Sands warns of danger despite precautions as students set to return
AS the deadly coronavirus continues to infect people worldwide, Minister of Health Dr Sands told Parliament yesterday that “concern regarding the further spread” of the virus to Bahamian shores “is a reality”.
Dorian bill leaves no option to borrowing
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended government’s intention to borrow $637.9m post Hurricane Dorian, insisting the Minnis administration had the “appropriate response” to rebuilding the affected islands and revitalising the economy.
Valley defiant despite Rolle offer to mediate
VALLEY Boys Chairman Brian Adderley said yesterday that while the group is open to discussions to address issues concerning the handling of Junkanoo parades, its members are still not prepared to participate under the current parade’s management.
Blessed are MPs - who could do better
ANGLICAN Archdeacon Father James Palacious told parliamentarians that they need to stop their “slackness” when it comes to adhering to the Public Disclosure Act.
Come out and support GSSSA championships
The Government Secondary Schools Sports Association Basketball championship series promises to provide an unique experience for the student-athletes participating and fanbases cheering them on.
Keep out of the pulpit
Take the Gazette announcement…Sunday, January 5th, 2020 Royal Bahamas Annual Church Service will be held at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Robinson Road…thereafter came the Traffic arrangements.
Higgs sisters continue winning ways
BOTH Higgs sisters continue their winning ways in the Carolinas to highlight the performances of Bahamian collegiate swimmers throughout NCAA Division I swimming. Albury Higgs and the South Carolina Gamecocks completed the weekend with a pair of win
Man denies throwing hot liquid on woman
A 43-year-old man yesterday denied allegations he put a woman in hospital after throwing a hot liquid on her after they got into an argument earlier this month. Ricardo Cartwright denied causing grievous harm to Sanovia Johnson Cartwright on January
Policeman describes finding dead body of one of four killed
A senior police officer yesterday described encountering the dead body of one of four people killed during the Fox Hill mass shooting moments after the incident occurred seven years ago. Inspector Lavardo Sherman testified about encountering the lif
Christopher Ferguson to pursue pro football ranks
AS his collegiate football career came to an end and his attention shifts to the pursuit of professional ranks, Christopher Ferguson delivered a parting message to the people most influential on his journey thus far. In the final game of his collegi
Lloyd needs reality check
Education Minister Jeff Lloyd needs a serious reality check. His recent self-serving rant about why he sometimes needs his wife by his side when he undertakes official foreign travel came across as defending an entitlement.
Lashann and Longhorns on 5-game win streak
AFTER a slow start to the season, Lashann Higgs and the Texas Longhorns Women’s Basketball has now extended their winning streak to five games in the Big 12.Higgs scored a game high 19 points to lead the Longhorns to a 70-53 win on the road over the
Global growth too low
Since September 2019, the Federal Reserve has been buying 80% of US Treasury debt. The US is borrowing from itself – unprecedented. The attack on the Abqaiq oil facility in Saudi Arabia in September 2019 that affected global oil supplies significantly barely increased oil prices. The killing of the Iran general by the US on January 3, 2020 barely influenced oil prices. The markets are not being influenced by threat to Middle Eastern oil.
Doing something right
RE: A Servant Of The Nation Who deserves Respect. The Tribune, Editorial, January 24, 2020.
Bahamas races to fill aviation safety gaps
Aviation chiefs yesterday pledged to double The Bahamas’ compliance score after global regulators found it had implemented less than one-third of the required “safety oversight” regime. Captain Charles Beneby, the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority’s
Aviation concern on 'deviation from optimum safety'
Private aviation operators yesterday warned that “any deviation from optimum safety is a concern” after it was revealed that The Bahamas was just 32 percent compliant with global standards. Anthony K Hamilton, president of the Bahamas Association of
Airbnb hails 'Bahamas Sabbatical' partnership
Airbnb says its partnership with The Bahamas will both promote sustainable tourism and drive increased visitor numbers to this nation. The vacation rental website linked with the Ministry of Tourism to unveil the “Bahamas Sabbatical”, which will off
Bahamas takes 'Sabbatical' with Airbnb for visitor boost
The Bahamas’ latest partnership with Airbnb is designed to further boost post-Dorian tourism and encourage locals to develop sustainable cultural and environmental offerings, officials said yesterday.Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-ge
Insurance switching to risk-based taxation
Reforms switching the Bahamian insurance industry to risk-based taxation are with the Attorney General’s Office and expected to be in Parliament “shortly”, it was revealed yesterday. Vibert Williams, the Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) deputy
Life insurance claims exceed $300m mark
Life insurance claim payouts are expected to top the $300m mark for 2019, the Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) deputy chairman said yesterday. Sandy Morley, speaking at the opening of Insurance Month, said: “I would just take a minute to highli
