Turnquest gives thanks
AFTER his scare with COVID-19, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest — who has since tested negative for the virus – is thanking everyone for the expressed concern for his well-being.
'Between rock and hard place' over 16% slump
A Bahamian insurer yesterday warned that many motorists may be driving with no coverage after suffering a 16 percent slump in auto premium income for the 2020 first half. Tom Duff, Insurance Company of The Bahamas’ (ICB) general manager, told Tribun
Thousands ignoring BPL disconnection warning
Less than 1 percent of the 16,000 Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) customers threatened with disconnection have yet to pay-off their arrears or agree a payment plan, it was revealed yesterday.
Cruise port stands firm over forecast despite new delay
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive says there “is no reason” to alter its forecasts despite the latest delay to the cruise industry’s return leaving no margin for error. Michael Maura, pictured , the cruise port operator/developer’s top executive, t
Briland optimistic tourism will hold
Harbour Island was yesterday remaining optimistic it can retain tourist business that was running at up to 70 percent of pre-COVID levels despite having to counter damage created by international media. Joseph Dargavage, pictured, managing partner a
GB lockdown's exempt listing missed out hotels
The Freeport hotel where the government’s COVID-19 health team are staying was yesterday forced to seek urgent clarification it can remain open after not being included among “essential” businesses. Magnus Alnebeck, the Pelican Bay resort’s general
Bahamian contractor, Mexican worker at Baker’s Bay ‘test positive for COVID-19’
A BAHAMIAN contractor and Mexican construction worker at the Baker’s Bay property in Abaco have allegedly tested positive for COVID-19, multiple sources have told The Tribune.
UPDATED: 20 more cases with two on Cat Island
TWENTY more COVID-19 cases were confirmed in The Bahamas yesterday as Cat Island registered its first two cases and Bimini saw an increase for the first time in more than a month. The country has now recorded 194 coronavirus cases.
Crisis forces 103 John Bull redundancies
JOHN Bull has made 103 employees - 15 percent of its staff - redundant as the COVID-19 crisis continues to ravage businesses around the country.
‘WE BROUGHT IT ON OURSELVES’: Families rush to stock up for urgent GB lockdown many accept must happen
GRAND Bahamians rushed out to grocery stores yesterday morning just after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a two-week lockdown starting this week in response to the virulent spread of COVID-19 infections on the island.
Grand Bahama hit by two-week lockdown
DECLARING Grand Bahama a COVID-19 hotspot, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday announced a two-week lockdown of the island after a total of 61 cases were recorded there since the country re-opened its borders in early July. Giving a brief stat
National examinations suspended until further notice
THE Ministry of Education has “temporarily suspended” all national examinations effective immediately, until further notice.
Patient tries to leave PMH via window
POLICE were called to Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday after a 44-year-old male patient tried to leave the facility through a window, the Public Hospitals Authority said. The incident occurred around 2.50pm. Video footage of the incident showed
Sandilands visits cancelled
ALL visitation has been suspended at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre and Geriatric Hospital until further notice. Out-patient services including rehab, dental services, beauty salon and the adult psychiatric day patient programme have also been sus
For ‘Shaq’, COVID-19 a blessing in disguise
He couldn’t have easily been concentrating on getting back to playing basketball in Europe, but for North Andros native Shaquille ‘Shaq’ Cleare, the coronavirus pandemic has turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
RBDF officer among three accused of raping two teenagers
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer and two other men were yesterday remanded in custody over allegations they raped two teenagers last week. Yorick Brice Jr, 26, his brother Maximus Brice, 19, and another teenager aged 17, appeared before Chief M
RBDF member tests positive for COVID-19
A Royal Bahamas Defence Force member has tested positive for COVID-19. “The individual has been admitted for medical care and the force’s medical team is currently conducting intensive contact tracing to confirm other members who may have been expos
Five remanded after two separate armed robberies
TWO men and one woman were remanded to prison yesterday over allegations they robbed a man at gunpoint of over $500 last week.Letero Pyfrom, 25, Ashley Minnis, 29, and Matina Minnis, 37, were accused of using a .380 pistol to rob Derick Hepburn of $
UB to carry on remotely
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas will continue remote operations with the exception of a small number of courses for the upcoming academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All lecture, seminar, tutorial, some laboratories and practicum courses will take
