Schools will still reopen in September, says Lloyd
THE Ministry of Education still intends to reopen public schools on September 21 with virtual education first and then move on to “blended learning” to be a combination of virtual and face-to-face classrooms, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd.
Davis blasts the government for its 'failure
PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis labelled the Minnis administration a failure over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the new lockdown is “only necessary because of a series of specific mistakes” made by the government.
Turnquest: Expect big changes to family budget
FINANCE Minister Peter Turnquest said while officials expect some changes to happen in the “family budget” due to the re-imposed national shutdown, decisions have yet to be made concerning the future of public servants.
Abaco mother worried about support after her son tests positive
AN Abaco woman, whose son has COVID-19, says she is concerned about the lack of communication from health officials on the island as she and her husband have yet to be tested for the virus.
Salons fear they will not survive second lockdown
AFTER the initial COVID-19 lockdown forced them to close for three months earlier this year, some salon and barbershop owners fear they won’t be able to survive this new restrictive period.
Mountain of PPE equipment arrives from China
THE shortage of Personal Protection Equipment has been a problem for countries all over the world since the COVID-19 crisis first exploded.
'Don't kill the fly with the sledgehammer'
Bahamian businessmen yesterday warned that the two-week national lockdown could be “more devastating than COVID-19 itself”, and urged: “Don’t use a sledgehammer to kill a fly.” Ben Albury, Bahamas Bus and Truck’s general manager, told Tribune Busine
Auto dealers 'crippled' as sales drop 55.5%
Auto dealers yesterday said they were bracing for the two-week lockdown’s “crippling” effect after suffering an industry-wide 55.5 percent decline in new vehicle sales for the 2020 second quarter. Rick Lowe, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s s
Foreign reserves enjoy $200m restriction boost
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said restrictions imposed on capital outflows have boosted the external reserves by $200m to-date, as he pledged: “Losing control of the peg is not an option.”John Rolle, unveiling the regulator’s economic assess
Lockdown: 'Low hanging fruit' missed out
The Bahamian private sector was yesterday said to be in discussions with the government to address “low hanging fruit” that can aid the economy amid the latest COVID-19 lockdown.Jeffrey Beckles, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confedera
Governor: No tourism rebound fully till 2023
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday warned the tourism industry might not fully recover from COVID-19 until 2023 with the Bahamian economy now projected to contract by 15-20 percent this year.
PMH STAFF PLEA FOR PROTECTION: Doctors and nurses beg for equipment to guard against COVID
WITH the situation at Princess Margaret Hospital at “a boiling point”, doctors and nurses yesterday called on health officials to implement the “necessary protocols” to better protect workers amid safety concerns at the hospital about the COVID-19 threat.
Why close down islands with no recorded cases?
FAMILY Island restauranteurs like Dwight Hart are frustrated with the one-size-fits-all COVID-19 restrictions that will force him to shutter his business for two weeks even though Exuma only has three confirmed cases of the virus.
Passenger death sees jet divert
AN American Airlines plane from Puerto Rico landed at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Monday night to disembark an elderly man who died. According to government officials, the diversion took place after the 84-year-old man experienced a medical event and became unresponsive. He was given medical assistance but died.
Johnson’s warning on work permits
AMID economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson said the government will not be issuing any new work permits, except under “urgent circumstances”.
‘Full’ animal centre cries for help
THE Bahamas Humane Society is at full capacity with over 400 animals in the shelter and representatives have made an appeal for donations of food and cash.
Island tale to inspire women to follow dreams
A new novel by a Bahamian author seeks to inspire young women to always follow their dreams, regardless of the circumstances.
Wedding woes – Vendors seek dialogue with government
The wedding industry has been thrown into chaos. Many brides and grooms are distraught over cancellations and repeated postponements. The weddings that are still happening have been vastly downsized, and wedding vendors have found themselves in an indefinite limbo.
BBF withdraws from FIBA WCup Skills Challenge tryouts
Without any response to their request to stage practice to select the national teams for the under-17 boys and girls skills challenge, the Bahamas Basketball Federation had no other choice than to withdraw from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Americas Region competition for qualification for the World Cup Skills Challenge.
Jean: ‘It’s important for us to be ready for this tournament’
WITH the country now locked down again and no venue to train on, men’s national soccer coach Nesley Jean said he’s hoping that he can still get the Bahamas Football Association’s team ready for the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup QATAR 2022.
