Banks told: Don't take benefits to repay loans
The Central Bank yesterday said it has ordered commercial banks and credit unions not to use clients' COVID-19 unemployment benefits to repay loan facilities.
BTC to continue 'home work' model to end-2020
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it will continue the work-from-home model that is running 90 percent of its operations for the rest of 2020.
COVID-19 forces Scotia to close Cable Beach branch
Scotiabank (Bahamas) yesterday confirmed it has closed its Cable Beach branch until next Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Three charged with violating curfew
THREE men were brought to court yesterday to face charges of violating the national curfew.
Philip ‘Brave’ Davis ‘in stable condition’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party officials on Monday said PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis is in stable condition resting comfortably in the hospital after contracting COVID-19.
Grand Bahama lockdown extended
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the extension of Grand Bahama’s lockdown for seven days.
Lyford Cay Foundations announces $1.5m grant for food aid
LYFORD Cay Foundations has announced a commitment of $1.5 million in grant funding for food aid to the Bahamian community.
Anglican schools to go fully virtual for reopening
THE Anglican Central Education Authority has announced it will adopt the Ministry of Education's model of a fully virtual platform for the reopening of school.
PM announces seven days of further lockdown measures for New Providence
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the strongest restrictions yet for New Providence during a national address on Monday night in response to the deepening COVID-19 crisis.
08172020 EDITION
Monday, 17th August, 2020.
WORLD VIEW: External observation of elections protects democracy and rights
CARICOM countries have been subject to intense scrutiny in the period March to August this year, relating to the conduct of general elections, maintaining democracy and upholding the rule of law.
INSIGHT: We must be careful not to let the cure be as damaging as the disease
WITH the country being engulfed in the raging second wave of COVID-19 infections, our knee-jerk response for flattening the curve - lockdown - is once again being implemented in full force.
Bar owner arrested after unauthorised gathering
THE owner of a popular bar was arrested on Friday night after police responded to reports of an unauthorised gathering, which contravened COVID-19 Emergency Orders.
Virus-free islands happy after curfew lifted
RESIDENTS of islands that have remained COVID-19 free are happy to know they can once again move around as curfew has been lifted on certain islands.
Andros residents now fear there could be more cases
ANDROS residents say they fear there could be more COVID-19 cases in the community after a local tested positive for the virus last week, becoming the island’s first COVID case.
Education minister confirms he has tested negative twice
EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd has confirmed he’s tested negative for COVID-19 twice.
ZNS will continue as usual, says TV chief
CHAIRMAN of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas Fred Gotlieb said it will be business as usual concerning news production at the agency, despite the building’s closure due to COVID-19 exposure.
Dr Michael Darville thanks staff at Doctor's Hospital
Senator Dr Michael Darville has expressed his gratitude to the staff at Doctor’s Hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID alters Grand Lucayan agreement
A Cabinet minister is still “optimistic” the Grand Lucayan’s sale and redevelopment will proceed even though COVID-19 may make the deal look much different to its original version. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune B
Govt puts 'roadblocks' on 50% of construction
The government’s tightening of restrictions on hardware stores has created “roadblocks” preventing more than 50 percent of the construction industry from functioning properly, a top engineer is warning. Quentin Knowles, The Bahamas’ Society of Engin
