INSIGHT: We can buy ourselves time but there's no fix without testing
As Biminites brace themselves for a painful 14-day lockdown, we are hoping for the best for our brothers and sisters. Knowing how taxing prevention measures have been for many Bahamians, the psychological and socio-economic collateral damage of a two-week lockdown is not to be taken lightly.
Psychologist warns anxiety and stress a 'dangerous cocktail'
By TANYA SMITH-CARTWRIGHTtsmith-cartwright@tribunemedia.netA local psychologist said financial stress from an economic downturn compounded with anxiety and isolation from the COVID-19 lockdown is a “dangerous cocktail” affecting many Bahamians.Dr Way
INSIGHT: 'Nine months on all we want is an answer - where is she?'
FOR many Hurricane Dorian survivors in Abaco, the process of picking up the pieces of their lives has already begun. But, nearly eight months after the deadly storm hit the island- residents still struggle to gain a sense of normalcy.
Family denies ‘fake news’ about son’s death
FORMER Transport Minister Neko Grant and his family have hit out at “fake vicious news’’ surrounding the death of his son, Neko Grant Jr.
Relief as hunting trip trio found
THE FAMILIES of three North Andros residents can breathe a sigh of relief after they were found almost two days after getting lost on a hunting trip.
PLP criticises Minnis for island selection
MEMBERS of the Progressive Liberal Party chastised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for not allowing Exuma, Eleuthera and San Salvador to resume normal commercial activity like many other Family Islands without COVID-19 cases.
Repatriation flights to resume this week
A WEEK after the government suspended the repatriation flights of Bahamians stuck abroad, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that those flights will resume this week, allowing Bahamians to return home.
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Warning new loans could be expensive
Fears have been raised that the Government's debt costs may double with any new COVID-19 foreign currency borrowings it undertakes as a result of unfavourable secondary market conditions.
In the bag - Global has port funding
Nassau Cruise Port's top executive yesterday hailed the "monumental achievement" in beating its $130m capital raising target amid the economic turmoil created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Atlantis chief sees 'light at tunnel end'
Atlantis’s top executive says there is “light at the end of the tunnel” as the Paradise Island mega resort targets the June 15 re-opening of its Royal Towers as the first stage in a phased return. Audrey Oswell, the property’s president and managing
Govt is urged: 'Let Bahamians thrive'
The entrepreneur behind the proposed $2m restoration of Paradise Island’s lighthouse is urging the government to “get out the way and let all Bahamians thrive” in a bid to reboot the economy after COVID-19. Toby Smith, principal of Paradise Island L
Water Corp slashes debt to main supplier by $2m
The Water & Sewerage Corporation reduced the debt owed to its main BISX-listed supplier by almost $2m during April 2020 despite suffering a 61 percent revenue decline for the same month.
OPENING UP: PM sets target date of July 1 to reopen borders
GOVERNMENT officials are considering resuming commercial travel in the country “on or before” July 1, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday as he revealed the government’s long-awaited plans to “gradually” resume domestic travel.
EDITORIAL: Light at the end of the tunnel
THE countdown to reopening has begun.
Fears as Bimini gets ready for lockdown
RESIDENTS of Bimini said while they have prepared “as best they could” for the two-week lockdown which begins today but fear provisions may not be enough for some households struggling to make ends meet. Pertrisa Saunders from Bailey Town, Bimini, s
Court dismisses attempted murder appeal
THE Court of Appeal has dismissed a man’s attempt to have his convictions for attempted murder, armed robbery and burglary overturned. Omar Miller had appealed his convictions which stemmed from a trial before Justice Estelle Gray-Evans in Freeport,
‘I would love to be home’
While he was not fortunate to get out of the United States of America before the Bahamas Government closed its border for international travel because of the spread of the coronavirus, former Major League Baseball player turned coach Antoan Richardson is making the best of his conditions in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Joseph named Most Valuable track and field team member
TRAVIS Joseph’s stellar freshman season was recognised by his Valley City State Vikings when the programme announced its postseason awards.
Rising tennis star Major Jr off to promising career
HE’S off to a promising career as one of the rising young tennis players in the country. But like everybody else, Michael Major Jr has been forced to work out from home with no activities for players in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association or the International Tennis Federation as a result of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
