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‘Why is COVID treatment proposal being ignored?’

LOCAL physicians are disappointed with the Public Hospitals Authority for allegedly ignoring a COVID-19 treatment proposal they sent months ago that they say would convert the infection from being a potentially debilitating and deadly disease, to a mild illness of short duration.

Pioneer in paradise

TRIBUTES poured in yesterday after Sandals Resorts founder and owner Gordon “Butch” Stewart died in the United States at age 79.

Payments being made after delay in unemployment

AFTER a delay in the disbursement of unemployment benefits from the National Insurance Board, Minister for National Insurance Brensil Rolle confirmed to The Tribune that funds are now available and payments are being made.

Broughton family reach out to help those in need

WHILE the COVID-19 pandemic brought lots of bad news and tragedy this year, it was also a time for the spirit of goodwill to shine.

Wrap up well - there’s a cold start to the new year

THE weather outside won’t be frightful as the popular Christmas tune goes, but delightful for most Bahamians as they will definitely have to pull out those blankets come Monday morning when temperatures will drop, putting a chill in the air.

Five die in holiday crashes

TRIBUTES poured out on social media after the tragic deaths of a married couple who died in a horrific three-car collision on Christmas night.

UPDATED: Mom of seven beaten to death

A SINGLE mother of seven is dead following a suspected domestic dispute in Abaco.

Teachers union president calls for educational year to be repeated

After seeing the results of the country’s national examinations, President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson is recommending that the Ministry of Education repeat the 2020 educational year and stop social promotion in schools.

Commissioner 'intervenes' to stop ticketing of restaurant guests

Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle reportedly intervened after a COVID Task Force swooped on Latitudes Restaurant on Wednesday evening.

Rastafarian community to say no to COVID vaccine

MEMBERS of the local Rastafarian community will reject the COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available in The Bahamas as it is against their religious beliefs, a representative said.

Man denies using fake cheques to defraud businesses

A 32-year-old man who denied using fraudulent insurance cheques to defraud three businesses will appear before a magistrate next year to determine whether he will be granted bail before his trial.

OFFICIALS ALERT OVER U.K. STRAIN: No immediate plans for travel ban - but that could change

WITH a new strain of COVID-19 spreading in parts of England, Health Minister Renward Wells said while there are no immediate plans to impose a travel ban against the UK, officials will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Nursing chief: Wait a year before giving vaccinations

HEAD of the Bahamas Nurses Union Amancha Williams has expressed reservation over the new COVID-19 vaccines, saying she would like to see the drugs tested for a year before it is administered locally.

‘Pay nurses for working in pandemic’

THE Bahamas Nurses Union said it is giving Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis until December 31 to pay nurses what they are owed for giving service amid the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting the government should be sued over the matter.

‘This will harm our business’

A BAHAMIAN seafood businessman fears the government’s new Fisheries Bill will hamper his business and lead to a loss of critical staff.

INSIGHT: Before we talk about oil pollution, what are we doing about plastic?

AS The Bahamas prepares for the possibility of oil drilling and the risk of spillage, this archipelagic nation ranks among the top 30 per capita plastic global polluters, according to a Forbes Magazine report.

Seven athletes qualify for CARIFTA

SEVEN athletes attained the qualifying standards for the CARIFTA Games at the Blue Chip Athletics Throwers Meet on Saturday as competitive track and field returned at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Broadcasting Corporation Executive Chairman says focus is to keep staff employed

AMID the threat of industrial action over money owed, Executive Chairman of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas Fred Gottlieb told the press that his only focus is to protect the jobs of staff.

Cooper slams govt on lack of economic plan

PLP DEPUTY Leader Chester Cooper yesterday accused the government of having no strategy for economic growth nor had put forward any plan for restoration in Abaco, Grand Bahama and Ragged Island.

$1,00 fine over marijuana

A MAN found with a quantity of marijuana earlier this week was fined $1,000 yesterday.

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