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Davis: ‘Telling’ Ingraham hasn’t endorsed Minnis

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said it is telling that former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has endorsed Elizabeth MP Dr Duane Sands for re-election, but not Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.

‘A lot to do to ensure a smooth vote’

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance leader Arinthia Komolafe says officials have a lot of work to do to ensure next week’s election runs smoothly based on yesterday’s advanced poll.

Christie believes crisis will bring PLP victory

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie believes that the “enormity” of the country’s COVID-19 crisis will propel Bahamians to vote for the Progressive Liberal Party in the 2021 general election.

National Trust opposes cruise sector expansion

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has placed itself at odds with a cornerstone of the Government’s economic growth strategy by voicing its opposition to the cruise industry’s expansion in The Bahamas.

Central Eleuthera faces new water cut-off threat

Central Eleuthera residents face having their water supply cut-off at 2.30pm this afternoon with the provider blaming the situation on inaction by the Water & Sewerage Corporation.

Political parties falling short on environment

An activist yesterday accused the major political parties of “failing to recognise that the environment is our main product” in their general election manifestos.

Does this look safe for you?

THOUSANDS of people braved long lines, the sweltering heat and little to no social distancing to vote in yesterday’s advanced poll.

FRONT PORCH: The style and essence of political debate

At the 2012 and 2017 general elections, certain excitable radio personalities and a certain pundit, breezily and erroneously opined that the Progressive Liberal Party and the Free National Movement were offering few to no policy ideas in their respective election manifestos.

Minnis to cops: Vote FNM

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis made a last-minute push for law enforcement officers to support the Free National Movement when they head to the polls in today’s advance poll, saying his government will reform conditions of service and realign salary scales if re-elected.

Pregnant? PAHO says take vaccine after first trimester

THE Pan American Health Organization is recommending all pregnant women take COVID-19 vaccinations after their first trimester.

Marinas awaiting ‘sold out’ Xmas

Bahamian marinas are eyeing “solid bookings” from this Christmas to May 2022, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with many already “sold out” for the year-end holiday season.

Entrepreneur, Royal Caribbean continue PI crown land battle

A Bahamian entrepreneur and Royal Caribbean last night continued their clash over disputed Paradise Island-based crown land that their separate projects are both competing for.

PM promises Dorian tax breaks extension

The Prime Minister last night promised Abaco that he will extend Dorian-related tax breaks beyond their 2021 year-end expiration as part of efforts to “accelerate” the island’s rebuilding.

Sustainability initiative to boost Bahamian tourism

The Bahamas’ tourism product will be strengthened through an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) tie-up with European and regional experts to develop certification systems that bolster sustainable practices.

‘If you can sort out BPL – what about us?’

DOZENS of members of Bahamas Public Service Union demonstrated outside Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday, citing unfair promotion practices, outstanding industrial agreements and other unresolved grievances.

Urban renewal donates backpacks

URBAN Renewal distributed over 500 backpacks with school supplies on Grand Bahama as many students headed back to school this week

Have rethink on travel rules, please

Our family own travel agencies in northern New Jersey and have had a long association with The Bahamas, including being part time residents.

‘I could have bled out on the court’

Zane Knowles expected to take Hungary’s Zalakerámia ZTE KK basketball club by storm this season, but a possible life threatening injury - discovered by happenstance - sidelined those plans for the immediate future.

ALICIA WALLACE: A week to go and there’s no clue on how election day will work

THE general election is in one week and we still do not know how the process will be managed given the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country. By now, we should know the measures being taken to keep us all safe and what is required of us to keep each other safe as we exercise our rights to participate in the election.

Nursing union chief thanks govt for honorarium

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams estimates more than 500 nurses have received an honorarium for work done during the COVID-19 pandemic and has thanked the government for the gift.

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