‘Promotions give me manpower we need’
NEW Police Commissioner Paul Rolle has defended the promotion of 68 senior officers this week, telling The Tribune his decision was part of a succession plan to have the best officers in place long after he retires in May 2023.
Three rays of hope amid the gloom
DESPITE thousands of people laid off and the economy at a near standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, some local businesswomen have found ways to adapt to the crisis. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Bolera Glinton, of BGG Wo
Man sent to jail for posting explicit video of his ex-girlfriend
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison for posting a sexual video of his ex-girlfriend on social media. The man appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged with intentional libel after he published a sexual video of his former
Day three with no new cases
DESPITE increased testing for COVID-19, the country has not recorded new cases of the disease for three days in a row.
Row at PMH after patients are asked to take off shoes
A ROW erupted in Princess Margaret Hospital’s Dialysis Unit recently, when, in what he says was a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Dr Frederick Smith asked that all patients remove their shoes or not receive treatment.
Govt examining quarantine options for those returning
THE government is looking at several housing options in which to quarantine Bahamians who return home after being stuck abroad amid the COVID-19 crisis, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands. His comments came after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Mi
'Several factors will dictate pace the economy will reopen'
THE pace at which the Bahamas should reopen its economy will depend on several factors including how effectively officials control COVID-19 cases in isolation and transmission among at-risk populations, an international health emergency official said
Return of cruise ships still undecided - Wells
MINISTER of Transport Renward Wells said yesterday that while the government is still discussing when commercial cruise ships will be allowed entry into the country, “it’s not going to happen” until the country’s economy has been re-opened.
People need work history for benefits
AMID complaints that some major employers have not been paying National Insurance Board payments despite deducting contributions from staff pay, an NIB official said workers can still get benefits once they prove work history. Pandora Butler, senior
Turnquest clarifies remarks on spending
FINANCE Minister Peter Turnquest yesterday clarified recent remarks he made on a local talk show, saying it was not his intent to tell people how to spend their money but to only give Bahamians sound “financial advice” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He
Customs raid on Ash bar
CUSTOMS officers raided Made Men Bar Sports Bar yesterday and seized bottles of allegedly undeclared liquor from the establishment.
68 more promotions for senior officers: Cop at centre of Shane Gibson trial controversy moves to higher rank
NEARLY 70 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers were promoted to Chief Superintendent and Superintendent yesterday, in an exercise that is backdated to take effect from January 1.
Rand’s Dorian damage repairs start again
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday expressed empathy for health professionals at Rand Memorial Hospital and their concerns regarding the suitability of the field tent hospital which is temporarily housing patients.
Plight of COVID's domestic violence victims
IN one week, a local outreach group has come to the aid of six women, all victims of domestic violence.
Health staff test results indicate all clear so far
MORE than 50 percent of the tests conducted on vulnerable healthcare workers last week have yielded negative results for COVID-19, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.
