Tourists discharged after claiming officer gave permission to go on beach
THREE American tourists who were accused of violating the COVID-19 emergency orders were discharged on Wednesday after they claimed an officer gave them permission to go on a local beach on Independence Day.
Monument unveiled in tribute to the victims of Dorian
DEPUTY Prime Minister Peter Turnquest encouraged the Grand Bahama Port Authority to complete the clean-up of communities in Grand Bahama, gently telling an audience during a ceremony yesterday that there remains too much debris on the island.He was s
MP's brother denies '$100k for influence'
An MP’s brother has denied he was promised $100,000 “for local influence” in helping to secure the necessary government permits for a controversial Harbour Island marina project. Michael Johnson, brother of Stephen “Hank” Johnson, the central and so
Opening hours 'fix' is top requirement
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday predicted that any discrepancies in business opening hours were likely to be addressed “very quickly”, adding: “What’s important is we fix it.”Jeffrey Beckles, speaking after it was revealed that th
Central Bank in 100% GDP wipe-out warning
The Central Bank yesterday warned the Bahamian economy would suffer a near-100 percent wipe-out if a Dorian-strength storm scores a direct hit on both New Providence and Grand Bahama.The regulator, unveiling its full report on the category five storm
Businesses facing 'cripplingly expensive' cash flow insurance
“Cripplingly expensive” business interruption cover, and “local” bank managers allowing borrowers to only protect their loan rather than property value, were key weaknesses exposed by Hurricane Dorian. The Central Bank, in its review of the “lessons
Bahamas urged to re-examine 'citizen investors'
A Bahamas-based contractor yesterday argued that this nation should re-examine introducing an “investor citizenship” initiative to help counter COVID-19’s negative impact.
FAKE COVID TESTS USED BY VISITORS
HEALTH officials say people have tried to enter the Bahamas with fake COVID-19 documents, prompting a police investigation.
Police increasing efforts to enforce emergency orders
AFTER three tourists were filmed jumping a fence to get to Cabbage Beach, National Security Minister Marvin Dames maintained yesterday that anyone found in breach of the COVID-19 emergency orders will suffer the consequences. This also applies to tourists, he said.
Problems? ‘Exams are going well’
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd yesterday dismissed claims that the national BJC and BGCSE exams had experienced some operational challenges on their first day of sitting, insisting “the examinations went on very well” despite allegations otherwise.
Driver without mask fined after he is pulled over
A 43-year-old man was yesterday fined $200 for failing to wear a mask while he was outside of his home. Bernard Cooper was accused of committing the offence while driving along West Bay Street around 11.35pm on July 9. He pleaded guilty to violating
Bail denied to man accused of throwing acid
A 20-year-old man who was accused of throwing acid on a woman during an altercation last year was denied bail in Magistrates Court yesterday. Audley Martin was charged with causing harm and using a corrosive substance to harm Alanda Curtis on June 1
Hosting birthday party with 200 guests will cost Jamaican man $1,000
A JAMAICAN man was fined $1,000 yesterday after he admitted to hosting a party with nearly 200 guests in defiance of the physical distancing protocols outlined in the COVID-19 emergency orders. Lamar Walters, 23, was accused of allowing more than 30
Police hunt armed robber
POLICE are looking for a suspect who committed an armed robbery on Monday. According to reports, shortly after 8pm a man was leaving his home situated off Golden Isles Road when he was accosted by a gunman who robbed him of his wallet and cell phone
You won't see me again, man promises court
A man was yesterday fined $300 after officers found a quantity of marijuana in his bathroom earlier this month. Peter McBride, 59, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged with simple drug possession after officers found 2.18 ou
Summer success season is getting underway
College-bound students face a great deal of uncertainty about their future because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Who would have thought that in 2020, students would take their graduation photos wearing masks, that graduation ceremonies would be online instead of in-person, and that many of them would be unsure if or when they would be able to go off to college?
$30m spent so far to assist Abaco
BAHAMAS Power and Light has spent over $30 million to date on Abaco’s power restoration efforts, according to the company’s chief operations officer, with full restoration expected by September. During a virtual press conference yesterday, Ian Pratt
Fined $25 for selling coconuts on the street
A 20-year-old man was yesterday fined $25 for selling mangoes, coconut water and coconut jelly on the side of the street without a permit. Marvin Joseph appeared before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux charged with one count of hawking, after he wa
Time to stop this unjust destruction of Bahamas family life
“SO God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1 v27 NIV translation.
Enlightened comments
In your July 9th 2020 edition there appeared a most enlightening and important letter under the heading ‘How we could have prevented pandemic’. I hope as many Bahamians as possible have read this contribution as it is invaluable. I, for one, learned many things I didn’t know about vaccines.
