Airlines: We needed more re-open notice
The government should have given more than 24 hours’ notice of its decision to re-open “the lifeline for the Family Islands” so that the private sector could be better prepared, aviation operators said yesterday.Anthony K Hamilton, president of the B
Weekend closure costs retailers 40% of sales
Bahamian retailers are divided between the “desperate need” to generate more sales by opening at the weekend and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Herbert Marshall, general manager of Sell-All Electronics, told Tribune Business : “Opening up on wee
Exuma Chamber chief: struggle to return 60%
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce president has warned it will take time for economic activity to return to levels where it can support 60 percent of businesses that existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.Hailing the prime minister’s decision to allow full
Development Bank targets $2m investment in poultry
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) is planning to facilitate or invest up to $2m to boost local farmers’ share of the fresh poultry market.Aiming to boost farmers’ revenue streams and reduce food imports, the BDB is launching its Community Poultry pi
Pandemic exposes lack of immigration enforcement
Immigration takes place when a country permits non-nationals from other nations to stay (reside) within its borders rather than “come and go” for visiting purposes. Immigrants, meaning those who migrate to another country through immigration, signifi
Scotiabank wins regional honour
Scotiabank Bahamas is celebrating its second consecutive Best Bank award after again being named on Global Finance Magazine’s list of 2020 Best Banks in the Latin American region. The selection comes amid an ongoing digital transformation designed t
Cancer Society appealing for donations as events called off
THE Cancer Society of The Bahamas is appealing for donations to continue its operations and outreach after the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Dorian prompted the cancellation of major fundraising events. The non-profit organisation is committed to
$10m received in Dorian donations with $7m spent
THE Bahamas has received about $10 million in donations to assist with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in Grand Bahama and Abaco, with about three quarters of that sum already expended to help storm victims, according to a NEMA official. Captain Ste
New York City imposes 11pm curfew amid Floyd protests
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City imposed an 11 p.m. curfew Monday as the nation's biggest city tried to prevent another night of destruction amid protests over George Floyd's death.
Statement on the reopening of regular domestic travel
As part of the ongoing and phased reopening of the country, domestic borders will be opened for regular domestic commercial flights and for domestic pleasure craft and yachts. This applies to all islands of The Bahamas.
Defence Force investigating video
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) says it is aware of video and audio messages circulating on social media said to be of newly promoted RBDF Marines, amongst others, ignoring COVID-19 assembling protocols.
SUNDAY UPDATE: No new confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Sunday that there are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
'No justice, no peace': Protests resume in NYC for 4th day
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials were looking for a peaceful way forward as the city entered a fourth day of protests against police brutality that have left police cars burned, and led to the arrest of hundreds of people.
UPDATED: SpaceX's historic encore – Astronauts arrive at space station
SUNDAY UPDATE (AP): SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk’s company.
Protesters converge on White House for second straight day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shouting "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't breathe," hundreds of people converged on the White House for a second straight day Saturday to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump's response.
Woman robbed of truck on East Bay Street
Police are searching for three men after an armed robbery early on Friday evening.
SATURDAY UPDATE: No new cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Ministry remembers Alrae Ramsey and Dr Blair John on anniversary of disappearance
THE one year anniversary of the disappearance of Alrae Ramsey and Dr Blair John in Italy was marked on Friday.
Man killed, 10-year-old girl among injured in shooting
A MAN is dead and a ten-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting on Friday in Bel Air Estate. Two other people were injured in the incident - one from gunshot wounds and the other from injuries suffered while trying to escape.
Road works at Milo Butler Highway, Tonique Williams Darling Highway junction
THE junction at the Milo Butler Highway and Tonique Williams Darling Highway will be closed from Saturday, May 30, to Sunday, May 31, from 7am to 7pm for road works.
