Collette's baking up a treat for workers
GRAND Bahama resident Collette Williams is showing her appreciation to essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 fight by delivering some of her baked goods and treats to them on the job. Mrs Williams – who loves to bake and cook — said it
Long lines as people claim food vouchers
SCORES of laid off hotel workers flocked to their union’s headquarters yesterday, queuing in long, jumbled lines to receive food vouchers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.When The Tribune arrived at the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union’s hea
Opening up will be slow
THE Ministry of Health will recommend Cabinet revisit how it gradually opens businesses after long lines and crowds were seen around New Providence yesterday, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen. “We are very concerned about t
Govt warns of $800m deficit
The government is facing an $800m deficit for this budget period with “next year looking even worse”, the deputy prime minister revealed yesterday, as revenues are off by up to 70 percent. K Peter Turnquest, in a Zoom conference with members of Old
QC questions legitimacy of VAT 'estimate'
A prominent QC is arguing that Bahamian companies will be breaking the law if they comply with the government’s request to file “estimated” VAT returns for March today. Wayne Munroe QC, pictured , told Tribune Business he could find nothing in the V
PM 'meant no disrespect', deputy tells private sector
The deputy prime minister yesterday reassured the private sector that Dr Hubert Minnis’, pictured, “heart is in the right place” after he attacked businesses for their “lack of soul” over employee lay-offs.K Peter Turnquest, in a Zoom presentation to
Business owners 'not living in ivory towers'
The prime minister’s attack on business owners “has no merit” in most cases, a prominent entrepreneur argued yesterday, adding: “We’re not living in ivory towers.” Robert Myers, who has multiple business interests, told Tribune Business that it was
Oil price crash 'once in lifetime opportunity'
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the global oil market crash has presented The Bahamas with a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to ease the pain of the deep COVID-19 recession.Desmond Bannister, minister of works, told Tribune Business that if Bahama
HANDS UP - ASH SAYS ‘I’M GUILTY’
BUSINESSMAN Jonathan Ash was fined $7,000 for selling alcohol in breach of the national curfew and emergency orders put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three promoted to top heavy senior rank
THREE Chief Superintendents of the Royal Bahamas Police Force have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, sparking criticism from a lawyer representing three other ACPs who have been transferred against their will.
‘What’s the basis for easing up?’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has questioned the basis for the government’s opening of additional businesses this week while cases of COVID-19 have consistently increased.
Junkanoo facing major scale backs
JUNKANOO leaders are eying dramatically scaled back parades as the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc on their preparations.
Four Dominicans charged with curfew offences
FOUR Dominican men, two of whom had expired work permits, were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with violating the weekend lockdown. They were among several people who appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis for lockdown infract
Gifts for Baha Mar employees
BAHA Mar will this week gift employees with care packages containing non-perishable goods. This month marks the mega resort’s third anniversary in operation which Baha Mar is using as an occasion to thank staff for their hard work and dedication. T
Trio charged with breaking into Grand Bahama sporting store
A 17-year-old boy was among three people charged with shop breaking and stealing yesterday. The trio appeared in Magistrate’s Court in Grand Bahama. Deondre Mallory, of Trotter Avenue, and Angelo Rolle, of Columbus Drive, both 18, were charged toge
PETER YOUNG: The virus fight goes on as do whispers of concern over our own economic fate
While the COVID-19 crisis continues around the world with a vengeance, just a month ago there was still a widespread feeling it would be short lived. It was thought the strong action taken by different countries to contain the spread of the virus through strict measures about social distancing to prevent its transmission among humans would be effective and the crisis would be rapidly over. But that has proven not to be the case. The world is in this together and the fight goes on.
Digital move a sensible one
I congratulate the government on taking the step of moving payment of NIB benefits to digital wallets. This is a step in the right direction to diminishing, if not terminating, long lines at NIB, social services, food stores, and other service places. Unfortunately, as I write, the morning after the PM’s speech, I see, in social media, long lines on Tonique Williams Darling highway. It is said that the line represents people waiting for vouchers at the “union building”.
Bahamian Andy Thompson executive producer behind ESPN documentary
NOTED Bahamian producer, director and documentarian Andy Thompson is the brainchild behind the latest film that has been the most discussed topic in the world of sports.
Plant nurseries: Opening will ease 'unique' situation
Plant nurseries yesterday said the limited opening hours permitted by the government will alleviate “a unique” situation where they have had to maintain payroll without any revenue coming in. Mark Thompson, general manager of Nature’s Way plant nurs
Hardware stores feeling pinch despite relaxation
Some Bahamian hardware stores yesterday said they might remain closed and still lay-off staff despite being permitted by the government to open from 8am to 8pm on Wednesday and Friday. Franklyn Russell, the Home Care Centre’s general manager, told T
