Rolle-Curry joins Bahamians at Dragons track and field
ROBYN Rolle-Curry will become the latest student athlete to join the Bahamian pipeline at Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons track and field programme.
Chris Ferguson still has hopes of landing in the NFL
CHRIS Ferguson did not hear his name called during the recent virtual NFL draft, but the former Cincinnati Bearcat still has hopes of catching on to an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent.
Junkanoo 'icons' in lead museum role
Two Bahamian Junkanoo icons have been engaged to play a key role in developing the Junkanoo Museum at the revamped Nassau Cruise Port. Percy “Vola” Francis and Arlene Nash-Ferguson will be heavily involved in creating this cultural attraction direct
Arawak Cay vendors awaiting 'green light'
Arawak Cay vendors were yesterday said to still be waiting on the “green light” to reopen following the COVID-19 enforced shutdown. Rodney Russell, the Arawak Cay Association’s president, told Tribune Business: “The Arawak Cay family has no authorit
Reducing the risk with covid-19 re-opening
A return to regular work is imminent for many employees throughout the world as restrictions imposed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) are reviewed. The Bahamas is no exception.It is a welcome move for businesses that have struggled through t
Junior stock market vital to agriculture investment
A Caribbean private sector executive yesterday said the creation of a junior stock maket is “important” to generating financing for agricultural projects in The Bahamas and wider region. Dr Patrick Antoine, a representative from the Caribbean Privat
Fisheries: COVID-19 disrupting all levels
All elements of the fisheries industry yesterday said earnings and profits have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown.Anthony McKinney, Paradise Fisheries’ president, told Tribune Business that the restaurant industry’s closure had caused
Sir William resigns as Property Fund director
The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund has announced that former finance minister, Sir William Allen, pictured , resigned as one of its directors with effect from April 30, 2020. Michael Anderson, the Property Fund’s chairman, said Sir William’s back
No new confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that there are no newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas.
EDITORIAL: Fighting on the front line
When we talk about healthcare workers on the front line of the battle against COVID-19, it’s people such as Dr George Charite and his daughters that we are talking about.
STATESIDE: A bitter pill to swallow for the greater good
You have to give Donald Trump credit. The American President, who has been caught in nearly 20,000 public lies by what he calls the “lamestream” press, spoke with disarming candour the other day.
FRONT PORCH: Collective responsibility & cabinet government
It is unfortunate many in the media as well as many academics do not understand the basic tenets of our system of government. Correspondingly, we often get our language and our thinking muddled and just plain wrong in constitutional matters.
We're still in the thick of it, warns Kwasi
MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson yesterday warned Grand Bahama is still in the thick of the fight against COVID-19 after one new case was confirmed on the island on Tuesday.
Bus drivers may limit passengers when they run again
BUS drivers may limit the number of passengers allowed on their vehicles amid other precautions once the government gives them the green light to resume routes.
Bimini residents divided on how to deal with infections
AS the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Bimini, residents are split on whether the small community needs a more stringent lockdown to stop the spread of infections. “The lockdown is needed before this thing gets any worse,” said a concerned resident, who did not wish to be named. “I am 66-years-old and I don’t go out, except in my backyard - it is scary.”
Number of students now working online up to 45,000
ABOUT 45,000 students have now registered for the Ministry for Education’s virtual learning programme, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd. Last month, it was revealed around 40,000 students had enrolled.
A bridge too far
THE bridge connecting Spanish Wells and Russell Island collapsed yesterday affecting water supply and travel between the two islands.
Bannister aiming for $500m works budget
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he will be "smiling from ear to ear" if his wish for a $500m capital works budget to improve decaying infrastructure and boost the economy is granted.
Labour chief: 2,500 in termination threat
The government’s top labour official yesterday warned that 2,500 employees are threatened with termination unless the period in which they can receive unemployment benefit is doubled to 26 weeks.John Pinder, director of labour, told Tribune Business
