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Turnquest: Recovery to be slow and anaemic
The Government has not used all the economic stimulus tools available to it, the deputy prime minister revealed last night, having kept some in reserve in case the COVID-19 pandemic is "prolonged".
More stimulus to come amid 30% jobless rate fear
The government has not used all the economic stimulus tools available to it, the deputy prime minister revealed last night, having kept some in reserve in case the COVID-19 pandemic is “prolonged”. K Peter Turnquest, pictured , in a messaged reply t
'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
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
DIANE PHILLIPS: It’s time to stop, think and be ready when the world starts turning again
We have all seen the pictures. Empty streets in downtown Nassau. Empty seats on planes. Prince George Wharf and Festival Place, where the usual complaint is overcrowding, now eerily silent. Store shutters and roll downs sending an unmistakable message – closed for business. At LPIA, the nation’s largest and busiest airport, you could stage a soccer match outside two terminals without causing inconvenience to anyone trying to check in.
Govt praised on virus measures given 'limitations'
Private sector executives and union leaders yesterday praised the government for striking the right balance between its fiscal woes and propping up workers and the economy against COVID-19.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (
Economy facing $1bn bodyblow, Turnquest tells House
DESPITE a projected total economic fallout of as much as $1bn from the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has announced several relief measures for workers in the tourism industry who will be most affected by the virus’ global impact.
Tourist arrivals driven by 78% cruise isle rise
A 78 percent increase in arrivals to the cruise lines’ private Bahamian islands was the sole factor driving increased visitor numbers during January 2020, it was revealed yesterday. K Peter Turnquest, unveiling the government’s fiscal and economic p
Abaco clinics taking every precaution
CLINICS on Abaco are taking precautions to ward off the spread of the novel coronavirus. “We are taking every precaution here on the island of Abaco,” said clinic administrator, Velty Parker-Carey. “Our clinics are ready to go. When staff and patie
IDB warns ‘worst case’ impact could be $3bn
The Bahamas could suffer a catastrophic 26 percent gross domestic product (GDP) cut if the worst-case coronavirus scenario comes true, an Inter-American Development Bank report revealed yesterday.
No place for party politics
IF one were to peruse the annals of modern Bahamian history, dating back to the era of the United Bahamian Party, when the Bahamian Colony first achieved internal self government from England in 1964, one would be hard pressed to name one other PM who has had the kind of challenges Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is currently faced with.
Self-care is self-love: New company promotes products to help you relax
“Taking care of yourself is the equivalent of loving yourself.” – This is a statement Rayeisa Basden firmly stands by. Having developed health issues due to job-related stress, she knows first-hand how important self-care is and hopes to promote this philosophy with her own line of aromatherapy bath products designed to help people relax.
It will be tough but don't panic, argues Sumner
A FORMER Chamber of Commerce CEO said while the novel coronavirus pandemic will result in some “economic fall out” for the country, the impact of the potentially deadly disease on local commerce is nothing to panic over. Edison Sumner, former chief
Taxi chief: 'Never so close to annihilation'
The 30-day cruise industry shutdown means that industries reliant upon it have “never been this close to annihilation”, the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) chief is arguing.Wesley Ferguson said of the end to all cruises from the US, in response to th
Super Value more than triples inventory levels
Super Value’s principal yesterday said he has more than tripled the supermarket chain’s inventory levels to guard against coronavirus disruption, and warned: “Panic buying is not doing any good.”Rupert Roberts revealed that he has increased stock lev
Contractors partner with BTVI to bridge skills gap
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) and the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) have agreed a partnership that aims to help close “skills gaps” in the workforce. Michael Pratt, the BCA’s president, said the Memorandum of Underst
ACP Samuel Butler retiring after 40 years
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Samuel Butler, the officer-in-charge of Grand Bahama and the northern district, is retiring after 40 years of service with the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Bahamas warned on new downgrade risk
The Bahamas was yesterday warned by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) that it faces “at least a one-in-three chance” of a further downgrade to its sovereign credit rating within the next 12 months.
Nationals postponed
IT was supposed to be the first day of competition for the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s National Track and Field Championships yesterday at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.But midway into the morning session of the championships as
Questions raised over group involved with Dorian burials
The government’s Disaster and Reconstruction Authority (DRA) appears to be working with an unregistered organisation over the burial of Abaco’s unidentified Dorian victims. Iram Lewis, minister of state for disaster preparedness, management and reco