Small plane makes emergency landing at LPIA
A PIPER Aztec was forced to make an emergency landing at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Thursday.
Warning to prepare vaccination plan
A PAN American Health Organisation official said countries in the region should start preparing for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and focusing on the prioritisation process ahead of its arrival, as full vaccinations of their citizens “will not happen overnight”.
Davis: National address just a campaign speech
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis slammed Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ national address on Tuesday night as a “campaign speech” that did not provide a way forward for the country.
Cold storage equipment for vaccine to arrive soon
COLD storage equipment to facilitate COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in The Bahamas shortly, Health Minister Renward Wells told The Tribune yesterday.
Sands: We must educate public on vaccine
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says a successful coronavirus vaccination programme hinges on the launch of a comprehensive public education campaign that addresses the concerns of Bahamians.
‘Judiciary modernising - but COVID-19 was a challenge’
CHIEF Justice Brian Moree said the judiciary made significant strides in fulfilling its mandate to modernise and reform the court system, despite facing challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Two dead after fire off Cowpen Road
Two women are dead and a man is in hospital after a fire at a residence off Cowpen Road early on Thursday morning.
Abaco nurses ‘sick out’ over clinic concern
MORE than a dozen trained nurses in Abaco engaged in a “sick out” yesterday due to “poor” working conditions and safety concerns at the Marsh Harbour Clinic.
Wells: Only W.H.O.-approved tests allowed
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells says his ministry will not make a move on approving any form of additional COVID-19 testing unless first receiving the nod from the World Health Organisation to which it is aligned.
Alarm as number of completed juvenile cases drops
ONLY five percent of juvenile cases were completed during the last legal year, alarming juvenile advocates.
‘WE’RE GETTING THE JOB DONE’: Attorney General hails conviction rate of almost 90 percent
THE conviction rate for serious offences has increased to almost 90 percent despite the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
Police want to reduce traffic deaths to zero
AFTER a string of fatalities towards the end of 2020, Grand Bahama police have rolled out a traffic safety initiative aiming to have zero traffic deaths this year.
Clean-up after blaze
AN ABANDONED building that burst into flames, killing the man who slept inside has led to a community effort to clean up the area.
San Salvador residents fear for future after Club Med closure
THE closure of Club Med with the loss of 190 jobs has left many residents of San Salvador uncertain of their financial future.
Benefit verifications extended to July 1
THE National Insurance Board yesterday announced a grace period has been approved for long-term benefit verifications.
