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Govt signs heads of agreement for $400m Jack's Bay project in Eleuthera

THE government signed a heads of agreement with Eleuthera Properties on Friday for the development of the Jack's Bay Resort, Golf Course and Marina project in South Eleuthera worth some $400 million.

Stefan Knowles dominates Long Island Regatta

IT was a dominating performance from Stefan Knowles over his older brother Mark Knowles as the skippers endured a dual showdown at the annual Long Island Regatta in Salt Pond, Long Island, over the Labour Day holiday weekend.To show how dominant his

'Budgeting so important in tough times'

A LOCAL economist is urging people to create feasible budgets in a time when economic recovery might be 18 to 24 months away due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PPE supplier complains about 'unfair' treatment

A LOCAL supplier of personal protective equipment is appealing to the Office of the Prime Minister to be given the same consideration and treatment they believes is given to larger companies in clearing PPE shipments. Eduardo Collie, partner of Baha

Operation Sovereign Bahamas takes to the streets

OPERATION Sovereign Bahamas held a march through the streets of New Providence on Independence Day over a myriad of issues. The march, organised by a team including former radio talk show host Adrian Francis and attorney Maria Daxon, called for “no

Christian Council does not endorse threats against PM

THE Bahamas Christian Council does not endorse threats against the prime minister, Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday in the wake of a female pastor’s ultimatum on the opening of church during the COVID-19 lockdown.In

Health chief’s answer on why islands stay shut: ‘I HONESTLY DON’T KNOW’

DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said he does not know why some Family Islands without COVID-19 cases have not been allowed to resume normal commercial activity, saying that is not a Ministry of Health level decision.

Parents welcome VAT holiday for school supplies

THE government’s announcement of a VAT holiday for school supplies ahead of the new term was welcomed by parents yesterday, however one department store owner does not expect the tax break to bring an increase in sales.

Union chief predicts unrest over restraints

BAHAMAS Public Service Union president Kimsley Ferguson said the government’s proposed fiscal restraints on the civil service will cause unrest.

Senior exec at Albany contracts COVID-19

A SENIOR executive at the Albany resort has contracted COVID-19, The Tribune has learned. According to a well-placed Tribune source, the senior executive contracted the deadly virus from a Peruvian nanny who was taking care of his and another person

'Extension of food distribution programme needed'

WITH more than 35,000 households nationwide registered under the National Food Distribution Task Force, its Chairman Susan Larson has said there is a need to extend the programme past month’s end.

Students blame professor for not being allowed to graduate

SOME University of The Bahamas culinary students are up in arms as they were not allowed to graduate last month, claiming a professor failed to submit their course grades in time. One of the students spoke to The Tribune under condition of anonymity

Staff payroll delay at ZNS criticised as ‘disrespectful’

A PAYROLL delay at ZNS has led the union representing staff at the state broadcaster to label management as “disrespectful” due lack of earlier notice about the hiccup.

Cat Island residents keen to cooperate with tracing

AFTER two residents of Cat Island tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, island administrator Neil Campbell said those who came in contact with them on the island are cooperating and making contact tracing easy for authorities there. “So far every

Minnis denies encouraging the govt to investigate Parks and Beaches

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has denied his successor’s claim that he encouraged the Davis administration to investigate the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority because he was concerned about how it was operated.

Former senator blames apathy and fatigue for defeat

ACTIVIST and former Senator John Bostwick II blames voter apathy and general political fatigue for the Free National Movement’s defeat at the polls last Thursday.

Cold front to blame for thunderstorms

A SENIOR meteorologist said a “cold front” is responsible for the continuous thunderstorms New Providence has experienced over the past few days.

‘Lessons will be learned’ from election organisation

WITH some Bahamians feeling that the organisation of the recent general election was substandard, Parliamentary Commissioner Lavardo Duncanson said lessons have been learned and will be taken into consideration.

Only way to survive pandemic is through ‘bipartisan approach’

AFTER pointing out the yeoman’s effort made by healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19, Senator Darren Henfield said a bipartisan approach is the only way to survive the pandemic.

Dr Michael Darville: Antimicrobial resistance a 'menacing' problem

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville admitted Friday that antimicrobial resistance has been a “menacing” problem in the medical community for a long time.

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