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Bimini case is sister of first covid death

NEARLY four weeks after Kimberly Johnson-Rolle became the country’s first COVID-19 death, her sister became one of Bimini’s latest confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, a reality that has shocked but not shaken the resolve of the 58-year-old.

Exuma regatta cancelled for first time in 67 years

THIS weekend would have been the hosting of the prestigious National Family Island Regatta for sloop sailing boats in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour in George Town, Exuma.

Battle 4 Atlantis 2021 field revealed

WHILE the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force the rescheduling of sporting events around the world, plans continue for The Bahamas to be a major sports tourism destination and home of Complete Sports Management’s Battle 4 Atlantis.

National Sports Authority will have big role to play in aftermath of COVID-19

THE National Sports Authority will have a big role to play with the facilities they manage at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Center with the components of entertainment and sports to ensure that Bahamians get back on their feet in the aftermath of the Covid-19.

Bahamian connection at University of Kentucky

Like an aeroplane taxied on the runway for takeoff, coach Rolando ‘Lonnie’ Greene said he can’t wait for the University of Kentucky to get their new school year started with sprinter Jaida Knowles joining her fellow St Augustine’s College alumni quarter-miler Megan Moss.

FNM accuses PLP of 'disgraceful and vicious' attack on PM's wife

THE Free National Movement has accused the Progressive Liberal Party of launching a “vicious and disgraceful attack” on Patricia Minnis amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health workers tested for COVID-19

ABOUT 185 healthcare workers were tested on Saturday for the novel coronavirus, with results expected today or tomorrow, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen. His comment came as the country added two more confirmed cases of CO

Getting ready for long journey

My late uncle Geoffrey had a marvellous, if somewhat convoluted, way of setting various events in motion, the simplest of which might be to go home from a late night party, whereupon he might say to his wife: “Darling, why don’t we commence, to begin, to prepare, to get ready to go home?

Minor League Baseball may be latest casualty of COVID-19 fallout

MINOR League Baseball may be the latest casualty of the COVID-19 fallout as a reported agreement is in place with Major League Baseball to reduce the group of affiliate teams by 40.

Recovery co-chair calls for 'integrated economy'

A co-chair for the government-appointed Economic Recovery Committee yesterday said The Bahamas “must build an integrated economy that is self-sustaining” post-COVID-19.Kenwood Kerr, Providence Advisors’ chief executive, told Tribune Business that he

LETTER: 'Get ball rolling' over GB airport post-virus

Dear Editor, Before the coronavirus pandemic we had a two-year window for construction and completion of the four major projects in Grand Bahama that would have given us jobs, jobs and jobs, and the revival and establishment of a dynamic economy. S

A market first - "We'll pay you to take oil off our hands"

Many of us watched in disbelieve last Monday night as the May future contract of crude oil was, for the first time in history, negotiated at a negative price. Traders offered to pay any buyers $40 per barrel, provided they accepted delivery at the en

Cruise line eyes June 10 for Bahamas sail restart

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has confirmed that sailings to this nation will resume on June 13 for its Grand Celebration vessel, and on July 10 with the Grand Classica . “We appreciate the support of our valued guests, partners, regulatory agencies,

Realtors urged to take training focus

The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) is calling on its members to take advantage of training courses it is arranging during the COVID-19 lockdown period.Christine Wallace-Whitfield, pictured, BREA’s president, told Tribune Business: “We have go

Year-old cocktail lounge nominated for honours

A year-old Bahamian cocktail lounge has been nominated for a top international award, which it says is a first for any bar in The Bahamas. Bon Vivants, based at the Old Towne Sandyport, was one of ten bars shortlisted to be named Best New Internatio

Abaco reconstruction awaits energy return

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president said post-Hurricane Dorian reconstruction is “proceeding at pace” despite the continued wait for electricity supplies to be restored to Central Abaco. Ken Hutton told Tribune Business: “Reconstruction is proceed

Andros Chamber chief backs farming increase

The Central Andros Chamber of Commerce’s president says the island would welcome an increase in farmers with the eco-tourism industry it heavily depends on shuttered due to COVID-19. Tavares Thompson told Tribune Business: “As it stands now it is ju