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
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COVID-19 SUNDAY UPDATE: Two newly confirmed cases
The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday that there are two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
SATURDAY UPDATE: Five newly confirmed COVID-19 cases – all from Bimini
The Ministry of Health confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 78.
Ministry tests healthcare workers for coronavirus
On Saturday, the Ministry of Health tested healthcare workers of Princess Margaret Hospital and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre for possible coronavirus exposure.
Lockdown 'having positive effect in Grand Bahama'
KWASI Thompson, State Minister for Grand Bahama, says the lockdowns are having a positive effect in Grand Bahama where the number of COVID cases has not exceeded seven.
Prime Minister tours Blanco plant
Blanco Chemicals is among the latest Bahamian manufacturers that are meeting the needs of the local community to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and simultaneously expanding their product lines.
Woman charged with assaulting officer, resisting arrest
A 29-year-old woman charged with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest was granted $2,000 bail. Her trial is set for June 17.
Video messaging service interrupted by gay pornography
A MEETING of experts on COVID-19 analysis was disrupted on Friday when the video messaging service used was interrupted with gay pornography.
Seven caught playing dominoes during curfew
SEVEN people who were caught playing dominoes outside during the national curfew were charged in the Magistrate’s court on Friday.
PAHO, WHO: Maintain vaccinations during COVID-19 epidemic
GLOBAL health experts have warned of the importance of maintaining vaccinations during the COVID-19 epidemic to ensure there is no revival of other diseases such as flu and measles.
Man charged with burglary, stealing and receiving
A 27-year-old man, accused of breaking into a woman’s house and robbing her earlier this month, was remanded to prison on Friday.
EDITORIAL: Healthcare system straining at the seams
YESTERDAY was a tragic day in the battle against COVID-19.
A COMIC'S VIEW: So you reckon there was no preferential treatment, Marvin?
AS the Coronavirus pandemic continues here in the Bahamas, this week’s ‘Corona Chronicles’ showed a track meet at the courthouse, pastors securing the bag first, and the fact some of us don’t know the meaning of ‘quarantine.’
One new confirmed case of COVID-19
One more case of COVID-19 was confirmed in The Bahamas on Friday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 73.
