Electronic retailers fear impact of virus could be devastating
LOCAL electronic retail companies say they fear the global novel coronavirus outbreak will have a devastating impact on their companies in the long-term. In an effort to manage the spread of the deadly virus, Chinese authorities last month mandated
We need $1m to deal with coronavirus, says Sands
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands has revealed the Ministry of Health has requested a million dollars to combat the novel coronavirus. The United States is starting to increase its funding for virus preparedness. American media reported the Trump admin
KEEP IT ILLEGAL: Christian Council key official rejects opening door to legal cannabis
A leading Christian Council official advising the body on its position on marijuana has come out against legalising the recreational use of the drug.
NIB worker sacked after payout audit
AN internal investigation is underway at the National Insurance Board after an employee was terminated for allegedly wrongly signing contribution forms and accepting “tips” for tasks he was not authorised to do, The Tribune was told yesterday.
‘Bahamians first policy just a play for votes’
A GRAND Bahama union official believes the ‘Bahamian-first’ mantra is just a political card pulled out around election season by both major political parties. “I have a concern with ministers and politicians speaking these things when it comes close to election time,” Dave Barr, president of the Grand Bahama Workers Union said this week.
Police probe into gun-toting officer
AN investigation has been launched after a police officer was caught on video displaying aggressive conduct to several residents on Abaco, officials said.
PAHO links up with experts for mental health forum
THE Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) partnered with the Ministry of Health, the Bahamas Psychological Association (BPA) and the Healthy Bahamas Coalition (HBC) to host a media forum on mental health. The forum was held on Monday at the Univer
DNA evidence helps overturn rape conviction
DEFICIENCIES in the DNA evidence against a man previously convicted of raping a woman at gunpoint after burglarising her West Bay Street home led to his conviction being overturned, the Court of Appeal has said. The appellate court said the reason w
'I tried to evade a hail of bullets but was shot twice'
A MAN told a court yesterday how he tried to evade a hail of bullets only to be shot twice during the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting.Leroy Taylor said he first thought the gunfire was the sound of firecrackers, and only realised the sounds were bullets
20 years for man haunted by decision to go back and kill
A man was sentenced to two decades in prison yesterday for killing a man because the deceased threatened him and accused him of seeing his girlfriend three years ago. Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson sentenced Christopher McQueen to 20 years and two mo
Two thieves steal man's watch and cash
TWO thieves stole a man’s watch and cash on Tuesday morning, police said. Police were told that shortly before 6am, a man was standing near a vehicle on Taylor Street, Nassau Village, when he was approached by two men, one armed with a gun. He was r
Chef Jose and his team thanked for making 3.2m meals for Dorian victims
THE Ministry of Tourism used the international stage of the recent Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival to say thank you to Chef José Andrés.
Dames defends decision to move senior officers
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the government’s decision to reassign several senior officers to various ministries. He said it was a necessary move to help address security issues experienced at those respective ministrie
Lewis: 34 domes will be ready in Abaco by Friday
MINISTER of State Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said at least 34 domes will be ready at the family relief centre in Abaco this Friday. “There was an issue with the utility connections, they are in place so it’s just a matter now of putting in the
Union angry with UB plan to sack painters
THE Bahamas Public Services Union is up in arms about perceived plans by the University of the Bahamas to make painters redundant. The maintenance workers have a combined 78 years of service at the University of the Bahamas (UB). According to BPSU
