Extend jobless benefits to 26 weeks, govt told
The Chamber of Commerce’s labour specialist yesterday urged the government to extend unemployment benefits to 26 weeks to prevent companies from having to terminate workers. Peter Goudie told Tribune Business he was “very hopeful” that the Minnis ad
Private islands are 'hot like fire'
A Bahamian realtor yesterday said “the private island market has gone hot like fire” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding: “It’s social distancing at its finest.”Gavin Christie, CA Christie’s managing partner and broker, told a Business Unusu
Churches press for services to resume
BAHAMAS Christian Council wants churches to reopen next month under strict guidelines to keep congregants safe from contracting the deadly coronavirus. “We have a letter we would have written to the Prime Minister about our phased approach to opening and so we just await the date,” said Bishop Delton Fernander, president, Bahamas Christian Council.
Nygard insists: I’m the victim
Canadian fashion tycoon Peter Nygard has issued a strong denial to the latest rape allegations laid against him in a New York court.
Two patients die: 200 medics quarantined
THE Bahamas reported two more COVID-19 deaths yesterday as health officials revealed they have recommended to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that his drastic curfews extend into May and there be no further relaxation of the lockdown measures.
Abaco man denies indecent exposure
AN Abaco man yesterday denied allegations of exposing himself to two underaged girls. Levardo Cornish, 30, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney charged with two counts of indecent exposure. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and the matter wa
Time to ride the bucking bronco, PM
In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown and economic collapse, Bahamian business owners have been obliged to make the painful and heart-wrenching decision to lay off employees. Instead of working with Bahamian business owners and proposing a viable plan to rebuild The Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis criticises them and questions their humanity, heart, compassion and soul.
Coach Sherman Smith dies at 53
Sherman Smith was known as a no-nonsense fundamental coach who demanded the best out of the many young people whom he helped to groom in basketball, along with volleyball, soccer and track and field.
Police hunt three in stealing probe
Three Grand Bahama men are wanted by police for questioning in connection with investigations into housebreaking, stealing and shopbreaking. Lavarr Laroda, 22, of Amberjack Street is wanted for housebreaking and stealing. He is six feet tall, weighs
Disabled mother cooking up a treat
A YOUNG disabled mother, who wants to help those in need amid the COVID-19 crisis, will be providing 300 hot meals every Friday for people in the community. Jasmine Frazer, 36, said the initiative, “Ma’s Meals” which launches today, was inspired by
Friends found guilty of breaking lockdown rules
A GROUP of friends who claimed they were outside their homes during curfew because they were trying to get something to eat from Wendy’s were fined yesterday. They were among several people who were charged with curfew or lockdown infractions. Many
Grand Bahama Port Authority donates two x-ray machines
In support of the fight against COVID-19, the Grand Bahama Port Authority has donated two new medical x-ray machines to the Grand Bahama Health Services. The “critical diagnostic” equipment was delivered to the Cancer Association of Grand Bahama fac
DIANE PHILLIPS: Guess what - we’re discovering we really can do things for ourselves
Complain, gripe and grumble all you want about being stuck at home. The reality is that while it is killing the economy, it is saving lives.
Strachan named to All-State Class 2nd team
FOLLOWING a standout senior season, Nicholas Strachan received his first postseason accolades.
Inecia named Scholar- Athlete of Year
BAHAMAS Golf Federation national team stalwart Inecia Rolle received postseason accolades for her work off the course and in the classroom this past season.
Olympics: Organisers plan to finalise framework for way forward
THE new date for the Tokyo Olympics is set for the summer of 2021 and organisers plan to finalise the framework for the way forward by the end of May.
Auto supplier voices website frustrations
An auto parts supplier is voicing frustration that the government has not given permission to fully operate its online platform amid the COVID-19 lockdown.Dwayne Higgs, WHIM Automotive’s general manager, told Tribune Business that the company’s full-
NIB: 'No major shift' in managing finances
The National Insurance Board’s (NIB) director says the surge in COVID-19 related benefits claims has not caused “a major shift” in how the social security system manages its $1.7bn reserve fund. Dr Nicola Virgil-Rolle, pictured , said the social sec
Landscaping dominates new Business Licences
Landscaping and construction businesses feature prominently among the 178 new Business Licence applications submitted to the Department of Inland Revenue.Gaynell Rolle, the Department’s acting director, said: “We have seen an increase in business lic
Partners unveil tracking tool for COVID-19 fight
A self-screening tool to identify and track potential COVID-19 carriers, those in contact with them and persons most at risk was launched yesterday with a target of 15,000 users per week. The Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) has teamed w
