Jobless rate now 20-23%
WITH the country’s economy showing promising signs of recovery, Director of Labour John Pinder has estimated the unemployment rate is now around 20 to 23 percent.
75% of hotel workers still off
THE union representing hotel line staff has said an estimated 75 percent of workers remain furloughed despite an increase in visitor arrivals.
Reverend on libel charge bailed
THE reverend who denied making offensive allegations against Police Commissioner Paul Rolle in a Facebook video that went viral was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Man must pay ex-girlfriend
A MAN who admitted harming his ex-girlfriend during a heated argument was yesterday ordered to compensate the woman for her injuries.
Power outage after station problem
SEVERAL portions of New Providence were struck by an electricity disruption yesterday due to a “problem” at Bahamas Power and Light’s Blue Hills Power Station.
RBDF Commodore awaiting test result
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King is still experiencing mild symptoms after being exposed to COVID-19, however test results have not yet come back to determine if he has the disease.
‘No evidence’ of new strains in country, says minister
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said there is “no evidence” any of the new coronavirus strains are present in the country after dozens of positive samples sent abroad earlier this year produced negative results for the COVID-19 mutations.
More vaccination sites planned
WITH COVID-19 vaccinations set to resume in New Providence and Grand Bahama today, officials are also hoping to open up additional vaccination sites to accelerate the process.
Officials hope Easter events won’t lead to rise in cases
WITH several large gatherings seen over the Easter holiday weekend, Health Minister Renward Wells said yesterday officials are hoping the social events do not lead to an uptick in coronavirus cases.
‘U.S. should help out, not point fingers’
THE Chinese Embassy in Nassau yesterday denied any intention by its government to pursue geopolitical advantage in the region, adding it was disappointed The Bahamas’ relationship with China was recently cast in a negative light.
FOOD LIFELINE: Aid scheme extended three more months as many still need help
THE National Food Distribution Task Force has received the go ahead from Cabinet to continue food assistance until the end of June, Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson confirmed yesterday.
Jobless payment to continue - for now
THE government has extended its unemployment assistance programme for those still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of April, National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday.
Concern over delay in police inquests
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said Coroner’s Court inquests into police-involved killings – which have been halted since March 2020 because of COVID-19 – must quickly resume.
Union says pupils not ready to sit exams
WITH national examinations scheduled to begin next week, the head of the Bahamas Union of Teachers says some students are currently “inadequately prepared” to sit the tests.
Reverend spends night in custody after libel accusation
A REVEREND who was accused of making offensive allegations against Police Commissioner Paul Rolle in a Facebook video that has now gone viral was yesterday charged with intentional libel.
