EyeWitness News

CoronavirusApril 4, 2020 at 10:15 pm Sloan Smith

Coronavirus

EMS workers back to work after COVID-19 safety protest

Health Minister commits to $5,000 honorarium NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A number of National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) workers staged a sick-out over safety concerns but have since returned to work. In a statement, the Public Hospitals Authority confirmed the essential workers withdrew their services at midnight Friday. NEMS leadership and the Bahamas Public Services Union […]

Health Minister commits to $5,000 honorarium NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A number of National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) workers staged a... read more »

April 4, 2020 at 10:15 pm | Sloan Smith

CoronavirusApril 4, 2020 at 6:36 pm Eyewitness News 3

Coronavirus

Four more COVID-19 cases, Ministry confirms another COVID-19 related death

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health has confirmed four more cases of COVID-19 in the country. In an updated dashboard released today, the ministry stated there are a total number of 28 confirmed cases, and four COVID-19 related deaths. The latest COVID-19 related death is an 80-year-old Grand Bahama man. The 25th confirmed case […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health has confirmed four more cases of COVID-19 in the country. In an updated... read more »

April 4, 2020 at 6:36 pm | Eyewitness News | 3

Breaking NewsApril 4, 2020 at 2:36 pm Eyewitness News

Breaking News

Officials investigate suspected COVID-19 related GB death

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two days after officials confirmed he had tested positive for COVID-19, an 80-year-old man has died in Grand Bahama. Relatives told Eyewitness News 80-year-old Eight Mile Rock resident Clarence Bartlett, known as “C A”, passed away overnight. He was confirmed as a positive case on April 2. When contacted, Deputy Chief Medical […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two days after officials confirmed he had tested positive for COVID-19, an 80-year-old man has died in... read more »

April 4, 2020 at 2:36 pm | Eyewitness News

BusinessApril 4, 2020 at 12:50 pm Natario McKenzie

Business

Gas prices plummet amid COVID-19 pandemic

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fuel prices at the pumps have now dropped under $4 a gallon in New Providence, with industry stakeholders suggesting that prices could potentially drop even further due to COVID-19’s global impact on market ‘supply and demand’. Valentino Hanna, general manager at Esso distributor Sol Petroleum Bahamas, told Eyewitness News there is no […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fuel prices at the pumps have now dropped under $4 a gallon in New Providence, with industry... read more »

April 4, 2020 at 12:50 pm | Natario McKenzie

CoronavirusApril 4, 2020 at 12:34 pm Sloan Smith

Coronavirus

WhatsApp line created for COVID19 command center: TEXT 1 242 806-6852

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police have added a WhatsApp line to its COVID-19 command center after many people were unable able to get through to due to the high volume of calls. In its daily report today, police advised that the WhatsApp number 1 242 806-6852 is only to be used for text messages. The 311 […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police have added a WhatsApp line to its COVID-19 command center after many people were unable able... read more »

April 4, 2020 at 12:34 pm | Sloan Smith

VideosApril 3, 2020 at 11:18 pm Eyewitness News 1

Videos

DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL SHUT DOWN FOR ADVANCED CLEANING

April 3, 2020 at 11:18 pm | Eyewitness News | 1

Poll

Loading ...

VideosApril 3, 2020 at 11:15 pm Eyewitness News

Videos

WELLS: CRUISE SHIPS NOT ALLOWED TO DOCK

April 3, 2020 at 11:15 pm | Eyewitness News

VideosApril 3, 2020 at 10:09 pm Eyewitness News

Videos

MUNROE: RENTERS STILL OBLIGATED TO PAY

April 3, 2020 at 10:09 pm | Eyewitness News

CoronavirusApril 3, 2020 at 5:32 pm Royston Jones Jr. 3

Coronavirus

Complete lockdown until April 6.

PM urges Bahamians to follow orders as two more die NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced today a complete shutdown of all business in The Bahamas beginning tonight at 8 pm until 5 am on April 6, in an effort to curb the “surge” of COVID-19 cases gripping […]

PM urges Bahamians to follow orders as two more die NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Dr... read more »

April 3, 2020 at 5:32 pm | Royston Jones Jr. | 3

LocalApril 3, 2020 at 10:00 am Sloan Smith

Local

Samaritan’s Purse still aiding country but no longer managing field hospital in GB

NASSAU, BAHAMS – While several international NGOs have returned to their home country amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the few that remain, including Samaritan’s Purse continue to provide aid post Hurricane Dorian and are assisting with COVID-19 response. In the aftermath of the deadly storm, several international organizations, including Samaritan’s Purse, Humanitarian Aid and Rescue Project […]

NASSAU, BAHAMS – While several international NGOs have returned to their home country amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the few that... read more »

April 3, 2020 at 10:00 am | Sloan Smith

CoronavirusApril 3, 2020 at 8:22 am Ava Turnquest

Coronavirus

Doctors Hospital shutdown for deep cleaning after COVID-19 exposure

Family confirms death of dialysis patient yesterday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Doctors Hospital has closed its Collins Ave facility to the public and non-essential staff as officials undertake advanced cleaning of its operating rooms and Intensive Care Unit. Relatives have confirmed a 79-year-old dialysis patient, whom they claimed had COVID-19, died at the facility yesterday; however, […]

Family confirms death of dialysis patient yesterday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Doctors Hospital has closed its Collins Ave facility to the... read more »

April 3, 2020 at 8:22 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalApril 3, 2020 at 6:45 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

PMH facing blood shortage “crisis”

PHA urges the public to donate blood to shore up supplies RBDF to have blood drive Friday between 10am-3pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has made an “urgent” appeal for blood as Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) faces a blood shortage “crisis”. A source close to the matter told Eyewitness News that blood […]

PHA urges the public to donate blood to shore up supplies RBDF to have blood drive Friday between 10am-3pm NASSAU,... read more »

April 3, 2020 at 6:45 am | Royston Jones Jr.

CoronavirusApril 3, 2020 at 6:10 am Royston Jones Jr.

Coronavirus

BNU: 10 percent of nurses without insurance

Williams calls on govt. to appoint six more nurses on COVID-19 frontlines NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Approximately 10 percent of nurses do not have medical insurance, a grave concern for the bargaining unit that represents these healthcare providers on the frontline of the COVID-19 fight. According to Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) President Amancha Williams, another six […]

Williams calls on govt. to appoint six more nurses on COVID-19 frontlines NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Approximately 10 percent of nurses... read more »

April 3, 2020 at 6:10 am | Royston Jones Jr.

CoronavirusApril 3, 2020 at 5:38 am Sloan Smith

Coronavirus

Wells: No capacity to deal with a massive influx of foreign patients

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While The Bahamas is able to provide some assistance to flag-ship vessels sequestered at sea during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Transport minister Renward Wells said the country does not have the capacity to take in critically-ill passengers or crew. The swift spread of COVID-19 and the World Health Organization’s classification of a […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While The Bahamas is able to provide some assistance to flag-ship vessels sequestered at sea during the... read more »

April 3, 2020 at 5:38 am | Sloan Smith