Symonette and Sands question approach
FORMER Minnis administration Cabinet ministers Dr Duane Sands and Brent Symonette appeared unconvinced yesterday by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to close beaches during the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend. In a robust defense
'Opaque' dealings hit City Markets HQ sale
AML Foods is battling a series of “opaque” transactions as it seeks to uphold “the validity” of its $3m purchase of City Markets’ former headquarters building. The BISX-listed food retail and franchise group, in legal filings supporting its bid for
Parts of BPL network ‘not working optimally’
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) chairman yesterday disclosed that parts of its grid “are not working optimally” due to the utility’s delayed $535m bond refinancing.
'Devastating' if COVID-19 finds its way to Exuma
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce chief has warned it will be “devastating” for business and consumer confidence if the border re-opening brings COVID-19 to the island. Pedro Rolle told Tribune Business in a recent interview that many residents remained n
Trading volumes 'vital' to $3.6bn Gov't debt listing
Bahamian financial analysts yesterday said trading volumes will be “the critical factor” when $3.6bn in government bonds begin trading on the stock exchange today. Larry Gibson, vice-president of Colonial Pension Services (Bahamas), told Tribune Bus
Retailers reveal slow Independence sales
Retailers yesterday revealed sluggish Independence Day sales due to the continuing economic fall-out and uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Pedro Neely, owner of PC Smart Tees, told Tribune Business this was his first year of operations “but we’re tryi
TRUST ME: PM tries to persuade us he’s right
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he closed parks and beaches for the Independence Day holiday weekend “out of an abundance of caution” and because “prevention is better than cure”. He said the healthcare system could melt down if he does not make such tough decisions, painting a picture of a country where rare diseases like mumps, rubeola and measles could emerge as immunisation levels drop if COVID-19 cases overcome the system.
Two walk free in 2016 killing
THE Court of Appeal yesterday overturned the murder and manslaughter sentences of two men accused of stabbing and killing another man in 2016, after the accused men argued that the trial judge failed to use his discretion when he allowed a statement from a witness who did not appear in court into evidence.
12 fishermen apprehended
TWELVE fishermen were apprehended in the central Bahamas for fisheries violations on Tuesday by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. While on routine patrol, patrol craft HMBS Lignum Vitae under the command of Senior Lieutenant Ricardo McQuee
Man charged with murder
A 23-year-old man was charged with murder in Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Shanfano Dean appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis charged with the murder of Jerone Thompson on March 28.According to initial police reports, shortly before
Too drunk to remember stealing cash from bar
A 48-year-old man was ordered to pay back a sum of money he stole from a bar earlier this year after he admitted to stealing the funds while he was under the influence of alcohol. Joseph Rolle appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis ch
PM's boogying history helps dictate curfew
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said no one can say whether he is right or wrong for imposing a 10pm to 5am curfew to prevent spread of COVID-19, admitting in the House of Assembly yesterday that there is no scientific basis for the decision to lockd
Restaurant pair admit trying to bribe police
TWO men were fined a collective $1,500 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after they admitted to attempting to bribe two police officers to avoid being charged for operating a restaurant past the allotted time. Dennis Palomino, 51, and Michael Woodside,
When it comes to beaches, I think Caesar had it right
During my short stint in politics, the party with which I was affiliated, the SDP fought a by-election in South Eleuthera. At the time we found ourselves fighting not only the PLP, but also the BDP/FNM, but that is a story for another day.
How we could have prevented pandemic
SARS-CoV-2 is a new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The virus has destroyed lives and brought the world to a grinding halt.
Miller-Uibo in 150m clash
Shaunae Miller-Uibo and American Allyson Felix will add another chapter to their rivalry today when they face off in a new initiative for World Athletics - the ‘Weltklasse Zurich Inspiration Games.
Raw Talent: Johnson to join pro basketball academy in France
THE Raw Talent organisation continues to provide an alternative path for young Bahamian athletes to professional basketball.
COVID-19 ‘affected my progression as a sprinter’
THE COVID-19 pandemic has presented a series of challenges to student athletes, particularly to outgoing high school seniors.
Fine after admitting marijuana possession
A 20-year-old man was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after he pleaded guilty to marijuana possession with the intent to supply in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Jacobee Black appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis after officers seiz
BREAA: Illegal foreign broker fight top priority
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BRWA) newly-elected president has pledged to make the fight against illegal sales by foreign brokers her top priority.Christine Wallace-Whitfield, the first woman to serve a record fourth term as BREA president,
