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
Scotiabank warns clients over scam
Scotiabank Bahamas yesterday warned customers not to provide confidential banking information to persons who call claiming there is an issue with their account. The bank, in a statement, said it was aware of so-called “phishing” phone calls being ma
Auto dealers: Parts opening no big deal
Auto dealers yesterday said opening their parts departments for one day per week is “not a big business boost” - especially since they are still unable to service clients’ vehicles.Fred Albury, the Auto Mall’s principal, told Tribune Business he will
Graycliff slams 'utterly false' NIB allegations
Graycliff last night slammed claims that it was delinquent in paying National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions on behalf of staff as “utterly false”. The high-end hotel and restaurant hit out following widely-circulated social media claims that i
Four newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that there are four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 64.
EDITORIAL: How business owners can show their patriotism
WHERE is your heart? Where is your compassion? Do you have a soul?
WORLD VIEW – Prepare for a long haul: The storm is not fully formed
COVID-19 is destroying the prosperity which several Caribbean countries anticipated at the beginning of 2020.
INSIGHT: Abandoning tourism is a fool’s errand - we just need to reimagine it
AMID the seismic shift taking place in the lives of many Bahamians, there is one question most of us are asking - how long can we endure this?
Bodybuilder Kingsley Poitier, who won Mr World title, dies at 82
BAHAMAS Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation president Joel Stubbs remembered the late Kingsley Poitier as a humble giant, who transcended beyond his years to become the first Bahamian to win the Mr World Bodybuilding Championship title.
Customers concerned about suspicious charges
A FOOD delivery company is investigating after several of its customers reported suspicious charges to their credit or debit cards after using the business for grocery purchases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Island Direct Nassau came under fire this
'My faith in God keeps my head above water'
A Grand Bahama mother who is now unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown says things are very tough, but her faith in God is keeping her “head above water.”Two months before the crisis, the single mother was employed at Freeport Harbour and g
'Tourism industry won't recover until June 2021'
JAMAICA’s former tourism minister projects the tourism industry won’t recover from the COVID-19 crisis until June 2021 and will see 80 percent recovery only by winter of next year.
Shopping restrictions eased for certain key businesses
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has relaxed restrictions for certain businesses, revealing several entities will be allowed to reopen in the capital under certain guidelines. Meanwhile, the 24-hour curfew resumes today with another lockdown schedule
Bahamas most exposed to external fund pressure
The Bahamas is the world’s most vulnerable tourism-based economy to external financing pressures, a Standard & Poor’s (S&P) study has revealed, and faces “major deterioration” in credit indicators.
Oil explorer in licence extend over COVID-19
A Bahamas-based oil explorer has voiced optimism that the government will extend its drilling licence beyond year-end despite Florida congressmen lobbying the Trump administration against its plan.
Ex-minister: Speed up investment to avoid 'catastrophe'
An ex-investment minister says the government must turn promises of fast-track approvals into reality to give The Bahamas “a fighting chance of avoiding economic catastrophe”.Khaalis Rolle, who held the post in the former Christie administration, tol
‘Leaner’ law firms eyed as McKinney confirms lay-offs
A prominent QC has warned that Bahamian law firms will likely be “leaner” following the COVID-19 pandemic as McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes became the latest major player to confirm lay-offs.
Businessman Jonathan Ash fined $7,000 for selling alcohol during curfew
A BUSINESSMAN was fined $7,000 on Monday for selling alcohol in breach of the national curfew and emergency orders put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
