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Collette's baking up a treat for workers

GRAND Bahama resident Collette Williams is showing her appreciation to essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 fight by delivering some of her baked goods and treats to them on the job. Mrs Williams – who loves to bake and cook — said it

Long lines as people claim food vouchers

SCORES of laid off hotel workers flocked to their union’s headquarters yesterday, queuing in long, jumbled lines to receive food vouchers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.When The Tribune arrived at the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union’s hea

Opening up will be slow

THE Ministry of Health will recommend Cabinet revisit how it gradually opens businesses after long lines and crowds were seen around New Providence yesterday, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen. “We are very concerned about t

HANDS UP - ASH SAYS ‘I’M GUILTY’

BUSINESSMAN Jonathan Ash was fined $7,000 for selling alcohol in breach of the national curfew and emergency orders put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three promoted to top heavy senior rank

THREE Chief Superintendents of the Royal Bahamas Police Force have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, sparking criticism from a lawyer representing three other ACPs who have been transferred against their will.

‘What’s the basis for easing up?’

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has questioned the basis for the government’s opening of additional businesses this week while cases of COVID-19 have consistently increased.

Junkanoo facing major scale backs

JUNKANOO leaders are eying dramatically scaled back parades as the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc on their preparations.

Four Dominicans charged with curfew offences

FOUR Dominican men, two of whom had expired work permits, were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with violating the weekend lockdown. They were among several people who appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis for lockdown infract

Trio charged with breaking into Grand Bahama sporting store

A 17-year-old boy was among three people charged with shop breaking and stealing yesterday. The trio appeared in Magistrate’s Court in Grand Bahama. Deondre Mallory, of Trotter Avenue, and Angelo Rolle, of Columbus Drive, both 18, were charged toge

Gifts for Baha Mar employees

BAHA Mar will this week gift employees with care packages containing non-perishable goods. This month marks the mega resort’s third anniversary in operation which Baha Mar is using as an occasion to thank staff for their hard work and dedication. T

Four newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that there are four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 64.

Bodybuilder Kingsley Poitier, who won Mr World title, dies at 82

BAHAMAS Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation president Joel Stubbs remembered the late Kingsley Poitier as a humble giant, who transcended beyond his years to become the first Bahamian to win the Mr World Bodybuilding Championship title.

Customers concerned about suspicious charges

A FOOD delivery company is investigating after several of its customers reported suspicious charges to their credit or debit cards after using the business for grocery purchases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Island Direct Nassau came under fire this

'My faith in God keeps my head above water'

A Grand Bahama mother who is now unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown says things are very tough, but her faith in God is keeping her “head above water.”Two months before the crisis, the single mother was employed at Freeport Harbour and g

'Tourism industry won't recover until June 2021'

JAMAICA’s former tourism minister projects the tourism industry won’t recover from the COVID-19 crisis until June 2021 and will see 80 percent recovery only by winter of next year.

Shopping restrictions eased for certain key businesses

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has relaxed restrictions for certain businesses, revealing several entities will be allowed to reopen in the capital under certain guidelines. Meanwhile, the 24-hour curfew resumes today with another lockdown schedule

Businessman Jonathan Ash fined $7,000 for selling alcohol during curfew

A BUSINESSMAN was fined $7,000 on Monday for selling alcohol in breach of the national curfew and emergency orders put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM condemns wealthy owners who rushed to lay off staff : Where’s your heart ... your compassion ... your soul?

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis criticised wealthy business owners who have laid off long-term staff due to the COVID-19 economic fall out, questioning if they have a heart or soul.

PMH ward closed by positive test

A WARD at Princess Margaret Hospital has been closed to the public and will be sanitised after a patient there tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.

Police sat idle as bar sold liquor

RESIDENTS bought alcohol from the Made Men Sporting Bar last week under the watchful gaze of a suspected rogue police officer despite Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ order that such establishments close during the COVID-19 crisis. Patrons included men and women from diverse age groups, many of whom The Tribune witnessed when conducting an investigation at the Faith Avenue North bar on Friday.

US call to halt Bahamian oil

MORE than a dozen US Congress members have voiced opposition to offshore drilling in Bahamian waters, and have asked the US State Department to urge the Bahamian government to stop plans for offshore drilling in the country.

Helping people in need

Dozens of families on East Street and Kemp Road each received two bulging bags of groceries over the weekend thanks to the nearly $50,000 raised by local group, “The Family Help and Support Foundation.” The food and water, enough to feed each family

Equality Bahamas backs support for vulnerable

EQUALITY Bahamas has led the drafting and endorsement of a global feminist COVID-19 policy agenda that calls for countries to prioritise the needs of people in vulnerable environments, including women, the elderly, disabled, LGBT+, migrants and unhou

Testing is ramped up as confirmed cases now 60

OFFICIALS ramped up COVID-19 testing over the weekend, beginning with healthcare workers at tertiary medical facilities in New Providence as they seek to contain the spread of the deadly virus in the country. This comes as the country reported addit

PM announces limited opening for auto parts, hardware and home stores

In a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Prime Minster Dr Hubert Minnis announced that some businesses will be allowed to operate starting this week.