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Rollins may have FNM future

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins could still have a future with the Free National Movement (FNM), the party’s Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday.

AG: Equal opportunity for purchase of plots of land

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel has said there will be equal opportunity for the purchase of plots of land to Bahamians and residents, including those of Haitian descent awaiting confirmation of immigration status.

Hurricane shelters expanded

MINISTER of Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said officials are increasing hurricane shelter capacity to ensure people in these facilities can maintain social distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. His comments came during a virtual press conference on Sunday, where stakeholders discussed the country’s readiness for the hurricane season, which began yesterday.

EDITORIAL: How many times must these cases go to court?

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before.

Seven fined for fraudulent COVID-19 test results

THE chief magistrate on Thursday fined seven people who tried to use fraudulent COVID-19 test results to travel to four different family islands between March 25 and 31.

Chamber urges 'balanced' plan on COVID spike

The Chamber of Commerce's chairman yesterday called for a "balanced" approach to addressing New Providence's COVID-19 surge that addressed both health and economic concerns.

Chamber chair: Lockdown to hit restaurants and retail

The Chamber of Commerce's chairman yesterday warned the retail and restaurant industries will be among those hit hardest by enhanced COVID-19 restrictions that may prove counter-productive.

13,000 people vaccinated in The Bahamas last week

MORE than 13,000 people were vaccinated in The Bahamas last week, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.

‘Frustrated’ WSC workers strike today

THE union representing Water and Sewerage Corporation workers plans to strike today, angered by lingering issues and alleged staff “abuse”.

We must have resiliency in buildings, says Lewis

MINISTER of State for Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said his ministry plans to introduce building proposals in the upcoming months to “support the view of building for resiliency.” During his speech in the House of Assembly yesterday, Mr Lewis sa

We're close to finalising plans to bury storm victims, says Russell

NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency Director Captain Stephen Russell yesterday said officials are in the process of finalising a plan that would allow them to bury storm victims who are currently being held in a refrigerated trailer.Captain Russell

EDITORIAL: Hear of looting? Contact authorities

Throughout the past day, we have received reports at The Tribune of looters operating in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.

Shaunae pledges $25,000 to help with hurricane recovery

SHAUNAE Miller-Uibo became the latest high profile Bahamian athlete to use their platform to aid the Hurricane Dorian relief effort. The national 200m record holder and reigning 400m Olympic champion pledged $25,000 to assist the rebuilding of churc

Aid groups: We're not being held back by red tape

REPRESENTATIVES of international organisations providing relief to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian said yesterday red tape has not hindered their efforts. During a press conference, leaders of the United States Agency for International Developmen

Miller-Uibo and Gardiner in national fund-raising effort

A national fund-raising effort, in conjunction with the viewing of the performances of quarter-milers Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner at the IAAF World Championships, is expected to take place at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium to assi

21,000 travellers haven't taken rapid antigen test after five days

FORTY-SIX percent of travellers required to take the rapid antigen test five days after arriving in The Bahamas have not complied with the requirement, health officials revealed during a press conference on Friday.

Students return - but up to 25 schools still shut

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said there are approximately 20 to 25 schools on four islands that did not see students return to campus today for face-to-face instruction due to needed repairs.

Students sent on a fool's errand

Minister of Education Jeff Lloyd’s announcement that schools on Grand Bahama will open “face to face” on October 5, while New Providence, Eleuthera and Abaco will resume classes virtually, is one of the most disappointing decisions that the Free National Movement (FNM) administration has made since the COVID-19 outbreak in March. I feel as if Lloyd is sending Grand Bahamian students on a fool’s errand. It simply cannot work.

Save the Bays calls for Prime Minister to ‘rein in’ Mitchell

ENVIRONMENTAL advocacy group Save The Bays yesterday called on Prime Minister Perry Christie to “rein in” his “clearly unbalanced” Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell, after the minister railed against the group for posing a “clear and present danger” to the governing Progressive Liberal Party.

Barracudas dominate Leno Corporate Services Invitational

THE BARRACUDA Swim Club dominated its annual Leno Corporate Services Invitational Swim Meet at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex over the weekend.

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