ALICIA WALLACE: Towards a new horizon? Not with the same old names writing the script
The optimistic among us believe we may be moving toward more participatory governance. It is possible there will be more opportunities for citizens to more directly engage in decision-making processes.
Row at PMH after patients are asked to take off shoes
A ROW erupted in Princess Margaret Hospital’s Dialysis Unit recently, when, in what he says was a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Dr Frederick Smith asked that all patients remove their shoes or not receive treatment.
Govt examining quarantine options for those returning
THE government is looking at several housing options in which to quarantine Bahamians who return home after being stuck abroad amid the COVID-19 crisis, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands. His comments came after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Mi
'Several factors will dictate pace the economy will reopen'
THE pace at which the Bahamas should reopen its economy will depend on several factors including how effectively officials control COVID-19 cases in isolation and transmission among at-risk populations, an international health emergency official said
Return of cruise ships still undecided - Wells
MINISTER of Transport Renward Wells said yesterday that while the government is still discussing when commercial cruise ships will be allowed entry into the country, “it’s not going to happen” until the country’s economy has been re-opened.
People need work history for benefits
AMID complaints that some major employers have not been paying National Insurance Board payments despite deducting contributions from staff pay, an NIB official said workers can still get benefits once they prove work history. Pandora Butler, senior
Turnquest clarifies remarks on spending
FINANCE Minister Peter Turnquest yesterday clarified recent remarks he made on a local talk show, saying it was not his intent to tell people how to spend their money but to only give Bahamians sound “financial advice” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He
Fear virus may derail cruise port investors
A Cabinet minister is voicing fears that the COVID-19 pandemic may have derailed ambitions to give 20,000-plus Bahamians an ownership stake in the new $250m Nassau Cruise Port. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Busin
Retailer hits out on lockdown 'inequity'
A Bahamian shoe retailer yesterday warned the government’s lockdown is creating “unfairness and inequity” in the sector by enabling “essential” firms to sell the same products closed rivals cannot.Egan Kemp, president of Eunison Company, the Shoe Dep
Insurer issues profits warning over COVID-19
Colina Holdings (Bahamas) has become the first BISX-listed company to issue a 2020 profits warning due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact. The parent of Colina Insurance Company, the life and health underwriter, told shareholders in footnotes to its
Super Value: March VAT 'highest ever'
Super Value’s president yesterday said its March VAT return was the “highest ever” after COVID-19 shoppers drove a 36 percent increase in store sales and even greater warehouse output.Rupert Roberts told Tribune Business that the 13-store supermarket
Auto insurance: 'Stop talking and let's get it done'
A leading Bahamian insurer says the industry and government must “stop talking and do it” over plans for vehicle insurance polices to be electronically uploaded into Road Traffic’s system. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, tol
Customs raid on Ash bar
CUSTOMS officers raided Made Men Bar Sports Bar yesterday and seized bottles of allegedly undeclared liquor from the establishment.
68 more promotions for senior officers: Cop at centre of Shane Gibson trial controversy moves to higher rank
NEARLY 70 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers were promoted to Chief Superintendent and Superintendent yesterday, in an exercise that is backdated to take effect from January 1.
Rand’s Dorian damage repairs start again
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday expressed empathy for health professionals at Rand Memorial Hospital and their concerns regarding the suitability of the field tent hospital which is temporarily housing patients.
Plight of COVID's domestic violence victims
IN one week, a local outreach group has come to the aid of six women, all victims of domestic violence.
Health staff test results indicate all clear so far
MORE than 50 percent of the tests conducted on vulnerable healthcare workers last week have yielded negative results for COVID-19, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.
Two charged in separate drugs incidents
TWO men were charged with drug possession in separate incidents in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Carlin Smith, 26, appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes after he was found with Indian Hemp and methylenedioxyamphetamine on April 24. He pleade
$700 fine for shouting outside US Embassy
A MAN who police said was arrested after he was found shouting outside the US Embassy was fined $700 yesterday for violating the national curfew.
Police charge 13 after beach party
POLICE have charged 13 people on Exuma with breaking the government’s 24-hour curfew to host a beach party.
