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Abaconian fears over hurricane readiness
ABACO residents, still grappling with life after Hurricane Dorian, feel the island is in no way ready for the start of hurricane season next month and fear the worst is to come.
Should Dr Sands have got the job in the first place?
Dr Duane Sands (FNM-Elizabeth) has been obliged to pick up his marbles and to demit office as Minister of Health. Years ago, I held a brief for him and a few other then candidates.
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
D'Aguilar likely to let Carnival dock here
THE Bahamas will likely say “yes” to Carnival Cruise Lines stopping at its ports if sailing resumes on August 1 as planned, Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday. Carnival Cruise Line announced plans yesterday to resume
Sydney Clarke: UAB ‘is the perfect fit for me’
As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, Sydney Clarke is hoping that she can pack her bags and head off to Birmingham, Alabama, in August to begin her freshman year at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) on a tennis scholarship.
Two arrested for poaching at Bonefish Pond
TWO people were arrested on Saturday for poaching in Bonefish Pond National Park, according to the Bahamas National Trust. The BNT also said it has noted increased reports of illegal poaching and development in national parks during the COVID-19 lockdown.
CCTV gives no clue about Luann death
CCTV footage of a hit-and-run accident that killed a woman last year has not aided police in their investigation, Chief Superintendent Mareno Hinds said. Meanwhile, an eyewitness who claimed to have chased the driver and witnessed the person turn in
Light industries donate to help most vulnerable
The Bahamas Light Industries Development Council (BLIDC) and its members have donated free food and drink to support charities in the battle against COVID-19 related hunger. Companies such as Purity Bakery, the Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), Blan
Rand Memorial renovation work proceeding at 'record pace'
RENOVATION work at the Rand Memorial Hospital is proceeding at a “record pace”, with the cost estimated “well into the millions”, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said on Friday.
Probe begins over patient snubbed for wearing his shoes
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday a formal investigation is underway after a patient complained about being ordered to remove his shoes by a doctor before receiving treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Dialysis Unit.The letter of com
‘PM, allow the elite athletes to resume training at TAR stadium’
With their season still hanging in the balance, high jumper Jamal Wilson is calling on Prime Minister Hubert Minnis to allow the elite athletes to use the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium to resume their training.
Three rays of hope amid the gloom
DESPITE thousands of people laid off and the economy at a near standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, some local businesswomen have found ways to adapt to the crisis. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Bolera Glinton, of BGG Wo
Row at PMH after patients are asked to take off shoes
A ROW erupted in Princess Margaret Hospital’s Dialysis Unit recently, when, in what he says was a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Dr Frederick Smith asked that all patients remove their shoes or not receive treatment.
People need work history for benefits
AMID complaints that some major employers have not been paying National Insurance Board payments despite deducting contributions from staff pay, an NIB official said workers can still get benefits once they prove work history. Pandora Butler, senior
‘Being active also helps me to cope with stress’
FED Cup 2020 was set for June in Panama City, Panama. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ITF has postponed this event and a new date is yet to be determined.
INSIGHT: So what happened to Luann Joaquim?
WHAT seemed to be a routine ride home resulted in total tragedy and unanswered questions for the family of Luann Joaquim.
Video messaging service interrupted by gay pornography
A MEETING of experts on COVID-19 analysis was disrupted on Friday when the video messaging service used was interrupted with gay pornography.
'Paper Boy' Michael dies after car accident
ONCE a staple figure at the juncture of Mackey Street and Paradise Island Bridge, 53-year-old Michael “Paper Boy” Johnson died this week due to injuries sustained in an accident. “Paper Boy” Johnson died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, Apri
Churches press for services to resume
BAHAMAS Christian Council wants churches to reopen next month under strict guidelines to keep congregants safe from contracting the deadly coronavirus. “We have a letter we would have written to the Prime Minister about our phased approach to opening and so we just await the date,” said Bishop Delton Fernander, president, Bahamas Christian Council.
Plastic shields to help in fight against virus
A local company plans to begin manufacturing plastic face shields which will be sold to the Ministry of Health to aid in the COVID-19 fight. Peter Bates, CEO of the Sign Man, said the Bahamian company realised it had the materials and skills to move