PM: Pro athletes can now resume their training
DURING his national address on Sunday on the re-opening of the Bahamian economy, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis revealed that professional athletes will be allowed to resume their training yesterday.
The vicious cycle of lockdowns, downgrades and stimulus cost
In the second of a three-part series, Hubert Edwards analyses the challenges confronting The Bahamas as it seeks to secure sufficient funding to ride-out the COVID-19 storm.
Govt sets 45% of business 'at liberty'
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday said the government has “set many businesses at liberty” with 45 percent suggesting that can offer online ordering and delivery. Jeffrey Beckles, reacting to the prime minister’s decision to move t
Who'll be the winners and losers in this post-COVID new world?
Speculating about what the post-COVID-19 world will be like, at a stage when we are all still experiencing the shock caused by the disease, could be compared, as someone said, with writing the review of a theatre play before the first act is over. Th
BTC aids Health Ministry with communication need
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has teamed with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to improve its communications in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.The carrier donated ten mobile devices equipped with post-paid services. These will be
GB: 82% of firms plan to re-open
Some 82 percent of closed Grand Bahama businesses surveyed by the island’s Chamber of Commerce expect to re-open, it has been confirmed, with just two firms saying they will go out of business.The COVID-19 survey of 127 companies found that 42 percen
Economic vision must go beyond restarting
Preliminary estimates by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicate there will be at least a 45 percent decline in international tourism this year because of COVID-19. This will have negative economic implications for
Taxi chief predicts fare and passenger change
The taxi union’s president said fares and the number of passengers drivers carry from Prince George Wharf may alter as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Wesley Ferguson, the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) chief, told Tribune Business: “We may have t
Firms seek clarity over 'curb side'
Companies permitted to offer delivery and pick-up services from today have called for more clarity after the prime minister moved the Bahamian economy to its second re-opening stage.Dwayne Higgs, WHIM Automotive’s general manager, told Tribune Busine
Bahamas must 'reinvent rules' following COVID-19
The head of the Chamber of Commerce’s digital transformation committee is urging Bahamians to “reinvent the rules” to revive the economy in a post-COVID-19 environment. Royann Dean, speaking on a webinar hosted by the Organisation for Responsible Go
Light industries donate to help most vulnerable
The Bahamas Light Industries Development Council (BLIDC) and its members have donated free food and drink to support charities in the battle against COVID-19 related hunger. Companies such as Purity Bakery, the Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), Blan
Gym owners plead for earlier reopening
Gym and fitness centre proprietors yesterday argued they should be allowed to reopen on the basis that the industry represents no greater COVID-19 risk than the food stores. Sofia Whitehead, owner of Club One Fitness, told Tribune Business: “I think
PM announces phase IB in reopening economy, six people allowed to disembark test kits plane
In his address to the nation on Sunday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that, effective Monday (May 4th), Phase 1B in the reopening of the economy will begin. This means:
Wilchcombe connected Sands with Americans who brought test kits
FORMER Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe connected Health Minister Dr Duane Sands with the Americans who brought test kit swabs to the country last week and were controversially allowed to quarantine at their home afterwards.
One new case of COVID-19 diagnosed, takes total to 83
ONE more case of COVID-19 has been confirmed today, bringing the total in The Bahamas to 83.
UPDATED: Passenger dies then fire destroys vessel off Long Island
A SEA voyage ended in the death of a passenger from illness and the Haitian ship itself bursting into flame off Long Island on Thursday.
Davis 'appalled' by promotion of lead investigator in case against Gibson
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he was “appalled” by the promotion of Assistant Superintendent Deborah Thompson – the lead investigator in the case against former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson.
Man jailed for stealing water pump
A MAN accused of stealing a water pump from a local bar and restaurant was sentenced to four months in prison on Friday.
Rand Memorial renovation work proceeding at 'record pace'
RENOVATION work at the Rand Memorial Hospital is proceeding at a “record pace”, with the cost estimated “well into the millions”, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said on Friday.
