Scotiabank joins loan holiday trend
Scotiabank (Bahamas) yesterday became the latest commercial bank to respond to the COVID-19 crisis by offering distressed borrowers a three-month loan repayment holiday.
It’s 24 hours: Minnis ramps up curfew to tighten grip in virus war
FACED with a matter of “life and death”, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced more stringent COVID-19 prevention measures, including a daily 24-hour curfew and the closure of airports and seaports beginning at 9am today through to March 31.
PETER YOUNG: The whole world’s at war with an enemy within
The suggestion last week by English historian and author, Antony Beevor, that mankind may be facing a fundamental turning point over the deadly coronavirus may be regarded by many as a bit over the top – transformative for sure, but such an apocalyptic claim looks to be premature since no one knows with certainty how this crisis is going to develop. The seriousness of COVID-19 so far, with the latest figures showing it has infected more than 350,000 with over 16,000 deaths, makes me keen as a columnist to offer comment once again this week.
Three in court for violating curfew
THREE men were arraigned in Grand Bahama yesterday for violating the national curfew. Police said all three men pleaded guilty.
Water stations are closely monitored
WATER stations and depots on Grand Bahama are being closely monitored as part of the Grand Bahama Utility Company’s (GBUC) response to the threat of COVID-19.
Police bus flips onto side after collision
A CAR smashed into a police bus yesterday afternoon at Marathon Road causing the bus to flip on its side, sending several police officers and one woman to hospital.
Caribbean region joins plea to postpone or cancel Olympics
Newly elected North American, Central American and Caribbean President Mike Sands said the region is joining the World Athletics’ plea to the International Olympic Committee to either postpone or cancel the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo Games ‘not going to start on July 24’
AS pressure continues to mount from athletes, member federations and healthcare professionals, one International Olympic Committee official gave the first indication that the 2020 Tokyo Games will be postponed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
CORONAVIRUS: Bahamasair to suspend operations
BAHAMASAIR last night announced it was suspending operations in the wake of the government's latest coronavirus regulations.
PM announces 24-hour curfew – essential travel only
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a 24-hour curfew, with essential travel only, to come into force at 9am Tuesday (tomorrow) and expire on March 31 at 9am. Last week’s order still remains in effect.
Cuban officials urge tourists to leave the island on or before Tuesday
CUBA announced on Friday that no tourist arrivals will be permitted in the country as of Tuesday.
EDITORIAL: The disaster that has hit our economy
AN economic earthquake has hit The Bahamas.
INSIGHT: With an economy on its knees, straight-shooter Sol arrived with a dream
Ex Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham on Sol Kerzner’s contribution to The Bahamas.
INSIGHT: Kerzner's rule was always to 'blow away the customer'
Sol Kerzner can be deemed one of the world’s most advanced and inventive hoteliers. He was the founder of the Southern Sun hotel group, Sun International and Kerzner International, all very successful in the establishment of mega resorts.
No new trials
ALL new trials have been suspended as the judiciary expands its coronavirus mitigation protocols. Members of the jury pool for each criminal court will be contacted by the respective bailiff to inform them when to return to court.
Plane sent to Jamaica to bring back 61 students
THE government chartered a plane to Jamaica on Saturday for Bahamian students studying in the region, demanding that the 61 pupils self-quarantine in their homes upon arrival, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd.
Media will be free to carry out its work
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday stressed the emergency orders he put in place last week allows for the free movement of the media. He released a statement after a police officer denied a local media company access to the streets of New Providence on Saturday during curfew hours.
UDPATED: Body found in shallow grave
THE body of a man was found Monday afternoon in a shallow grave behind his home in Garden Hills.
