Bishop thanks Minnis for 'gracious decision'
By TANYA SMITH-CARTWRIGHT tsmith-cartwright@tribunemedia.net BISHOP Walter Hanchell thanked Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for his “graceful decision” to adjust the strict seven-day lockdown imposed on New Providence but called on the nation’s lea
Frustration begins to show in Grand Bahama
Going into the fifth consecutive week of lockdowns in Grand Bahama, some residents are feeling a bit frustrated while others believe it is for the protection of all. One Grand Bahama resident agrees the extended lockdowns are not comfortable, but th
Munroe to file more legal action against PM
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe told The Tribune he plans to file more legal action against Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis after a group of people were arrested yesterday for protesting against New Providence’s immediate seven-day lockdown. He suggested Dr M
Long lines and empty shelves after lockdown U-turn
Food stores were inundated with shoppers on Wednesday, hours after the government reversed the seven-day lockdown.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 19th August: Freeport – update
STARTS: 08/19/2020 10:30 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/19/2020 4:00 PM EDT
Normal operating hours for commercial banks, insurance companies, brokers and agents
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that commercial banks, insurance companies and brokers and agents have been permitted to operate from 8am to 5pm, as needed, to allow residents to make the necessary preparations for a developing weather system.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 19th August: Nassau
STARTS: 08/19/2020 8:30 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/19/2020 11:30 AM EDT
BPL | SKYGuard Long Range Tropical Cyclone Weather Bulletin #2 ( Invest 98L)
Wednesday, 19th August, 2020.
SHAMBOLIC: PM forced into dramatic U-turn after public fury at ‘no notice’ lockdown
LESS than 24 hours after announcing a seven-day immediate lockdown for New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reversed the harsh measures yesterday afternoon and allowed food stores, pharmacies, water depots, gas stations and hardware stores to open from 6am to 9pm beginning today.
'Govt zigging and zagging all over the place'
THE hours leading up to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ U-turn on New Providence’s seven-day lockdown caused unnecessary chaos, Progressive Liberal Party Deputy Leader Chester Cooper said yesterday as he criticised government’s “zigging and zagging”
Man admits theft and causing damage
A 30-year-old man was ordered to pay $700 in the Magistrates Court yesterday after he pleaded guilty to stealing items valued at $380 and causing damage estimated at over $600. Wardnell Pierre, 30, stood before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux, cha
Three men accused of violating curfew
THREE men were brought to court earlier this week to face charges of violating the national curfew. Trevon Stubbs, 21, stood before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with violating the curfew after police found him on Mount Tabor Drive
Charged with running a non-essential business
A 46-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrates Court earlier this week for operating a non-essential business in breach of COVID-19 emergency orders. Roberto Williams appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with operating a no
Protesters gather over 'no notice' lockdown
SEVERAL people were arrested yesterday morning after a protest near Windsor Park sparked by the lack of notice given over New Providence’s seven-day lockdown. The protestors defied orders to remain indoors and instead took to the streets to decry th
95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
