COVID TAKES HIGH TOLL ON MARRIAGE: Lawyers report surge in couples looking to divorce after lockdown
PROMINENT attorneys yesterday revealed “a tremendous increase” in divorce cases coming before them following the end of the first COVID-19 nationwide lockdown.
Frontline police now fitted with body cams
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has officially launched the use of body worn cameras for its first responders and front line officers.
‘Officers were collecting meals for inmates’
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle said yesterday that a restaurant that has been opened in the Golden Gates Shopping Plaza during lockdown is one of several servicing people in police custody, but it should not be selling food to members of the general public.
Grand Bahama’s clean-up gathers 1,000 derelict cars
About 1,000 derelict vehicles have been removed so far on Grand Bahama as part of a major clean-up initiative underway in Freeport to restore ‘the second city’ back to a state of cleanliness it was once known for.
Ayton and Suns miss out on Western play-in game
Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns will miss out on the Western Conference “Play-In” game, despite a late run at the postseason that became a captivating storyline of the NBA restart.
51 new cases as surge goes on
NEW Providence recorded a new single-day record of 51 confirmed COVID-19 cases yesterday.
About 15 student-athletes sign up for scholarships
THE Bahamas Parents Association of Student Athletes is doing all it can to assist as many Bahamian student-athletes attain their goal of competing and earning a degree at various NAIA, Junior College and NCAA divisional colleges and universities in the United States.
Kings sink 21 3s, roll to win as Lakers rest most starters
BUDDY Hield concluded the Sacramento Kings’ 2019-20 season with one of his traditional streaky shooting performances and a win over an in-state rival.
New visa scheme to let people work or study in Bahamas for a year
CABINET has approved a recommendation from the Economic Recovery Committee to introduce an extended stay visa programme so foreigners can work or study in The Bahamas for a year.
Armed robbery sentences quashed by Court of Appeal
THE Court of Appeal yesterday quashed the armed robbery sentences of two men who were accused of stealing an assortment of items from a woman in 2014, after they argued the trial judge erred when he allowed “prejudicial evidence” to be admitted into their trial.
Air conditioning unit thieves must pay up or cool off in prison
THREE men who admitted to stealing two air conditioning units and posting them online for sale at a reduced price were ordered to pay fines of a combined total of $4,000 or risk spending six months in prison.
Eight months in jail for breaking into car to steal items
A MAN was sentenced to eight months in prison yesterday after he admitted to breaking into another man’s car to steal an assortment of items earlier this year.
Teenager on gun charge is granted bail
A TEENAGER, arraigned on a charge of illegal firearm possession, was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
'Low hanging fruit' for business ideas
The years 2020 ,and perhaps 2021, will prove to be seasons where entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity will thrive. With thousands of well-established businesses failing under the COVID-19 cloud, and literally millions being laid off the world
Long Island slows despite re-opening
Long Island businesses yesterday said the economy remains slow due to the absence of international visitors even though it has been released from the latest COVID-19 lockdown. Jennifer Cartwright-Butler, owner/operator of Jen C Collection, told Trib
Family Island set out infrastructure challenge
Family Island Chamber of Commerce heads are arguing that infrastructure and communications development concerns are a major obstacle hindering their islands’ economic development. Speaking at an Economic Recovery Committee (ERC) Town Hall meeting ye
Govt promises shared economy funding boost
A top Ministry of Finance official yesterday said “direct funding” is being provided for Bahamians wishing to pool resources and enter the vacation rental market. Marlon Johnson, acting financial secretary, told an Economic Recovery Committee webina
Exuma fears 'established' businesses facing closure
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said there are “rumblings” that some “established” businesses on the island may permanently close once the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted. Pedro Rolle, pictured , while not naming any specific companies,
53 cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday
The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that there are 53 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
