'Virus will not stop storm relief efforts'
CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke said yesterday that while the COVID-19 threat will cause things to “slow down”, officials will not stop relief and rebuilding efforts on storm impacted islands. Face-to-face servi
Businesses: Changing staffing is last resort
DESPITE a sharp slump in sales due to the COVID-19 threat, some businesses in New Providence told The Tribune adjusting staffing in any way is a last resort. For now, a wait and see approach is being taken, three local retailers said. They spoke to
UPDATED: PM puts nation in lockdown, confirmed COVID-19 cases now stand at four
FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: There has been another confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Bahamas, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to four.
Ministry of Tourism & Aviation statement on COVID-19
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has released the following statement on the COVID-19 crisis:
Bahamian in isolation at university in the US
A Bahamian student studying in Pennsylvania is currently in self-isolation at her university, which has taken preventative measures to ensure that students that couldn’t return home remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvania has more tha
CIBC to help clients 'case by case'
CIBC FirstCaribbean says the bank is committed to working with its clients to offer special assistance on a case-by-case basis for those adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This could include deferred payments; special loan financing and o
Man shot dead in Stapledon Gardens
POLICE are investigating a Friday morning shooting incident in Stapledon Gardens that has left a man dead.
PLP leader criticises emergency order
PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis criticised an emergency order issued by Prime Minister Hubert Minnis yesterday, saying the provisions appeared to be rushed. He said the prohibitions outlined in the order - including a national curfew and the suspension of business operations with few exceptions - may adversely impact the public.
Rapper offers donation to fight COVID-19
AMERICAN rapper and actor Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges will donate $200,000 worth of medical equipment to The Bahamas through a partnership with his charity and HeadORG to help fight the spread of COVID-19. According to a press release, HeadORG, T
Zion Baptist stays open
THE doors of Zion Baptist Church will remain open for worship despite the social distancing suggestions from government, Senior Pastor T G Morrison told The Tribune yesterday. A day earlier, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that religious l
Minnis warning against fake news
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis railed against fake news yesterday while discussing provisions in new emergency regulations that make it an offence to spread misinformation if one knows or can be reasonably expected to know the information is false.
UPDATED: Prime Minister announces COVID-19 curfew
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis ordered that beginning tomorrow people remain indoors for the next eleven days between 9pm and 5am and that business operations, with few exceptions, be suspended.
NIB adapts to protect more vulnerable customers
THE National Insurance Board is now on “orange alert,” meaning the agency has streamlined processes to protect its more vulnerable customers and limit risks to staff in the wake of the threat of COVID-19. “The National Insurance Board (NIB) has acti
RBPF distributes COVID-19 policies
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has distributed its COVID-19 policies to officers, according to Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson. He said the RBPF’s plan is in line with the government’s policies and has been handed to the minister of national
'We need to minimise peak of the outbreak'
A LOCAL health official said if the government can minimise the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, which occurs roughly 45 days after the first case is reported, the amount of deaths can be reduced. It was also revealed yesterday that nine nurses are in
