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PM CONCEDES COVID SPIKE IS ‘CONCERN’ ...but Minnis says only unvaccinated people are still in pandemic By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune Senior Reporter rrolle@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said while the spike in COVID-19 cases is concerning, the pandemic is currently only affecting unvaccinated people. His comment came after the country recorded 100 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the most in a single day since October. Dr Minnis told reporters yesterday: “Yes, the numbers of COVID infections
are increasing and, yes, it is concerning. It demonstrates that we are still in the pandemic. “The one thing the Bahamian populace must understand: we’re in two pandemics. The vaccinated individuals are now out of the pandemic. The pandemic is finished for the vaccinated individuals. The unvaccinated individuals are still in the pandemic and, therefore, it’s essential for us to be aggressive, of which we’re doing.” SEE PAGE FOUR
‘DON’T LISTEN TO HIM - ONLY I KNOW THE ELECTION DATE’ By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune Senior Reporter rrolle@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis stressed yesterday only he knows the timing of the next general election, not Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis nor anyone else. His comment came after Mr Davis on Sunday said “all signs point” to the election being called this week with Parliament dissolved as early as today.
Dr Minnis, however, told reporters at Baha Mar yesterday: “Only the Prime Minister makes such decisions. “The PLP, unfortunately, is always in denial and they have demonstrated that in 1992 when the FNM won the government, they were in denial and saying that it’s only temporary. They demonstrated that again in 2007 when they refused to accept defeat so I’m not surprised by the statement made by SEE PAGE THREE
Rush to register
LENGTHY lines at the Parliamentary Registration Department yesterday as speculation builds about the prospects of an early election call by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. See PAGE TWO for more. Photo: Racardo Thomas/Tribune Staff
LUCAYAN’S WOES ADDED CUSTOMER ROBBED AS TO WITH AC BREAKDOWN HE MADE BANK DEPOSIT By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net THE Grand Lucayan’s chairman yesterday blamed the resort’s recent closure to overnight guests on an inferior water supply that “rotted our chillers” and left it without air conditioning. Michael Scott slammed
the cause of the government-owned property’s seven-ten day shutdown as “a disgrace”, and disclosed it is now investing around $500,000 in installing a reverse osmosis plant to produce its own water as the quality of Grand Bahama Utility Company’s supply cannot be trusted. FULL STORY - SEE BUSINESS
By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Staff Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net A MAN was robbed in broad daylight while making a bank deposit in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza yesterday. A bystander’s video of the robbery went viral across social media. In a 38-second clip that
was widely circulated, a man is seen lying on the ground being attacked by a masked man with bystanders heard in the background, saying “let the bag go mister, let the bag go. Oh my God.” About ten seconds into the video, the assailant escapes in a vehicle and SEE PAGE TWO
HER MAJESTY’S DAY OF THANKS
TWENTY-SIX Bahamians were recognised during a ceremony at Baha Mar yesterday with Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s and Birthday Honours for their contributions to national development. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said: “By honouring these citizens of distinction, our children and young people are able to see themselves and their future, to recognise their potential and gifts, to dream wonderful
DR Merceline Dahl-Regis receives her Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George insignia.
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dreams and to discover and to touch hope. “In honouring these citizens, we offer future and current generations fine examples of national and community service.” Dr Minnis said the recipients include people who made an impact in areas that include commerce, public service, medicine and public SEE PAGE FIVE