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NEMA chief grateful Isaias skirted country
THE director of the National Emergency Management Agency said Bahamians should thank God for small mercies after Hurricane Isaias skirted through the country without leaving any major damage in its wake. Captain Stephen Russell said thankfully no in
FAMILY ROW ENDS IN DEADLY SHOOTOUT
A MAN was fatally shot by police yesterday at Pinewood Gardens after he allegedly opened fire on officers and his mother following a heated “domestic” dispute over prayers.
Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas restructuring – downsizing a possibility
THE Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas advised staff in a memo Monday that the corporation will be restructuring with the possibility of downsizing.
Business leader fears impact of closure
THE head of Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce is worried about the impact of the upcoming two week lockdown on non-essential businesses, saying the storm-battered island “really needs a break”. Gregory Laroda spoke with The Tribune just after Prime M
Natural remedies - you know it makes scents
FOR BAHAMIAN woman Corey Cartwright, the road to becoming a small business owner has so far been a rewarding experience.
Mitchell denies infighting but says supporters must be ‘straight soon’
WHILE accusing the opposition of spreading lies on infighting in his party, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell said it is imperative for party supporters to “be straight soon.”
Mitchell: Stick to issues and don’t bash former govt
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell has advised his new colleagues to stick to important national issues and refrain from bashing the former government when making contributions in Parliament, thanking the Governor General for the Speech from the Throne.
Decline in cases across Caribbean region
THE Pan American Health Organization is reporting good news for the region with a steady decline in COVID-19 cases and a drop in related deaths.
Gibson upset his defeated rival was invited on Long Island trip
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has taken issue with Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville for inviting a defeated election candidate on an official trip to Long Island.
Pintard: Sorry for mistakes we made
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has apologised to Bahamians who were hurt by decisions of the Minnis administration, saying: “We did not get everything right.”
Whatever you do – vote
AS Bahamians go to the polls today, the chairmen of the two major political parties have outlined why they feel their parties are the best choice to lead the country.
New Cabinet recruits say they are ‘happy to serve’
THE Davis administration now has five women in Cabinet, with four of those sworn in yesterday saying they are happy to serve.
‘Promoted staff well deserving’
THE former executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation has defended staff promotions issued just prior to the general election, saying those who received them were well deserving and had nothing to do with the individual’s politics.
Water union president critical of WSC promotions
THE president of the Water and Sewerage Management Union has agreed with the union representing line staff over recent promotions and is calling on the Water and Sewerage Corporation’s general manager to publicly address the matter.
Speech from the Throne 'highlights need for national development plan'
A FINANCIAL expert has echoed calls for a national development plan following government's Speech from the Throne earlier this week.
Still no answers on butler plane
STILL not confirming that his plane, reported stolen, was in fact the one that crashed in Venezuela, Captain Randy Butler has alluded to someone at the Department of Civil Aviation signing a letter of approval for the missing plane to leave the airport.
COVID PATIENTS FACE NEW RISK: Experts warn mass use of anti-infection drugs poses threat
A PAN American Health Organisation official has raised the alarm about the “unprecedented” use of antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can lead to a rise in drug resistant infections.
Pre-election board at BPL still in place
A Bahamas Power and Light source is alleging the company’s new board of directors cannot perform its duties due to an extension granted to the previous board and executives by the outgoing Minnis administration.
Union’s fury as BPL deal stalls
AN industrial agreement for Bahamas Power and Light Company workers thought to be a done deal before the September general election is now being questioned due to a challenge by the Registrar of Trade Unions.
Gibson slams breadbasket VAT rise
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has taken the Davis administration to task about its plan to impose 10 percent value added tax on items that were once zero-rated.