Civil servants fight civil war
The Bahamas Public Services Union’s (BPSU) president and treasurer have won another skirmish in their legal battle with rival executives and trustees over how the union’s funds are being used. Kimsley Ferguson, pictured , and Philip Greenslade succe
'Not too concerned' on GB power's new extra charge date
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president is “not overly concerned” about the island’s energy monopoly adding an extra charge to customer bills on October 1 because the date is not fixed.
Hospitalised Davis says ‘Thank you’ for prayers
Opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis gave his thanks to supporters last nights for their prayers after testing positive for COVID-19.
Nearly 200 new cases reported in 48 hours
THE Ministry of Health reported 198 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, pushing the nationwide total to 1,315.
Nygard relatives: ‘We’re victims too’ – Two of tycoon’s closest family members accuse him of sex trafficking
CANADIAN fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces astonishing new allegations – that he sex trafficked two of his closest relatives and had them subjected to sexual assault.
Killed by bullets fired through window
A FAMILY has been left distraught after their loved one was fatally shot while standing inside his Elizabeth Estates home on Saturday night.
We must take more offence whenever we hear the N word
It will take a stretch of credulity to try and make the case that Bahamians are inherently racist. Black, brown, white or any hue in between, we are wedded to the principle of equality.
Time to bring back Bay Street
Tribune Business on Thursday 13th August “Commercial Landlords Urged…” realtor David Morley tells the desperate story of where the country is today and perhaps portends where we are on the way to, on our current trajectory.
Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield: ‘Y’all can read me well’
A POSSIBLY tenuous situation between Chavano “Buddy” Hield and the Sacramento Kings front office this offseason has already begun.
Gardiner shows his speed and versatility
LIKE his Bahamian On Track Management, Inc. counterpart Shaunae Miller-Uibo, World Championship men's 400 meter champion Steven Gardiner showed his versatility and speed over the weekend by competing in a pair of meets in Mariette, Georgia.
Oil explorer hails govt in granting licence 'certainty'
An oil explorer has pledged to complete its first exploratory well in Bahamian waters “well within the timeframe” provided by the initial three-and-a-half month licence extension granted by the government.Simon Potter, the Bahamas Petroleum Company’s
Food retailer: Customers get increasingly frustrated
A Bahamian food retailer says “the money is not adding up” as customers get increasingly frustrated at the length of time it is taking to enter and check-out of stores amid the COVID-19 restrictions. Travarus Barrow, the Phoenix Supermarket’s genera
Port Authority partners on digital food vouchers
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has teamed with the Kanoo Pays app to launch a digital food voucher initiative targeted at helping the island’s most vulnerable families. The tie-up will aid the Grand Bahama Food Distribution Task Force, upon
No curbside privacy for pharmacy clients
A Bahamian pharmacist says the present COVID-19 restriction limiting pharmacies to curbside service is inconveniencing customers as there is “no privacy” and it is too “hectic”.Johnathan Frazer, head pharmacist at the People’s Pharmacy on Prince Char
Lumber provider 'busted open at maximum throttle'
A hardware and lumber provider says it is “busted open at full throttle” after the Government determined that only lumber and concrete providers can remain open during the COVID-19 lockdown. Anthony Roberts, general manager of City Lumber Yard, told
63 new cases of COVID-19, one more death
The Ministry of Health reported on Sunday that there are 63 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
133 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday
The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there are 133 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Philip “Brave” Davis, Dr Michael Darville examined in hospital
Leader of the Opposition Philip “Brave” Davis and Senator Dr Michael Danville are in hospital after being examined “out of an abundance of caution”.
ZNS headquarters closed after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
ZNS Headquarters in New Providence closed for cleaning and sanitation on Saturday after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Lockdown and curfew lifted for Spanish Wells
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that, based on the advice of health officials, Spanish Wells may resume normal commercial and social activity, effective immediately.
