32-year-old man fined $500 for deceiving police
A 32-year-old man who attempted to evade arrest by giving police his brother’s name was charged with deceiving a public officer in Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Vincent Pennerman appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis after he gave po
Visit to hardware store not so easy
To say that those of us staying at home were delighted that Dr. Minnis was going to allow Hardware Stores to open this week, would be a gross understatement.
Nesbitt: ‘I wasn’t open enough to people that wanted to help me’
Valerie Nesbitt addressed the issues surrounding her dismissal from the Ole Miss Women’s Basketball programme last season alongside head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin.
‘Sports will not be sports again if we can’t defeat this virus’
WHENEVER sports resumes after the passing of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike Sands said sports leaders will have to be revolutionary in their approach to getting the community to come out and participate again.
DPM tells entrepreneurs: 'Don't let this crisis pass'
The deputy prime minister yesterday said there were “no plans” for new or increased taxes to plug the government’s COVID-19 fiscal holes, as he urged entrepreneurs: “Don’t let this crisis pass.” K Peter Turnquest, speaking to reporters outside the C
BTC develops digital ID card
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has created a mobile digital identification card to make it easier for authorities to identify its essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Andre Foster, its senior director of technology operations,
Colina 'well placed' against COVID-19
A BISX-listed insurer believes it is well-positioned “to withstand the uncertainties” associated with the COVID-19 pandemic after profits earned by equity shareholders rose 43 percent last year. Colina Holdings Bahamas, the life and health insurance
Small business gets $11.2m COVID help
The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has either approved or disbursed some $11.2m in financing to help micro, small and medium sized (MSMEs) businesses survive the pandemic.Davinia Grant, the SBDC’s director, told reporters that the $20m Busi
Tax credit initiative gains 45 applicants
The Department of Inland Revenue yesterday said it has received 45 applications to-date for the government’s $60m tax credit and deferral initiative designed to provide payroll support. Gaynell Rolle, the department’s acting controller, said: “We ar
Auto parts suppliers: 'one day won't cut it'
Auto parts suppliers yesterday said being allowed to open one day per week during the COVID-19 pandemic “is not going to cut it” based on the heavy consumer demand all experienced.William Bastian, Big Six Auto Parts’ general manager, told Tribune Bus
Top official: Govt has 'sufficient headroom'
The Ministry of Finance’s top finance official yesterday said the government has “sufficient headroom” to meet its obligations despite the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19. Marlon Johnson, acting financial secretary, told reporters via a Zoom con
Pregnant women at crossroads during crisis
MORE and more women who are feeling uncertain about what the future holds after the COVID-19 pandemic have reportedly been feeling overwhelming pressure to terminate their pregnancies.
‘We need compassion to fight coronavirus’
Local NGO helps single mothers with grocery donations
For weeks now, Katherine Coakley has been spending considerable time every day praying for the Bahamian families impacted by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those who were already struggling to make ends meet before the shutdowns and lockdowns were implemented.
Office of the Prime Minister launches 'Suggestions' website platform
The Office of the Prime Minister has launched a suggestions platform on its website, opm.gov.bs.
One newly confirmed case of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that there is one additional confirmed case of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 65.
Lumberjacks’ Nathan Bain has season to remember
GRAND Bahamian Nathan Bain had a season to remember as his collegiate career came to an end with the Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks men’s basketball team just before the cancellation of the prestigious March Madness men’s basketball tournament.
EDITORIAL: The good and the bad for new commissioner
IT it is only three weeks since Paul Rolle became Commissioner of Police – though that feels like three months in lockdown time - but yesterday saw mixed signs of what to expect under his leadership.
FACE TO FACE: Clair’s mission to level the playing field for generations to come
I’m always impressed when I learn about Bahamians doing big things in other parts of the world. It reminds me of how great we are as a people, even though we come from a small archipelago, sometimes represented as just a dot on a map.
Dorian survivor in search of support
CHOREN Jones, a disabled Hurricane Dorian survivor from Abaco, went to the Department of Social Services for the third time yesterday, looking for help with rent and food. The Tribune met the 53-year-old in her wheelchair outside the government agen
