‘High interest’ in Grand Bahama airport partnership
AS negotiations on the Grand Bahama International Airport near the final stages, State Minister for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson has revealed that there is high interest from investors to enter a public-private partnership with the government in the redevelopment of the facility.
Residents to protest over issues in Abaco
A PEACEFUL demonstration is set to take place in Abaco tomorrow to allow residents to voice their frustrations about the post-Dorian rebuilding process as well as other issues.
No Bahamasair cancellations after U.S. announcement
BAHAMASAIR chairman Tommy Turnquest said yesterday the airline has not received any cancellations following the announcement of a new testing and quarantine requirement for travellers entering the United States.
UPDATED: Body of man is found on track road
A MAN was found dead yesterday on a track road off Graham Drive in Yellow Elder Gardens with apparent gunshot wounds.
AG concedes July opening ‘cost us dear’
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel insisted the government will not be caught with its guard down again, telling the Senate yesterday officials are now in a “critical” race against time to have all the population vaccinated.
‘How long must we hold on?’
ANOTHER round of employee furloughs and the Minnis administration’s extension of special emergency powers are pushing Atlantis employees like Areba Bridgewater to the brink.
National exams head for delay
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said yesterday it is likely this year’s national examinations will be held later than usual as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Bailed over deadly crash at Christmas
A man who was accused of causing a three-car collision that claimed the lives of a married couple on Christmas night was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Man jailed for ammunition he claimed that he found
A 21-year-old man who was found with illegal ammunition that he claimed he had found was yesterday sentenced to six months in prison.
ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED
ARREST warrants were issued yesterday for several people who failed to appear in court after they were charged with breaching regulations outlined in the Emergency Powers Order.
HAITIAN MEN ARE FINED
THREE Haitian men who could not verify their status when approached by immigration officers earlier this week were fined $300 in court yesterday.
Grandmother: I’ve been waiting for food help since last year
WHILE the coronavirus pandemic has led to a downturn in fortunes for many, others who were struggling even before COVID- 19 say they are having a hard time making ends meet.
‘Pandemic has created a mental health crisis’
PAHO officials said the coronavirus pandemic has created a mental health crisis in the region.
Union chief: Education officials do not have a clue on reopening
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said it is obvious the Ministry of Education and its top officials “do not have a clue” on how schools will reopen safely for face-to-face learning.
Restrictions are not helping small business
CONTINUED restrictions under extended emergency orders are not conducive to economic growth and do not bode well for small businesses, a top banker has told The Tribune.
