| The Tribune

Senior accountant ‘disputes’ $10.8m NIB loan findings

A prominent Bahamian accountant yesterday said he “completely disputes” a forensic audit report’s conclusion that he and his firm “neglected their obligations” over a $10.8m government housing loan.

Students return - but up to 25 schools still shut

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said there are approximately 20 to 25 schools on four islands that did not see students return to campus today for face-to-face instruction due to needed repairs.

Local technicians lauded for keeping life-saving machines running and up-to-date

Three service technicians, all with impeccable records of servicing the machines that save our lives, are being lauded by their company, which is considered a leader in health and innovation in the Bahamas.

FACE TO FACE: The rage of Hurricane Andrew set Shaun on a mission to serve

ELEUTHERA is emerging as a leading island in The Bahamas due, in part, to an organization committed to strengthening the community, connecting the island and planning for the future. The One Eleuthera Foundation has found a way to be just that - a strong foundation for the island and its residents to grow and thrive - together. It has been so successful many people throughout the country have heard of One Eleuthera. Its motto sets the tone for a mantra the entire country should follow - “Working Together to Own and Sustain Our Economy”.

Ex-Sky staff pushing for ‘speedy’ hearing

Some 40 former Sky Bahamas employees were yesterday said to be hoping for “a speedy” hearing against the failed airline after the Industrial Tribunal set aside five days to hear their $740,000 claim.

It’s back to school - but not all campuses ready

WHILE public schools in Abaco, Eleuthera, Exuma and New Providence will welcome students back to the classrooms for in-person learning today under a hybrid model, not every campus will be ready to accommodate pupils.

Problems persist in schools reopening

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson yesterday said there is still a “lack of information” regarding the strategy the Ministry of Education plans to employ to ensure that teachers and students are able to work in a safe environment as face-to-face classes resume in several islands.

28 migrants detained

POLICE in Abaco arrested 28 migrants for suspected illegal landing last week.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Why are we blind to what outsiders can see?

SOMETIMES it takes someone from afar to show us what is right in front of our faces.

Clusters fuelled infections spike

NEARLY 30 percent of new positive COVID-19 cases recorded in New Providence and Grand Bahama during the past two weeks were identified as clusters – some of which were connected to the workplace and large social gatherings, health officials revealed.

Digital billboards to play part in MARCO alerts

FOUR digital billboards have been erected across New Providence to send out warnings about missing children to facilitate the rollout of the Mandatory Action Rescuing Children Operation (MARCO) Alert system.

Food donated by Chinese community

THE Bahamas Red Cross received more than $5,000 worth of food yesterday from the Chinese Community Association.

Displaced voters must register in new constituency

VOTERS who have relocated after being displaced by Hurricane Dorian will have to register to vote in their new constituency, National Security Minister Marvin Dames suggested yesterday.

FNM CHIEF COOLS TALK OF ELECTION: Culmer insists party has no signal for early dash to polls

FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer says he’s had no indication that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will call an early general election despite widespread speculation to the contrary.

Bahamian bank selected for $140m airport funding

A Bahamas-based investment bank has been selected to arrange up to $140m in financing that will fund multiple airport infrastructure upgrades throughout the Family Islands.

Ban on Haiti travel

GOVERNMENT has banned all commercial flights and vessels from Haiti beginning today in a move, officials said, was done as a precautionary measure to prevent the risk of imported coronavirus cases from Haiti now that the country has entered its Carnival season.

All results / Stories

Sort By

Date

Authors