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LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 8:15 am Ava Turnquest

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COVID-19 Emergency Powers Regulations renewed

The Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Management) Regulations, 2020, came into effect Tuesday. The regulations were attached to the proclamation of a state of emergency. The regulations cease when the state of emergency comes to an end. The regulations are not dissimilar to the existing emergency orders, providing for “health officers” to detain and isolate […]

The Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Management) Regulations, 2020, came into effect Tuesday. The regulations were attached to the proclamation... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 8:15 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 7:43 am Ava Turnquest

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Shooting victim dies in hospital

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man has died in hospital after he was shot multiple times by gunmen yesterday evening. According to reports, a woman passerby was also shot in the leg during the incident, which took place on Hepburn Alley shortly after 6pm. Assistant Superintendent Audley Peters said police were told that three men exited […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man has died in hospital after he was shot multiple times by gunmen yesterday evening. According... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 7:43 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:58 am Royston Jones Jr.

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New state of emergency declared

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Governor General CA Smith yesterday signed a new proclamation of a state of public emergency in The Bahamas, the third such proclamation since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic in mid-March. Under Article 29 of the constitution, the governor general may make a proclamation that a state of public emergency exists. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Governor General CA Smith yesterday signed a new proclamation of a state of public emergency in The... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:58 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:57 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Govt investment for potential vaccine remains at $250,000

PAHO estimates vaccinating 20 percent of Latin American and Caribbean to cost over $2 billion NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas’ investment for a potential vaccine through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) remains at $250,000, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen. In September, Minister of Health Renward Wells said the government has […]

PAHO estimates vaccinating 20 percent of Latin American and Caribbean to cost over $2 billion NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas’... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:57 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:56 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Lloyd: Pandemic has widened learning gap, some students risk repeating

National exam results to be released in December NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Like many students across the globe, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the new reliance on digital learning tools has widened the learning gap and could see some students repeat a grade, according to Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd. “Of course, we are concerned,” he said […]

National exam results to be released in December NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Like many students across the globe, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:56 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:53 am Royston Jones Jr.

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DPM remains focused on work ahead

Opposition has called for Turnquest to resign or be fired NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said he remains focused on the work of the Bahamian people amid calls in some quarters for his resignation. An untested writ of summons filed on November 16 alleges Turnquest’s involvement in a […]

Opposition has called for Turnquest to resign or be fired NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:53 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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BusinessNovember 25, 2020 at 3:52 am Natario McKenzie

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Turnquest: “No secret” these are difficult times as government prepares to present Fiscal Strategy Report

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government will present its Fiscal Strategy Report to Parliament next week, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest. Speaking with reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting yesterday, Turnquest noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous toll on the economy. “That is going to continue to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government will present its Fiscal Strategy Report to Parliament next week, according to Deputy Prime Minister... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:52 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessNovember 25, 2020 at 3:44 am Natario McKenzie

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Govt looking to “broaden” economic permanent residency

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Elsworth Johnson said yesterday that the government is looking to “broaden” the country’s economic permanent residency offering, noting that digitization has helped to expedite that process. Johnson said: “We are also looking at the economic permanent residency and how we broaden that for […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Elsworth Johnson said yesterday that the government is... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:44 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:39 am Eyewitness News

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DNA leader joins calls for DPM’s resignation

Komolafe: The Bahamas does not need another PR nightmare NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Arinthia Komolafe has added her voice to those calling for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest due to allegations of his involvement in a $30 million “bogus loan” scheme. “The DPM […]

Komolafe: The Bahamas does not need another PR nightmare NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Arinthia Komolafe has... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:39 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessNovember 25, 2020 at 3:37 am Natario McKenzie

Business

BOB closes sale of trust portfolio to Leno

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) has closed the sale of its trust operations to Leno Corporate Services Ltd. for $541,000, the BISX-listed lender has reported. The bank in its 2020 financial statement for year-end June 30, 2020 noted that its strategic plan had called for the sale of its trust operations, with […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) has closed the sale of its trust operations to Leno Corporate Services... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:37 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:34 am Eyewitness News

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Grouper season ends next week

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources issued a reminder yesterday that the Nassau Grouper season will be closed from next Tuesday, December 1, to February 28, 2021. During the closed season, no one is permitted to “take, land, process, sell or offer for sale any fish commonly known as ‘the Nassau […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources issued a reminder yesterday that the Nassau Grouper season will... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:34 am | Eyewitness News

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:32 am Eyewitness News

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Grand Bahama Children’s Home bolstered by donor group

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) is making progress in building back better after Hurricane Dorian thanks to a group of donors, the home said in a statement yesterday. “The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) has had two very busy, challenging years — beginning with rebuilding the homes that house their children, […]

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) is making progress in building back better after Hurricane Dorian thanks... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:32 am | Eyewitness News

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:30 am Eyewitness News

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US donates additional equipment towards COVID fight in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) recently donated six custom-made internal partitions for mobile shelters being used to screen COVID-19 patients, said the US Embassy in Nassau in a statement released yesterday. According to the embassy, the equipment is valued at approximately $20,000 and will allow the Ministry of Health (MOH) to better […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) recently donated six custom-made internal partitions for mobile shelters being used to... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:30 am | Eyewitness News

SportsNovember 25, 2020 at 3:29 am Eyewitness News

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BPGA announces 2020 golf championship

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) will host its 2020 National Championship at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, from November 30, 2020 to December 3, 2020. All golf professionals are invited to compete in the 2020 BPGA Championship. The event will be 72-holes with a tee-off at noon on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) will host its 2020 National Championship at the Ocean Club Golf... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:29 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessNovember 25, 2020 at 3:28 am Eyewitness News

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MOTA reveals upcoming tourism initiatives

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the reopening of The Bahamas’ tourism sector gets underway, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) yesterday revealed a number of initiatives and upcoming hotel openings that travelers may take advantage of. “It’s Better in The Bahamas this winter as the country welcomes international visitors to enjoy the sun, sand and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the reopening of The Bahamas’ tourism sector gets underway, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA)... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:28 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessNovember 25, 2020 at 3:27 am Natario McKenzie

Business

RBC announces completion of renovation work on Freeport branch

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) on Tuesday announced that renovation work has been completed on its Freeport branch. The branch had sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Dorian. “Our newly redesigned branch in Freeport is open for business,” said LaSonya Missick, managing director and head of personal banking, The Bahamas […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) on Tuesday announced that renovation work has been completed on its... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:27 am | Natario McKenzie