FNM: Where is the growth plan?
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the FNM is disappointed by the absence of a growth plan or preparations to deal with inflation in Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ mid-year budget communication.
Govt relaxes restrictions as COVID-19 cases trend down
SEVERAL COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed yesterday, signalling a closer return to normal for the country as virus cases continue to trend downward.
PAHO: Too soon to lower guard against COVID-19
THE Pan American Health Organisation says it is too soon for countries to lower their guard against the coronavirus as some world leaders are rolling back COVID-19 restrictions.
New ministry role for Judy Terrell
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced that Judy Terrell, former director of communications at the Public Hospitals Authority, has taken on a new post as the ministry’s director of global health communications.
200 Haitian migrants repatriated
NEARLY 200 Haitian migrants were repatriated to their homeland in two separate charter flights yesterday.
Concern remains on vaccine hesitancy
A PAN American Health Organization official has said The Bahamas has only reached around 39 percent vaccination coverage and that vaccine resistance is a serious issue both here and the region at large.
RCI chose not to bid on Lucayan contract
ROYAL Caribbean International has abandoned plans to acquire the Grand Lucayan resort, with its President and CEO Michael Bayley saying the cruise company did not submit a bid during the recently concluded request for proposals process.
Port Facility security exercise held today
THE Ministry of Transport will be conducting an International Ship and Port Facility Security national exercise from 10am to 1pm today in Abaco, Grand Bahama, North Bimini, New Providence, South Eleuthera and Inagua.
Pentecostal Assemblies hold annual convention
THE Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World is currently hosting its 73rd annual General Convention under the theme: “Standing on a Firm Foundation”.
Court orders man to repair his own son’s bicycle
A 56-YEAR-OLD man was yesterday ordered to repair his son’s bicycle after admitting damaging it earlier this week.
Accused over slapping mother
A 29-YEAR-OLD man who slapped his child’s mother during a heated argument last month was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Disturbance in court
A MAN was arrested in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after he cursed a senior magistrate and punched a police officer in an unprovoked attack.
Honouring women
THE Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister held a wreath laying ceremony for the “Bahamian Madonna” statue at Prince George Dock yesterday.
Regattas may return this summer
MARINE Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting says he expects several Family Island regattas and festivals will be held this summer once COVID-19 cases remain low in the country.
Pintard urges caution over COVID
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has urged caution from the Davis administration as it rolls back COVID-19 restrictions, noting the country does not have the same widespread vaccination coverage as larger nations that are also easing measures.
