NIB: New unemployment benefit to launch this week
The National Insurance Board (NIB) is aiming to launch the $10m unemployment benefit scheme for self-employed persons by this Friday, its director told Tribune Business.Dr Nicola Virgil-Rolle confirmed that the social security scheme had last week se
Barbers and beauty salons fret over lockdown survival
Bahamian barber shops and beauty salons say they are trying to determine how they will pay the bills and survive after being placed on COVID-19 lockdown until month’s end.Adam Russell, Stylistic Barbers’ owner, told Tribune Business: “Right now I’m s
The four confirmed COVID-19 cases came from 117 tests
The four positive cases of COVID-19 in the Bahamas were from a total of 117 tests, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said on Sunday.
Three escape injury after plane crashes off Eleuthera
Police are investigating after a plane crashed in waters off Eleuthera Island on Saturday afternoon. There were no injuries.
VIDEO: On the streets with the police on night one of the curfew
THE normally busy streets of Nassau were eerily silent Friday night after a national curfew officially came into effect in an effort to fight the COVID-19 threat.
Baha Mar to close on March 25 until further notice – temporary layoffs for nonessential staff
Baha Mar will close until further notice starting March 25 at 3pm, with a temporary layoff of all nonessential staff.
UPDATED: Sol Kerzner dies age 84, PM pays tribute to ‘pioneer in the resort industry’
Hotel tycoon, business magnate and Atlantis developer Sol Kerzner has died age 84.
Ministry: Fourth COVID-19 case linked to first
SATURDAY UPDATE: The Ministry of Health has released a new dashboard (main picture) showing four confirmed cases of COVID-19, seven in quarantine and 35 released from quarantine.
BAIC annouces Produce Exchange hours
THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation has announced that in view of the impact that COVID-19 could have on the Bahamas as outlined by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, the Produce Exchange’s opening hours from Monday until March 31 will be as follows:
Haitian community leaders back government action on COVID-19
LEADERS of the local Haitian community announced on Friday that they support the Government in its fight to control the COVID-19 virus, and urged Haitians in The Bahamas to present themselves to healthcare facilities if sick, regardless of their immigration status.
Sands explains need to use West End clinic as quarantine centre
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands moved to explain the need to use the West End Clinic in Grand Bahama as a quarantine treatment centre for those who test positive for COVID-19 despite the objections of residents.
Resorts World Bimini announces temporary closure
RESORTS World Bimini announced the temporary closure of the resort on Friday.
Panic buying goes on after curfew announcement
LOCAL food stores are experiencing a surge of customers after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a national curfew until March 31 between 9pm and 5am to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Bahamasair changes schedule in response to virus
BAHAMASAIR has announced changes to its flight schedule in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Experts give advice on mental health during lockdown
WITH the country now on partial lockdown in view of the COVID-19 threat, a local mental health expert is urging Bahamians to avoid fake news and to not panic while under quarantine in an effort to protect their mental health.
Shutdown will affect bus drivers 'terribly'
Bus drivers are losing income of up to $1,200 per week after the country’s services have been shut down without notice to stakeholders.
Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar closes casino
THE Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar closed its casino as of 5am Friday, with management saying the move was in response to new government restrictions and out of an “abundance of caution” as COVID-19 has triggered heightened safety measures.
EDITORIAL: It’s a virus, do as the doctor says
ON Wednesday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis unveiled regulations that gave him powers to tackle the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, he used them.
