A COMIC'S VIEW: Cool heads and hopefully no fevered brows
AS the “corona” pandemic heightens around the world and throughout The Bahamas, let’s us all remain calm and aware.
More than 350 Fusion Superplex staff placed on unpaid leave
FUSION Superplex has placed more than 350 employees on unpaid leave after it was blindsided by the government’s COVID-19 lockdown.
'Virus will not stop storm relief efforts'
CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke said yesterday that while the COVID-19 threat will cause things to “slow down”, officials will not stop relief and rebuilding efforts on storm impacted islands. Face-to-face servi
Businesses: Changing staffing is last resort
DESPITE a sharp slump in sales due to the COVID-19 threat, some businesses in New Providence told The Tribune adjusting staffing in any way is a last resort. For now, a wait and see approach is being taken, three local retailers said. They spoke to
UPDATED: PM puts nation in lockdown, confirmed COVID-19 cases now stand at four
FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: There has been another confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Bahamas, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to four.
Ministry of Tourism & Aviation statement on COVID-19
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has released the following statement on the COVID-19 crisis:
Bahamian in isolation at university in the US
A Bahamian student studying in Pennsylvania is currently in self-isolation at her university, which has taken preventative measures to ensure that students that couldn’t return home remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvania has more tha
CIBC to help clients 'case by case'
CIBC FirstCaribbean says the bank is committed to working with its clients to offer special assistance on a case-by-case basis for those adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This could include deferred payments; special loan financing and o
'Stop non-compliance' warning as Atlantis dubbed a ghost town
Bahamians were last night told they must shed “the culture of non-compliance” as “the best way” to minimise COVID-19’s projected $1bn blow to the national economy.
Retailers warn over COVID-19 'crime spike'
A Chamber of Chamber director yesterday said “crime has spiked considerably” as following the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent shut-down of much of the Bahamian economy.Tara Morley, who is also the Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) co-presiden
Super Value's 'crazy panic buying figures'
Super Value’s principal yesterday revealed that COVID-19 panic buying had produced “crazy figures” with sales at some stores having increased by as much as 147 percent. Rupert Roberts, the supermarket chain’s president, told Tribune Business that wh
Construction starts to take '40-60% hit'
New construction starts will take a 40-60 percent hit, a former Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president predicted yesterday, with the industry unlikely to rebound until near year-end. Leonard Sands, pictured , told Tribune Business that whi
Man shot dead in Stapledon Gardens
POLICE are investigating a Friday morning shooting incident in Stapledon Gardens that has left a man dead.
Receiver takes over Nygard firms
Peter Nygard’s global fashion empire has been plunged into financial crisis after court-appointed receivers this week took over its affairs following recent sex trafficking allegations against the tycoon.
PLP leader criticises emergency order
PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis criticised an emergency order issued by Prime Minister Hubert Minnis yesterday, saying the provisions appeared to be rushed. He said the prohibitions outlined in the order - including a national curfew and the suspension of business operations with few exceptions - may adversely impact the public.
Zion Baptist stays open
THE doors of Zion Baptist Church will remain open for worship despite the social distancing suggestions from government, Senior Pastor T G Morrison told The Tribune yesterday. A day earlier, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that religious l
Challenges for poor women
As we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women in general, it is also important to accelerate women’s equality particularly in developing countries.
Rapper offers donation to fight COVID-19
AMERICAN rapper and actor Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges will donate $200,000 worth of medical equipment to The Bahamas through a partnership with his charity and HeadORG to help fight the spread of COVID-19. According to a press release, HeadORG, T
NBA telling teams to keep players, staff out of facilities
The NBA has told its teams to close its training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, saying the shuttering will last indefinitely in the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.
DIANE PHILLIPS: It’s time to stop, think and be ready when the world starts turning again
We have all seen the pictures. Empty streets in downtown Nassau. Empty seats on planes. Prince George Wharf and Festival Place, where the usual complaint is overcrowding, now eerily silent. Store shutters and roll downs sending an unmistakable message – closed for business. At LPIA, the nation’s largest and busiest airport, you could stage a soccer match outside two terminals without causing inconvenience to anyone trying to check in.
