DPM: GB airport will be restored 'to former glory'
The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged that the government is still committed to acquiring Grand Bahama International Airport and “restoring it to its former glory”.K Peter Turnquest, speaking at a post-Budget press conference, said the Minnis a
Shoppers urged: 'Rebuild country from within'
Bahamians were yesterday urged to “rebuild our country from within” and “think twice” about spending money abroad as the prime minister gave the go-ahead for the retail sector’s full re-opening.Egan Kemp, president of Eunison Company, the Shoe Depot
Man who drinks 'a lot' is fined after passing out
A MAN who claimed he violated the national curfew because he passed out while trying to walk home from the bar was fined $400 yesterday. He was among several people who appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes for curfew and lockdown vi
$700k awarded to SMEs hit by Dorian
MORE than $700,000 in grants are being awarded to over 70 small and medium-sized businesses on Grand Bahama that were affected by Dorian. The RISE Economic Recovery Grant Programme is awarding $725,000 in funding to 76 businesses to help with their
Pair plead guilty on drugs charge
TWO men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for dangerous drug possession after officers found a quantity of Indian hemp at their respective homes. Navada Nairn, 43, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes after officers fou
WE’RE NOT QUITE DONE YET, FOLKS: Major steps forward in easing emergency but lockdowns remain
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday the country has officially moved into Phase Three of the government’s reopening plan, reducing the national curfew and allowing non-essential storefront businesses to open with essential staff.
Dr Sands to continue to serve as physician
FORMER Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said he will continue to serve the country as a physician in public and private practice while providing help where needed in his capacity to aid in the COVID-19 fight.
Threats to PM probed by police
POLICE are investigating a video of an Abaco man who made threats against the Prime Minister and the MP for Central and South Abaco, according to Minister of National Security Marvin Dames.
Families warned over killer toads
THE MINISTRY of Environment is doing an inspection after reports surfaced on social media of an invasive and toxic species of toad reappearing on Bahamian soil.
‘Deficit will not lead to new taxes’
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said the government does not anticipate a need for new taxes when the economy recovers from the COVID-19 crisis.
Elderly woman raped at home
AN elderly woman was raped in her home by a male assailant Wednesday night, police said.
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.
That was a Budget? Not in my book
The National Budget presented in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, 27th instant, by the Minister of Finance, was nothing short of a document that is not worthy of being referred to as a Budget.
Olympic hopeful has ‘Charisma’
She’s looking to become one of the next Bahamian Olympians, but the multi-talented Charisma Taylor will have to decide whether she will do it in the triple jump, the high hurdles or in both events.
MLB clubs decide on payments to players
AS the uncertainty around Major League Baseball and its minor league affiliates continues, several MLB clubs have made their decision on whether to halt or continue payments to players in their farm systems.
Kemp, Wilson named NCAA Div. II All-Americans
SHYRONE Kemp and Jahmaal Wilson were named NCAA Division II All-Americans by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their standout indoor seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beauty salons hopeful of re-open by end-June
Barbers and beauty salons yesterday voiced optimism that the government may allow them to re-open before end-June even though several operators have already decided to close permanently. Dellarese Taylor, the Bahamian Cosmetologists and Barbers Asso
Financial provider hails budget tax rise rejection
A Bahamian financial provider has praised the government for rejecting new or increased taxes in the 2020-2021 budget, branding its fiscal strategy as “very bold, creative, inclusive and collaborative”. Robert Pantry, pictured , Simplified Lending’s
Microsoft partners with Bahamian founded non-profit for social impact webinar
A Bahamian-founded non-profit, HAP, is organising a high level impact webinar in conjunction with Microsoft to collaborate and share thoughts on a world disrupted by COVID-19. Eager to further the conversation on surviving and thriving post a pandemi
Colina in $2.3m loss as COVID-19 bites
A BISX-listed life and health insurer yesterday disclosed that ordinary shareholders suffered a $2.3m net loss for the 2020 first quarter as COVID-19’s economic impact started to bite. Colina Holdings Bahamas, the parent company for Colina Insurance
