Tag: Bahamas news
LUSCO executes contract to repair Casuarina Bridge
GBDevCo subsidiary also awards contract to repair Sir Jack Hayward Bridge NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO), a subsidiary of The Grand Bahama Development Company Limited (DEVCO) is facilitating restorative construction to both the Casuarina Bridge and Sir Jack Hayward Bridge in the Lucaya area. As part of LUSCO’s ongoing obligation to maintain the […]
THIRD COVID SHOT: Govt to rollout booster shot for immunocompromised
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Immunocompromised residents in The Bahamas will have access to booster shots of coronavirus vaccines, according to Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville. The decision follows global public health trends and recommendations, including the Pan American Health Organization. Darville made the announcement ahead of the weekly Cabinet meeting. “We are planning to roll […]
Super Value to begin offering COVID vaccinations this weekend
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value will begin offering coronavirus vaccinations this weekend, according to the food store franchise, becoming the first private sector entity to offer the jab since the government launched its vaccination campaign in April. “COVID-19 vaccinations will be available next Saturday and Sunday at the Golden Gates Shopping Center and Quality Market, […]
RESERVED: Judge reserves decision on govt’s application to appeal June shantytown order
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government will have to wait some time longer to learn the fate of its application to appeal the Supreme Court’s June order extending an injunction preventing the demolition of shantytowns. Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson reserved her decision yesterday after hearing arguments from both sides. The application to seek leave to appeal comes […]
THE READ: LOSING IN PLAIN SIGHT, TEACHERS CALL FOR PIVOT IN EDUCATION
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With a whopping 15,000 students demonstrating intermittent attendance to virtual learning platforms, the pandemic’s impact on children has both local and global stakeholders on high alert for a lost generation. Faced with the challenges of COVID-19 but very little autonomy over their lives, how well a child fares in this new environment […]
FINAL HURDLES: Cooper says Grand Lucayan resort “close to resolution”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than two years after the government purchased the Grand Lucayan Resort with the intention of selling the property on Grand Bahama, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism said yesterday that negotiations have reached the final stages. Ahead of the weekly Cabinet meeting yesterday, Cooper said: “We’re in the final phase […]
Ministers discuss the future of arbitration in The Bahamas with Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators recently met with the Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis and Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Ryan Pinder on a virtual courtesy call to discuss the future of arbitration. During the call, the Branch was provided with an update on the […]
Letters to the Editor: A call for collective action
Dear Editor, Under the cover of the Covid 19 Pandemic which has dominated the local news for nearly two years, the scourge of crime has been ravishing our society. This is especially true concerning homicides which today, according to our figures, is significantly more than the total for the year 2020, and there appears to […]
UB celebrates Men’s Day
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The University of The Bahamas (UB) celebrated International Men’s Day with its second annual UM Men’s Conclave on November 19. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event was hosted virtually and streamed live from the Balmoral Club to UB’s Facebook page. The event attracted nearly 300 viewers including male students from Grand Bahama, Long Island, […]
U.S. delivers $255,000 in health equipment to The Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United States government has donated a total of $255,000 worth of health equipment to The Bahamas at the Public Hospital’s Authority. Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville received the donation on behalf of The Bahamas from USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Regional Representative Clinton D. White on November 22. The donation […]
Ambassador of Israel Zvi Tal makes first official visit to The Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Israel and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have enjoyed a long-standing and sincere friendship. During the presentation of Ambassador of Israel to The Bahamas Zvi Tal’s credentials to the authorities of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the intention to further develop the bilateral relations was jointly expressed. In his first official visit, […]
POLITICAL GIANT: PM Davis offers condolences on death of former Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday expressed condolences following the death of Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell, the former Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Sir James, SVG’s second prime minister, died at the age of 90. “A political giant in Saint Vincent politics, Sir James’ death brings to an end an […]
GAME CHANGER: COVID tablets could offer between 50-89 percent protection against hospitalization
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Dr Nikkiah Forbes said yesterday that the prospect of COVID antiviral pills being approved for use and made available at for the “global public health good” is “wonderful news” in the fight against the ongoing pandemic. The Bahamas is exploring these medicines and is […]
