Several plead guilty to violating curfew
SEVERAL people were ordered to pay a $500 fine or face three months in prison after they pleaded guilty to violating the national curfew or the weekend lockdown recently implemented by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
UPDATED: Officials project nearly 90 confirmed COVID-19 cases by Sunday
HEALTHCARE officials have projected that the country will have nearly 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19 by Sunday.
UN Secretary-General: COVID-19 pandemic 'one of the most dangerous challenges in our lifetime'
THE Covid-19 pandemic is “one of the most dangerous challenges this world has faced in our lifetime. It is above all a human crisis with severe health and socio-economic consequences.”
TACKLING THE COVID-19 CRISIS: What ideas do you have?
With regards to tackling the COVID-19 crisis, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said there is no monopoly on good ideas and he wants the public to make suggestions. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis also called out to the Bahamian people, saying: "We want your ideas."
Emergency Powers amendment: Masks must be worn when leaving home
The government has made an amendment to its Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations, requiring anyone leaving their residence to wear a mask.
Local shipping company not allowed to access imported medical supplies
A representative of a local shipping company is dismayed after being told by US officials that they will not be allowed to access imported medical supplies to help in the fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Man charged with death threats
A 23-year-old man was yesterday ordered to pay a $1,000 fine or face six months in prison after threatening to kill a woman whose car hit his car.
EDITORIAL: We must adapt to survive
WHEN something is not working as you planned, there are two things you can do.
ALICIA WALLACE: We won’t get everything right and the shopping strategy has sparked the panic it’s meant to avoid
Following the weekend lockdown on short notice, introduction of a grocery shopping schedule and the announcement of a complete shutdown from Wednesday night to Tuesday morning was no great surprise.
Dames: Don't confront police in these difficult times
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames is urging Bahamians to not confront police when approached by officers during the country’s lockdown.
Dangers facing workers on the frontline
ONE local doctor has spoken of the “frightening” reality of being on the COVID-19 frontline.
Hundreds lose jobs as Cable Bahamas and John Bull shut shops
Cable Bahamas yesterday confirmed the temporary lay-off of almost 100 staff as its top executive revealed that major corporate clients are warning "daily" they may stop using its services.
What's the 'game plan' for economic revival?
The government must “come up with a game plan” for bringing The Bahamas out of COVID-19 lockdown and kickstarting economic recovery, a governance reformer urged yesterday.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principal, to
Commission faces battle over broker's winding-up
A former Bahamian broker/dealer yesterday pledged to fight the Securities Commission’s bid to place it in court-supervised liquidation over concerns it asserts are “completely baseless”. Guy Gentile, principal of Mint Broker International, told Trib
Super Value chief targets six months of food inventory
Super Value’s principal yesterday revealed he is seeking to build six months’ worth of food inventories as he branded the extended shopping hours as a “relief” for both merchants and consumers.Rupert Roberts voiced optimism to Tribune Business that t
Co-ordinate for up to 3,500 COVID-19 masks every week
Seamstresses and tailors yesterday said they can produce between 1,000 and 3,500 COVID-19 face masks per week with better government co-ordination.Phylicia Ellis, a fashion designer and seamstress, told Tribune Business: “I listened to the prime mini
Mother and daughter charged with causing harm
A MOTHER and daughter were charged on Wednesday with damaging their neighbour’s car and assaulting another neighbour with a golf club.
Man charged with robbing two men at gunpoint
A 21-year-old man was remanded to prison on Wednesday after he was charged with holding two men at gunpoint and robbing them of over $1,000 worth of stolen goods last month.
Govt adds to list of essential shoppers for Thursday
The government has added to the list of essential workers who may shop on Thursday.
