CONCACAF has new calendar for its events
CONCACAF has restructured its qualification process for several events and announced a new calendar for its regional events amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major to join Arizona State Sun Devils in PAC-12
ALLBRY Major will transfer to the West Coast to join PAC-12 powerhouse, the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Insurer: We can't raise premiums indefinitely
A leading insurer says the industry “simply cannot keep putting broad brush premium increases” on Bahamian households and businesses because this will create an unsustainable business model.Tom Duff, Insurance Company of The Bahamas (ICB) general man
ART OF GRAPHIX: Avoiding really graphic mistakes
Ever had a misunderstanding with a graphic or website designer who promised a dazzling design, but instead delivered a big mess? Did you lose time, hundreds of dollars, business reputation and suffer emotional turmoil? And, the worst part: You had to
Super Value chief: Do you know of closures?
Super Value’s president yesterday questioned whether consumers are aware that the government has mandated all food stores must close on Sunday and Monday to help counter COVID-19’s spread.“Does the public realise that we are closed on this upcoming S
Magistrate's Court targeting August 4 for full resumption
The Chief Justice yesterday said the Magistrate’s Courts will resume full operations, inclusive of filing claims, the issuance of summonses and the setting of new court dates, on August 4. Sir Brian Moree QC, pictured, told Tribune Business: “We have
Bahamas bids to secure $9m in UK exports trade
The government yesterday said it was aiming to secure almost $9m worth of annual Bahamian exports to the United Kingdom (UK) by ratifying a trade deal before year end. Cabinet ministers and trade officials met with representatives from the British H
Real estate president clarifies market's state
The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) yesterday waded into the mixed assessments of the industry’s strength following its emergence from COVID-19 lockdown. The association moved to bring context and perspective as some brokers, agents and firms
Hardware suppliers see minimal storm business
Hardware and building materials suppliers yesterday reported no increase in business despite the weekend tropical storm threat posed by “potential cyclone nine”. Brent Burrows, CBS Bahamas (Commonwealth Building Supplies) general manager, told Tribu
SKYGUARD eAlert #9: Bahamas Power & Light Tropical Cyclone Projected Track & Rainfall Accumulation
Wednesday, 29th July, 2020.
37 new cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there are 37 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
EDITORIAL: We’ve won the first round of this fight - time to do it again
THERE is good news and bad news in the fight against COVID-19.
ALICIA WALLACE: Can we have some clarity please AFTER the press conference headlines
On Monday, 40 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, most of them in Grand Bahama and New Providence. The were 16 new cases on Sunday and 10 on Saturday. The return of weekend lockdowns and the 7pm curfew were not welcomed. Everyone knew there would be an announcement last Friday, but most expected a full lockdown.
Now you see it . . . and now you don't
A BUILDING that housed government agencies including the Ministry of Labour and the Road Traffic Department has been demolished. The Clarence A Bain Building, on University Drive and Moss Road, is making way for a new development from the University
100,000 conchs perish through COVID-19 rules
TRADERS estimate more than 100,000 conchs have died and gone to waste this year because of COVID-19 restrictions forcing closure of popular food outlets and the loss of thousands of dollars revenue. Vendors at Potter’s Cay Dock yesterday shared pict
Senior Exuma executive goes into self-isolation
EXUMA Administrator Preston Cunningham is in isolation after coming into contact with one of the COVID-19 cases on the island, local MP Chester Cooper said yesterday. Mr Cooper, MP for Exuma and Ragged Island, also said while Mr Cunningham had teste
D'Aguilar apologises to couples for inconvenience
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday apologised for the inconvenience caused to all couples who were scheduled to get married last weekend, saying the government should have informed people in advance about the option to request for a weddin
'Interference' slashes BDB bad debt recovery to 50%
“Interference” in loan recoveries has made it extremely challenging for the Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) to claw back even 50 percent of its credit losses, international consultants have revealed. Canada-based International Financial Consulting (I
Tourism arrivals off 99% in June
A senior Ministry of Tourism official yesterday revealed a 99 percent year-over-year arrivals drop for June 2020 despite opening up to private air and sea visitors half-way through. Dr Kenneth Romer, the Ministry of Tourism’s executive director of p
