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Two rescued after plane crash in Berry Islands
TWO people have been rescued after a plane crashed in the area of Chub Cay, the Berry Islands on Wednesday, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority reported.
WILL WE HAVE STAFF TO COPE? 130 health workers off the frontline as cases continue rising
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said about 130 healthcare professionals are out of the system because of COVID-19, including 100 in New Providence and 30 in Grand Bahama.
Dire predictions of how bad it could be
A NEW study has projected that due to the Omicron variant in The Bahamas, daily case numbers could reach a high of 2,610 by February 13.
Air Canada’s pause ‘certainly bad news’
A senior tourism official yesterday said he would have been more “worried” if Air Canada had suspended its weekly Exuma flight for commercial reasons rather than COVID-19.
BOC to send one of its largest teams to ‘Friendly Games’
OUTSIDE of the prestigious Olympic Games, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is gearing up to send one of its largest teams to the next biggest sporting event on the world calendar - the Commonwealth Games.
FACE TO FACE: A sacred place shared by generations
WHEN Joan Rolle first stepped foot on her property in Exuma it took her breath away. The panoramic views of the beautiful sea, the rolling hills… the scene was so awe inspiring she called it “a spiritual experience”.
Govt to give ‘around’ $350,000 to 65 former Urban Development staff
THE government will be giving “somewhere around” $350,000 in outstanding allowances to 65 former employees of Urban Development in Grand Bahama and the Family Islands, according to Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
Bowleg apology for Junkanoo film errors
AFTER complaints over the New Year’s Day virtual Junkanoo presentation, Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said errors are being corrected and a rebroadcast is planned.
ISLAND INSIGHTS – Climate Change: Are we ready?
In this segment, we will explore the issues Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as The Bahamas face regarding climate change. The Bahamas, among other countries within the region, are extremely vulnerable and sensitive to the direct and indirect impact of climate change. It is a topic of concern that some countries have taken seriously while others are moving at a slower pace to address such pertinent issues.
Bucket list for 2022
2021 is gone and will not be missed too much by most Bahamians.
Minister cautions local sporting federations to wait for all-clear
Although most people are eager to resume the full level of competition in the country, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg cautioned the local associations and federations to wait until the all-clearance is given by the Ministry of Health Wellness.
Coach Clarke pleased with his Falcons Senior Boys at Arby’s Classic
ALTHOUGH they didn’t have any major competition in the country over the past two years to test their skills, coach Kevin Clarke was still pleased with the way his Tabernacle Baptist Falcons senior boys’ basketball team played last week in the Arby’s Classic at the Viking Hall in Bristol, Tennessee.
Providence Storm win Christmas Holiday Classic
AS the local sports-less 2021 year came to a close last week, the Providence Storm Basketball Club managed to get in their annual Providence Christmas Holiday Classic without any fanfare on their home court at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.
520 new cases of COVID-19
There were 520 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday – a new record for a single day – bringing the total number to 24,996.
Cruise ship with COVID cases denied entry to Ocean Cay
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville confirmed on Friday the cruise ship MSC Seashore was denied entry by the government to Ocean Cay because of a number of COVID-19 cases on board.
923 police officers promoted this month
MORE than 920 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers of all ranks received promotions this month.
Murder toll for year stands at 119
THE country recorded 119 homicides so far in 2021, a 75 percent increase when compared with the 68 that occurred during the same period in 2020.
Smugglers’ accusation investigated
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating a claim that an officer was allegedly involved in a $25 million cocaine operation.
FRONT PORCH: In a time of despair came the hands that brought hope
In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the great historical pandemics, shattered then shuttered the global and national economy. International tourism came to a dramatic and unprecedented halt. Much worse than in the 2008 Great Recession, the Bahamas economy collapsed within months.
VIRTUAL CLASS ONLY - FOR NOW: Face-to-face learning in public schools postponed
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said the resumption of face-to-face learning in public schools has been postponed by at least two weeks as officials grapple with the fourth wave of COVID-19.