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ALICIA WALLACE: We celebrate individual national successes but where are the goals we should all strive for?
It’s that time again. Many people are glued to their televisions, calculating time differences, pulling out their flags to wave, and preparing the honey and lemon to soothe throats after screaming at athletes who cannot hear them.
Minnis: Get vaccinated ASAP
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday again encouraged people to get vaccinated as quickly as possible as he marked the arrival of 33,600 Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines.
‘Near-term risk’ to the economy has increased
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday warned that “very near-term risks to the economy have increased” as a result of surging COVID-19 infection rates in The Bahamas and its key tourism source markets.
COVID demagogues
I have read and taken note of the PLP’s press release of 28 July, 2021 – addressing their official opposition position on COVID-19 in The Bahamas.
Pompey - a hero for our nation
Universal Negro Improvement Association founder Marcus Garvey, George William Gordon and Paul Bogle were the first three recipients of Jamaica’s Order of National Hero in 1969 – the year it was created by the Jamaica Labour Party administration via its National Honours and Awards Act.
A TRUE BAHAMIAN PATRIOT: Former Governor General Arthur Dion Hanna dies age 93
FORMER Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna, the ardent progressive whose faith in Bahamians helped push The Bahamas toward independence and sparked the Bahamianization policy that defined an era, died at home yesterday at 93.
EDITORIAL: A swift response - now make sure it is a thorough one
WHEN The Tribune reported last week on wood infested with an invasive beetle in Grand Bahama, this column called for swift action.
‘Obey the law’ as crawfish season gets under way
THE Department of Marine Resources is urging fishermen to abide by fisheries laws as crawfish season opened on August 1.
Five more deaths and 334 confirmed cases since Friday
THE Bahamas recorded 334 new COVID-19 cases since Friday along with five new deaths.
Doctors in 40% public GB hospital ownership
Doctors Hospital is planning to offer at least a 40 percent collective ownership stake to Grand Bahamians in the $15m-$20m hospital it plans to open on that island by the 2022 second quarter.
Tourism chief: COVID test tightening ‘right thing to do’
The Bahamas’ top hotelier yesterday said the government’s tightening of COVID-19 testing requirements for incoming travellers was “the right thing to do” in a bid to bring the country’s soaring infection rate under control.
Burger King expanding ‘where it makes sense’
Burger King management say they are always looking to “expand where it makes sense” after the brand opened its latest restaurant on East Street south.
Get rid of the Health Visa
As a long-time travel agency owner in cities in northern New Jersey I am writing because I am alarmed at the steep decline in interest for vacations in The Bahamas. For many years both Nassau and some of the out islands were very popular destinations for our clients. They were easy to book and good airline connections.
Vaccinated visitors now have to take five-day test
INFECTIOUS disease expert Dr Nikkiah Forbes says changes to travel requirements revealed Monday by the Office of the Prime Minister are consistent with data about how COVID-19 variants are affecting the ability of vaccinated people to transmit the virus.
132 new cases of COVID-19
THE latest Ministry of Health COVID-19 Dashboard has recorded 132 new infections in The Bahamas with 94 of them being in New Providence.
Davis: PM has no plan to tackle surge
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis faulted Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ latest national address yesterday, saying the administration lacks a thoughtful and comprehensive plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
20 new cars to help crack down on crime
THE United States government donated 20 Ford Police Interceptor hybrid SUVs worth $1.1m to the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday.
IMF chief: Bahamas ‘leading revolution’
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) top executive yesterday hailed The Bahamas for “leading the revolution” by becoming the first nation to launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Insurer hits rating peak; two Dorian claims left
A Bahamian insurer yesterday revealed that just two Hurricane Dorian-related claims are left to be settled after its highest-level “financial strength” and credit ratings were reaffirmed by the industry’s top assessor.
Follow the rules - we’re watching
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle has appealed to Bahamians to abide by health protocols during the Emancipation Day holiday weekend.