My memory of Michael will never fade
On Friday, April 24, The Tribune reported that paperboy Michael died after a car accident. According to the newspaper article, Michael was going to the Guardian to get papers. As he was walking he had a seizure. A car ended up rolling over him. He was hospitalised for one month before he died.
The last thing we need right now is austerity
Government should be wary of the voices out there that are using the Covid-19 pandemic to promote their own agendas by advocating fiscal austerity as a response to the crisis.
DOUGLASS NAMED FOR US AMBASSADOR
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate entrepreneur and philanthropist William A Douglass as US ambassador to The Bahamas.
Working from home, the first coronavirus megatrend
The economic fallout from the COVID-19 containment measures is well known, with GDP contracting across the globe at a pace not seen since at least the Second World War. City centres normally effervescent with activity became almost deserted, as did t
Energy reform still untapped resource
Reforms geared towards improving The Bahamas’ energy security are critical to building greater economic resilience and diversification. In the previous Island Insight column, I pointed out that tourism and other services-based industries are not idea
Gaming Board appeals '24 redundant' verdict
The Gaming Board is arguing that a Supreme Court judgment makes a key part of the Employment Act irrelevant as it appeals against the reinstatement of 24 dismissed line workers and managerial staff. The regulator, in a May 7, 2020, filing of its “no
Still-closed Family islands bewildered
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce president last night said he was baffled that the island has not been included among those allowed to fully re-open their economies despite having no COVID-19 cases.Pedro Rolle told Tribune Business: “No explanation was gi
Development Bank in digital loan execution
The Bahamas Development Bank says its investment in technology has paid-off by reducing the time taken to process COVID-19 emergency loan applications from small and medium-sized businesses. The state-owned institution, whose Cable Beach and Freepor
COVID-19 makes it hard to plan for hurricane - Albury
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP James Albury indicated shelters on Abaco have already been activated in anticipation of bad weather from a passing tropical depression on the weekend. This comes as June 1, the start of a hurricane season, approaches and a
PM’s address: No new COVID-19 cases for fourth consecutive day
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minis said we are continuing to make progress in containing the spread of COVID-19, with no new cases for the fourth day in a row.
Son of former MP Neko Grant dies
Neko Grant Jr, the only son of former Free National Movement MP and cabinet minister Neko Grant, has died.
UPDATES: South Beach COVID-19 Urgent Care and Referral Centre, Flamingo Gardens Clinic
The Ministry of Health wishes to remind the general public that the South Beach COVID-19 Urgent Care and Referral Centre is open and only accessible to COVID-19 related cases.
Ministry 'satisfied' Grand Bahama passenger did not pose risk
MINISTRY of Health officials say they feel “satisfied” that the Grand Bahama passenger who initially tested positive for COVID-19 and has now tested negative for the virus did not present a risk to other passengers aboard the government’s repatriation flight.
'I have never felt so sick in my life': Bahamian living in US describes COVID-19 nightmare
A BAHAMIAN living in the US who is recovering from COVID-19 said the virus was a nightmare that she thought would take her life.
App to monitor those in self-isolation
THE Ministry of Health has signed a contract for a web and mobile app which will provide a 24-hour monitoring service for those in self-isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prison inspector accused of drug possession
A PRISON inspector faced court on Friday accused of possession of dangerous drugs.
Woman killed in traffic accident named
THE woman fatally injured in a traffic accident in Grand Bahama this week has been identified as 77-year-old Ednamae Emmanuel, of Barnette Avenue, Holmes Rock.
Family Islands with no COVID-19 could see relaxation of restrictions
THERE could be a further relaxation of restrictions on more Family Islands with no COVID-19 cases, according to consultant to the Office of the Prime Minister Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis.
