Davis got it wrong on curfew
Conventional wisdom dictates that in times of health pandemics we should ignore the posturing of politicians and instead lean on the advice of medical professionals.
‘I want to compete at the next Olympics’
Bahamian amateur boxer Carl Hield said he’s still looking forward to continuing his long and illustrious career despite the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games until 2021.
Darling Jr making his presence felt on court
AFTER leaving the Bahamas as a two-sport athlete, Blaize Darling Jr has now found his niche and is making his presence felt as a basketball player.
Dwight Coleby ‘holding up well’ in Italy
ITALY has been one of the countries hardest hit by the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic and Bahamian pro basketball player Dwight Coleby remained in the country as his Lega Basket Serie A was suspended amid the nationwide lockdown.
Burrows Sr first Bahamian able to call collegiate baseball games
MARTIN ‘Pork’ Burrows Sr added another accolade to his résumé as he has now become the first Bahamian to be able to officiate at collegiate baseball games.
Bahamian Garvin Clarke named league co-Player of the Year
GARVIN Clarke’s offseason began with several regional awards as the senior point guard was recognised for a standout year in Cleveland, Ohio.
Joshua Dames gets offer from the Bulldogs
JOSHUA Dames has begun to garner attention from major Division I basketball programmes and received his first offer of what is expected to be an active recruiting process.
The first “socially distant” church services – How was it for you?
Many Bahamians experienced their first socially distant church service this past Sunday. And while it may have been strange to worship without the presence of fellow members, the connection to God was still the same.
Faith vs fear in the face of coronavirus
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic an expected level of fear has hit globally. Here in the Bahamas people have been stocking up on medications, especially vitamin C, hand sanitisers and cleaning supplies in order to shield themselves from contracting the virus. While the nation takes the necessary health and hygiene precautions to defend itself from COVID-19, a local Anglican priest urges the nation to be prayerful and to put into practice faith over fear during this time.
Gospel artists offer encouragement during quarantine
FOR the working class, free time is a rarity that does not come often and usually doesn’t last for an extended period of time.
4 MORE CASES: New revelations highlight danger – so stay inside your home
THE number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to nine, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands announced yesterday after revealing that four more people in New Providence had tested positive for highly contagious disease.
Marine pilot firm expands to Bimini
A Bahamian marine pilot company has expanded its services to Bimini after obtaining the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Transport and the Port Department. “Marine pilots services are of the utmost importance as it pertains to maritime safet
Cleaning firms: Critical we're treated 'essential'
Cleaning products and services firms yesterday said their addition to the list of “essential” businesses spared from the lockdown is critical to combat the health risk posed by COVID-19. Roman Knowles, a Blanco Bleach sales manager, told Tribune Bus
Fisheries call for 'well policed' public market
A National Fisheries Association (NFA) director yesterday argued that the government should permit fishermen to sell directly to the public at a “well-policed market”.Paul Mailis, while backing the nationwide lockdown to prevent COVID-19’s spread loc
IT firms: We'll 'stress' business resiliency
Information technology (IT) firms yesterday said their will “heavily stress” the importance of business resiliency to every client once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Philip Darville, SolveIT Bahamas’ managing director, told Tribune Business yester
RBC unveils special bank time for seniors
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced special banking times for seniors and differently-abled persons that will take effect today due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.The Canadian-owned financial services provider said in a statement that f
Development Bank in COVID-19 help
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) has joined the list of financial institutions offering a three-month loan repayment deferral to clients who are current on their credit facilities. Unveiling its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government-ow
BTC in COVID-19 customer boost
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it has increased broadband Internet speeds at no extra cost as part of multiple measures introduced amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The carrier added that it has also created a virtual store; a
EDITORIAL: Saving lives, then saving the economy
THE extent of the economic crisis we are facing is beginning to become clear.
