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LocalAugust 3, 2021 at 3:59 am Royston Jones Jr.

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TRAVEL RULES TIGHTENED: COVID testing required for fully vaccinated travelers and children as young as 2

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fully vaccinated individuals and children ages two through 11 traveling to The Bahamas must now obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR or rapid test within five days of arriving, according to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). This new policy will take effect on August 6, walking back the travel regime implemented […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fully vaccinated individuals and children ages two through 11 traveling to The Bahamas must now obtain a... read more »

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LocalAugust 3, 2021 at 3:57 am Royston Jones Jr. 1

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OUT OF CONTROL: Coronavirus cases surpass 15,000 in The Bahamas

334 cases recorded on the weekend “More is needed to be done to stop the spread” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas reached another bleak milestone over the weekend as it surpassed 15,000 confirmed coronavirus cases. Between Friday and Saturday, the nation recorded 334 cases: 162 on Friday, 81 on Saturday and 91 on Sunday. Health officials […]

334 cases recorded on the weekend “More is needed to be done to stop the spread” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas... read more »

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LocalAugust 3, 2021 at 3:55 am Royston Jones Jr.

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TRAGIC END: Report reveals pilots’ “unfamiliarity” with stolen jet led to fatal crash

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A final report into a fatal plane crash in Treasure Cay, Abaco, last month determined the pilots’ “unfamiliarity with the aircraft systems and their failure to configure the aircraft for the proper takeoff” contributed to the aircraft’s failure to perform. The Westwind aircraft crashed and burst into flames on July 5, killing […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A final report into a fatal plane crash in Treasure Cay, Abaco, last month determined the pilots’... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:55 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalAugust 3, 2021 at 3:53 am Royston Jones Jr.

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SHOW ME THE MONEY: Sands recommends govt incentivize vaccination as cases rise

“This ain’t no time to ease up; this is a time to double down on our efforts” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands has recommended that the government find ways to incentivize unvaccinated individuals in The Bahamas to become vaccinated, including monetary benefits. His suggestion comes amid a surge of coronavirus […]

“This ain’t no time to ease up; this is a time to double down on our efforts” NASSAU, BAHAMAS —... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:53 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalAugust 3, 2021 at 3:51 am Eyewitness News

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PMH boosts capacity to care for COVID patients with assistance from Samaritan’s Purse

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The arrival of two patient care tents from Samaritan’s Purse International on Friday, July 30, 2021, provided a boost to Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) capacity to provide in-patient care to COVID-19 positive patients. PMH has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases presenting at the Emergency Department, with a corresponding […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The arrival of two patient care tents from Samaritan’s Purse International on Friday, July 30, 2021, provided... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:51 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessAugust 3, 2021 at 3:49 am Natario McKenzie

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GET READY TO INVEST: Nassau Cruise Port IPO for Bahamians expected in October

Maura: It is very important that thousands of Bahamians are given the opportunity to invest in the Nassau Cruise Port NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamians will get an opportunity to own an equity stake in the Nassau Cruise Port when an initial public offering (IPO) for small investors is launched in October, according to cruise port […]

Maura: It is very important that thousands of Bahamians are given the opportunity to invest in the Nassau Cruise Port... read more »

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BusinessAugust 3, 2021 at 3:47 am Natario McKenzie

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Eleuthera Business outlook slated for August 12

Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar and Works Minister Desmond Bannister to be among speakers ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS — The ninth Eleuthera Business Outlook (ELBO) is set to take place on August 12 under the theme “Facing Unprecedented Times: Recover. Adapt. Advance.” The virtual forum is being offered free to all registrants and features two Cabinet ministers — […]

Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar and Works Minister Desmond Bannister to be among speakers ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS — The ninth Eleuthera Business... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:47 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessAugust 3, 2021 at 3:45 am Natario McKenzie

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URCA issues final determination on wholesale broadband internet offers from BTC and CBL

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has found it necessary that communications providers Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Cable Bahamas offer a wider range of bandwidth to other licensed operators (OLO). URCA made the determination in its review of draft wholesale broadband internet offers from both the providers. In September 2020, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has found it necessary that communications providers Bahamas Telecommunications Company... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:45 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessAugust 3, 2021 at 3:43 am Natario McKenzie

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IT’S BACK, BABY: Strong yield expected as crawfish seasons reopens

LaRoda: Poaching has also reduced dramatically thanks to RBDF efforts NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance President Adrian LaRoda said yesterday that he anticipates a strong yield for the industry this crawfish season, noting that the pandemic has fortunately not adversely impacted demand as much as originally anticipated. The crawfish season opened yesterday. “I […]

LaRoda: Poaching has also reduced dramatically thanks to RBDF efforts NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance President Adrian LaRoda... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:43 am | Natario McKenzie

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Bahamian fishermen brought in by RBDF for fishing violations

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Four fishermen were brought into the capital after they were apprehended for a fishery violation by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) in the Exuma cays. While on routine patrol Saturday afternoon, Defence Force patrol craft P-45, coxswained by Chief Petty Officer Wayde Watson, boarded and searched a Bahamian-registered fishing […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Four fishermen were brought into the capital after they were apprehended for a fishery violation by members... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:41 am | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 3, 2021 at 3:39 am Gabrielle Sterling

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WHERE DO YOU STAND?: Bahamian activist calls on nation’s leaders to state their stance on pressing global issues

“I think each candidate needs to be accountable to the electorate for their position” Bethel-Sears: Bahamas’ human rights record has a lot to be improved upon NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Ahead of the country’s third National Election Debate Series (NEDS), to be held under the theme “Constitutional Reform and Human Rights”, Bahamian human rights activist and […]

“I think each candidate needs to be accountable to the electorate for their position” Bethel-Sears: Bahamas’ human rights record has... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:39 am | Gabrielle Sterling

BusinessAugust 3, 2021 at 3:35 am Eyewitness News

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Head of mission to the EU talks about exploring opportunities for Bahamians in Europe

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Maria O’Brien, ambassador of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium and head of mission to the European Union, paid a courtesy call on Chairman Bishop Gregory Collie, members of the board of directors and management of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) on Friday, July 30, 2021. In 2019, the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Maria O’Brien, ambassador of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium and head of mission to the... read more »

August 3, 2021 at 3:35 am | Eyewitness News

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DAMES: TAKE MORE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HEALTH

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VideosJuly 31, 2021 at 1:29 pm Randy Smith

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MAJORITY OF BPL STAFF BACK TO WORK AS UNION WAITS FOR RESPONSE TO NEW I.A. PROPOSAL

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SHIP WITH INVASIVE BEETLE-INFESTED WOOD OFFLOADS ON GRAND BAHAMA

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CPSA SAYS MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE TO COMBAT SURGE

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ADVENTURE OF THE SEAS CONFIRMS SIX COVID-19 CASES ONBOARD

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SportsJuly 31, 2021 at 11:11 am Eyewitness News 1

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PM: Bahamian athletes making country proud

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday acknowledged several Bahamian athletes competing on the international stage. In a statement, the prime minister said: “It was a moment of great pride for the country last night when Kai Jones was drafted 19th overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. He will play for […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday acknowledged several Bahamian athletes competing on the international stage. In a... read more »

July 31, 2021 at 11:11 am | Eyewitness News | 1

BusinessJuly 31, 2021 at 11:10 am Natario McKenzie

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NO HARM DONE: Positive COVID cases on cruise ships unlikely to be “detrimental” to industry rebound, says port chief

“Our reality is that there will be people that test positive” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nassau Cruise Port Chief Executive Officer Mike Maura Jr said yesterday that occasional reports of COVID-19 cases onboard cruise ships would likely not be detrimental to the industry’s rebound. Speaking to Eyewitness News, Maura noted that with the industry having been […]

“Our reality is that there will be people that test positive” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nassau Cruise Port Chief Executive Officer... read more »

July 31, 2021 at 11:10 am | Natario McKenzie