PM announces stricter COVID measures
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Thursday announced stricter measures in response to rising cases of COVID-19, including a shorter testing window for inbound travellers.
Process to verify IDs underway
FOLLOWING revelations about the administration of contracts at the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, officials were yesterday in the process of trying to verify contractors so money owed can be paid.
‘Linking Lucayan to port project was best deal’
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said when negotiations between Royal Caribbean/ITM Group were bogged down after Hurricane Dorian, the sale and acquisition of the Grand Lucayan hotel was put in jeopardy.
ROLLING THE DICE WITH OUR LIVES: COVID cases leap 200% as Sands warns: we’re ‘gambling at our peril’
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the country continues to “gamble” with COVID-19 “at our peril” as the Ministry of Health reported 79 new infections on Tuesday.
Darville hints at changes over large gatherings
THERE could be changes to COVID-19 protocols for large gatherings along with an adjustment at our borders for travellers, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
Darville relaxed despite COVID outbreak on ship
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says he’s pleased with the COVID-19 protocols put in place by the cruise line industry, while confirming a ship that docked at Coco Cay in The Bahamas suffered a virus outbreak among passengers on board.
WALKING AWAY: Govt pulls plug on Grand Lucayan deal and is now seeking other investors
THE agreement between the government and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines/ITM Group for the acquisition of the Grand Lucayan resort has been cancelled.
Mitchell says FNM ‘couldn’t see forest for the trees’
FOREIGN Affairs and Public Service Minister Fred Mitchell said the Free National Movement lost the goodwill of the Bahamian people early in its term and the party “couldn’t see the forest for the trees” and just went downhill.
Davis to address COVID concerns
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will give a “national update” on Thursday on the government’s response to the fight against COVID-19.
UPDATED: SHUT THEM DOWN – All contracts with Beaches and Parks are scrapped in response to ‘control failures’
THE Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority will terminate all current contracts after external investigators found numerous lapses in its functioning and internal controls.
When will contractors get money they’re due?
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration should be clearer about when contractors who had agreements with the Bahamas Parks and Public Beaches Authority will be paid monies owed to them.
Pintard looks to expand numbers at conference
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says he hopes the party agrees to increase its number of voting delegates at the next convention.
Ministry insists: There has been no attack on any public servant
IN the face of claims that some island administrators were being victimised, the ministry with responsibility for local government has said no public servant has been attacked.
Pintard: Tell us how Carnival mess happened
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says the Davis administration should provide a chronology of events related to the Christmas Carnival debacle, one that details the communication missteps between ministries such as the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance.
Minister talks climate change on Brazilian TV
A BAHAMAS government minister recently appeared on TV in Brazil to talk about climate change and the farming industry.
