Discharge for man who visited pregnant girlfriend during curfew
A MAGISTRATE discharged a man who was charged with violating the national curfew after the accused explained he only left his home to visit his pregnant girlfriend who was experiencing some difficulties.He was among several people who appeared before
$1,000 fine or six months in jail for drug possession
A 39-year-old man was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine or face six months in prison for drug possession yesterday.He was among several men who appeared in Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Andrew Forbes for drug-related offences. Many of those charged
Power out at BPL
It is amazing that on Saturday past and just yesterday (Tuesday, 12th instant) there were island-wide power outages for hours on end without a coherent explanation from Bahamas Power & Light.
Tropical weather conditions expected to hit Grand Bahama
WITH a tropical depression system approaching the northern Bahamas this weekend, East End residents are preparing for the severe tropical conditions that are expected to hit Grand Bahama tomorrow. The system will bring heavy rain and high winds in t
$30,000 to aid home
THE Grand Bahama Children’s Home received a $30,000 cheque donation this week to assist with hurricane renovation at the facility.The funds, which were donated by Family Guardian and Sargicor Financial Corporation, is earmarked for the refurbishment
Bain’s jersey, shoes in Hall of Fame
It’s not every day that a Bahamian basketball player gets to hit a momentous, game-winning shot for his team to pull off one of the biggest upsets in college basketball. The performance was so significant that Nathan Bain will get his Stephen F Austin Lumberjack jersey and tennis shoes donated to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Mackey Jr named EBA’s Eurobasket Player of the Year
BAHAMIAN pro basketball player Willis Mackey Jr received league-wide recognition for a standout rookie season in Spain.
Supplies, income fear over Bimini lockdown
Bimini business owners yesterday voiced fears that residents will have insufficient food supplies and income to last for the two-week island lockdown that takes effect this coming Monday. Percy Duncombe, Sue and Joy General Store’s general manager,
Eleuthera Business forum's webinar plan
The annual Eleuthera Business Outlook conference will be held over two days via a series of webinars on May 21-22.The Counsellors is teaming with the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce to stage the free event under the theme Post-COVID-19 readiness and pr
New Bahamas Waste recruits play key roles amid pandemic
Bahamas Waste says it has been bolstering its ranks with Bahamian recruits at all levels - some of whom are playing key roles amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jasmine Davis, a newcomer to the waste management industry, joined the BISX-listed provider in
How to survive in COVID-19's storm
The entire Bahamian private sector is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more so than the mortar that binds the foundation of our economy - small businesses. For micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), it is more impor
Briland developer: Ex-manager cost me $2m
A Harbour Island developer says his former $21,000-per month project manager’s “negligence” in failing to obtain key permits has cost him more than $2m and delayed the project by ten months. Michael Wiener, principal of 4M Harbour Island Ltd, is bla
Construction in 'full force' for GoldWynn Residences
Construction was yesterday said to have resumed in “full force” at the multi-million dollar GoldWynn Residences project at Goodman’s Bay with more than 125 people back to work. The developer, the Wynn Group, in an e-mailed response to Tribune Busine
Scotiabank in credit card deferral move
A Bahamian commercial bank is offering up to a six-month deferral on credit card payments for persons affected by the COVID-19 shutdown. Scotiabank Bahamas, in a release sent to Tribune Business , said: “Scotiabank retail customers with credit cards
Restaurant owners eye social distance strategy
Restaurant and bar owners are already plotting how their establishments can re-open in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety protocols despite some suffering revenue declines of up to 95 percent. Peter Maury, owner of the Green Parrot and Marga
'There must be a plan for social distancing in schools'
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers has argued a plan must be in place for all aspects of the educational system before teachers and students return, questioning how social distancing will take place in crowded classrooms.According to a union document titled “
THURSDAY UPDATE: Two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has reported that there are two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 96.
FRONT PORCH: It’s hard to hear truth in an echo chamber of whining negativity
Last weekend, the video of a young lady who had just returned home and was in government-sponsored quarantine at Breezes Hotel quickly went viral as she whined and complained about everything including the snack she was given prior to the dinner she received later.
STATESIDE: Deep down in the gutter as the body count keeps rising
It was probably inevitable, but it still feels disappointing.
