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CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 6:32 pm Sloan Smith

Coronavirus

Four more COVID-19 cases in NP

Bahamas yet to reach peak of “surge”, says officials NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country shot up to 33, after health officials confirmed four more cases in New Providence. In a statement today, the Ministry of Health advised that all of the patients had no history of travel. The newly […]

Bahamas yet to reach peak of “surge”, says officials NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 6:32 pm | Sloan Smith

BusinessApril 6, 2020 at 2:40 pm Natario McKenzie

Business

Farmers to take full advantage of emergency food production incentives

$1.7 million outlay ‘a drop in the bucket’ but “it’s at least a start” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian farmers are prepared to take full advantage of the various initiatives included in the government’s agriculture and marine resources emergency food production plan, noting that while the initial government outlay of $1.7 million is “a drop in […]

$1.7 million outlay ‘a drop in the bucket’ but “it’s at least a start” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian farmers are... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 2:40 pm | Natario McKenzie

CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 2:19 pm Royston Jones Jr.

Coronavirus

Sands: Govt. preparing for wider community testing

Bahamas’ case fatality rate at 17.2 percent; global projection is four percent NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As The Bahamas undergoes a “surge” of COVID-19 cases that have yet to peak, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said today the government is exploring the introduction of wider testing at a community level. To date, over 300 people […]

Bahamas’ case fatality rate at 17.2 percent; global projection is four percent NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As The Bahamas undergoes a... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 2:19 pm | Royston Jones Jr.

CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 12:46 pm Royston Jones Jr.

Coronavirus

PM: Asymptomatic COVID-19 “super spreaders” can infect thousands

Minnis acknowledges some Bahamians will die NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said today the government must undergo “days of pain” in the weeks to come as he announced recurring nationwide lockdowns this month. Minnis explained health officials have called for additional physical distancing measures to prevent continued community spread by asymptomatic “super […]

Minnis acknowledges some Bahamians will die NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said today the government must undergo... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 12:46 pm | Royston Jones Jr.

Breaking NewsApril 6, 2020 at 10:56 am Ava Turnquest 3

Breaking News

Minnis announces six-day complete lockdown for Easter Holiday

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country will go into another complete lockdown on Wednesday evening for five days. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told Parliament the decision was based on advice from the COVID-19 health team, and the presence of asymptomatic carriers. He advised Bahamians there could be further lockdowns for longer periods of time as […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country will go into another complete lockdown on Wednesday evening for five days. Prime Minister Dr... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 10:56 am | Ava Turnquest | 3

BusinessApril 6, 2020 at 3:58 am Natario McKenzie 1

Business

Government could be facing $1.6 billion deficit, says economist

“Critical and painful decisions’ ahead NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government could be be facing a fiscal deficit of some $1.6 billion, according to a local economist who noted, “this is a watershed moment for the country”. With the economy still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Dorian and now the fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

“Critical and painful decisions’ ahead NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government could be be facing a fiscal deficit of some $1.6... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:58 am | Natario McKenzie | 1

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CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 3:51 am Sloan Smith

Coronavirus

GB first COVID-19 death was an “entrepreneur, political activist and civic leader”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As confirmed cases of the coronavirus continued to climb over the weekend, Grand Bahama recorded it’s first COVID-19 related death. Clarence Bartlett, 80, tested positive for the virus on April 2 and died two days later. Eyewitness News understands Bartlett was admitted to hospital after having a stroke. He was a resident […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As confirmed cases of the coronavirus continued to climb over the weekend, Grand Bahama recorded it’s first... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:51 am | Sloan Smith

CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 3:45 am Sloan Smith

Coronavirus

Moultrie: Parliament has no COVID-19 contingency plans

At least 10 MPs in at-risk age group for severe cases UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There is currently no contingency plan for the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) among parliamentarians, said House Speaker Halson Moultrie, who has categorized the possibility as a “constitutional crisis”. At least 10 members of Parliament are […]

At least 10 MPs in at-risk age group for severe cases UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized NASSAU, BAHAMAS –... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:45 am | Sloan Smith

CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 3:43 am Sloan Smith

Coronavirus

Dr Eneas “fought” COVID-19 virus

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – When Bahamian medical pioneer Dr. Judson Frazier Eneas, 72, was taken to hospital on Saturday night – four days after his coronavirus diagnosis – his wife of nearly 50 years could not go with him. Officials confirmed early Sunday that Eneas became the first physician and the fifth COVID-19 death in the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – When Bahamian medical pioneer Dr. Judson Frazier Eneas, 72, was taken to hospital on Saturday night –... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:43 am | Sloan Smith

CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 3:41 am Royston Jones Jr.

Coronavirus

CDEMA says importation risk of COVID-19 remains “high” in region

At least 32 Caribbean countries have COVID-19 infections NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nearly 2,000 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the region as of Thursday, according to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency. At least 32 countries in the Caribbean have reported at least one case of COVID-19. In its outbreak situation report, dated April […]

At least 32 Caribbean countries have COVID-19 infections NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nearly 2,000 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:41 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalApril 6, 2020 at 3:40 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

EWNEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Bahamas’ COVID-19 case per capita low in region, but case fatality rate notably higher

Cayman Islands has seven times higher case rate than The Bahamas WHO: Global mortality rate at 3.4 percent Health minister: “Every death is one too many” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While The Bahamas’ cases per capita of COVID-19 are on par with most of its Caribbean neighbors, its case fatality rate (CFR) appears notably higher than […]

Cayman Islands has seven times higher case rate than The Bahamas WHO: Global mortality rate at 3.4 percent Health minister:... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:40 am | Royston Jones Jr.

CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 3:39 am Royston Jones Jr.

Coronavirus

Bahamian student in Oklahoma persevered to return home

Kristen Curry rushed against the clock and cancelled flights to find her way back to The Bahamas amid COVID-19 pandemic NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Kristen Curry, a Bahamian student at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, had a flight booked to return to The Bahamas last Monday, but after the airline cancelled, she was left scrambling […]

Kristen Curry rushed against the clock and cancelled flights to find her way back to The Bahamas amid COVID-19 pandemic... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:39 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessApril 6, 2020 at 3:38 am Natario McKenzie 2

Business

Supervalue pres. ‘shocked’ by complete shutdown

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value’s president Rupert Robert said yesterday he was ‘shocked’ that food stores had been given so little notice ahead of Friday’s complete shutdown announcement by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, while suggesting that the shopping schedule order was a bit too soon. “I was shocked that they gave us such little […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value’s president Rupert Robert said yesterday he was ‘shocked’ that food stores had been given so... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:38 am | Natario McKenzie | 2

CoronavirusApril 6, 2020 at 3:33 am Eyewitness News

Coronavirus

Refugees, Migrants and Stateless must be protected in COVID-19 response

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — International protection agencies are calling on governments around the work to protect the rights of refugees, migrants and stateless people as they battle COVID-19 in their respective countries. “In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, we are all vulnerable. The virus has shown that it does not discriminate – but many refugees, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — International protection agencies are calling on governments around the work to protect the rights of refugees, migrants... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:33 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessApril 6, 2020 at 3:30 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Bahamas facing ‘new normal’ after COVID-19

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The COVID-19 crisis is an interruption but not the end of the Bahamian economy, according to one local financial services executive. Khalil Braithwaite, Leno Corporate Services’ Business Development manager, said: “We see this as an interruption but not the end of the economy. There is definitely going to be a new normal […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The COVID-19 crisis is an interruption but not the end of the Bahamian economy, according to one... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:30 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessOp-edApril 6, 2020 at 3:25 am Eyewitness News

BusinessOp-ed

Op-Ed: Rethinking Business Continuity Plans

Throughout this series, Compliance officer Derek Smith will address key aspects of a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) inclusive of how to develop a BCP, identifying what internal and external factors should be considered in its implementation, and corporate governance surrounding BCPs. by Derek Smith Jr, CAMS Unfortunately, the thought of business continuity plans (‘BCP’) […]

Throughout this series, Compliance officer Derek Smith will address key aspects of a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) inclusive of... read more »

April 6, 2020 at 3:25 am | Eyewitness News