Son claims he had firearm so he could protect mother
A MAN who claimed he pleaded guilty to illegal firearm and ammunition possession to “protect his mother,” is expected to appear before the chief magistrate for sentencing today.
Denied bail over assault charge
A 35-year-old man who assaulted another man earlier this week was yesterday denied bail ahead of his trial.
Follow simple advice
It is interesting to reflect on the past and consider how far we have come in establishing our rights and our privileges. However, in our slow movement forward, we have left something behind. We have forgotten to emphasise our corresponding duties – the duty we owe our fellowmen when it comes to respecting their privileges.
Future ripe with opportunity
The US council on foreign Relations published and article entitled: “It Is Time to Abandon Dollar Hegemony”, on July 28, 2020.
Ayton and Suns undefeated
DEANDRE Ayton and the Phoenix Suns have been the biggest surprise of the NBA restart with an undefeated record thus far including back-to-back wins over playoff teams.
Fox, Isaacs on Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities
BAHAMIAN Baseball prospects Lucius Fox and Todd Isaacs joined Major League’s Baseball Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) programme to discuss the development of the sport in the country.
Auto parts supplier pleads website case
An auto parts supplier yesterday urged the government to permit its website to facilitate delivery and pick-up purchases as The Bahamas entered it second COVID-19 national lockdown. Dwayne Higgs, WHIM Automotive’s general manager, told Tribune Busin
Digital provider: 'We're like domestic credit card'
A digital payment provider, which facilitates the National Insurance Board’s (NIB) unemployment benefit payments, yesterday likened its system to a “domestic credit card”. Sean Smith, SunCash’s business development manager, told Tribune Business tha
$8.8m Andros bridge eyes December finish
The $8.8m Staniard Creek Bridge replacement is due to be completed by Bahamas Marine Construction by December 2020, the Ministry of Works has announced.Desmond Bannister, minister of works, said the existing concrete bridge structure was in “extremel
Company losing fight against staff lay-offs
An auto parts and hardware store yesterday warned it may lay-off some of its 25 staff members due to the restrictions imposed by the new two-week COVID-19 lockdown.Doreen Rolle, owner/operator of Rolle’s Auto, told Tribune Business: “The hardware sid
GB marine life set to land knock-out blow
Grand Bahama’s marine life will be at centre stage when boxer Mike Tyson takes on one of the ocean’s greatest predators during the launch of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week this Sunday. The channel will feature the Tyson versus Jaws: Rumble on the Re
Breezes remains open with 'handful of guests'
A major Bahamian resort yesterday confirmed it remains open despite the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown because it is hosting “a handful of guests” waiting out their 14-day quarantine requirement. Muna Issa, SuperClubs Breezes managing director, told T
Funeral director slams restrictions
A Bahamian funeral director yesterday said it “not fair” and in “poor taste” that persons cannot give their loved ones a full send-off during the latest COVID-19 lockdown. Denalee Penn, Evergreen Mortuary’s chief executive, told Tribune Business of
Training Agency aids 255 students online
The National Training Agency (NTA) says it is giving 255 students free online job training and certification to prepare them to function effectively in the workplace amid COVID-19. The students are being trained in office procedures; information tec
36 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Wednesday
The Bahamas recorded 36 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, 30 on New Providence and six on Grand Bahama.
Government releases lockdown emergency order
THE government released the emergency order for the current two-week lockdown on Tuesday night.
EDITORIAL: We must protect our frontline workers
TIME and again during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been reminded of the importance of the work being done by medical personnel – and the need to do our part to help protect those workers.
WORLD VIEW: Climate change is killing the Caribbean one cut after another
AMID the feverish work to cope with both the public health and economic effects of COVID-19 on their populations, Caribbean governments can be forgiven for dropping their guard against the existential dangers posed by climate change.
ALICIA WALLACE: We need to take account of all COVID’s symptoms - mental, financial and social
We’ve spent another holiday weekend on lockdown followed by one day to prepare for a two-week nationwide lockdown.
