win'
The Government can "get an immediate cash injection" worth potentially hundreds of millions by implementing a series of discounts for bulk real property tax payments, a prominent realtor said yesterday.
Union chief fears COVID middle class wipe-out
A trade union leader last night backed the Prime Minister's decision to place New Providence on total lockdown as he warned that COVID-19's economic impact may wipe out the Bahamian middle class.
Shipyard plans rebound from 'brink of closure'
Grand Bahama Shipyard yesterday said last week's termination of 67 workers was vital to its survival strategy after events over the past 15 months brought it "to the brink of closure".
Environmentalists urge reversal of oil explorer's licence extension
Environmentalists yesterday demanded that the Government “rescind” the extension granted to the Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) license to drill for oil in Bahamian waters.
