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LocalJanuary 8, 2021 at 7:57 am Ava Turnquest

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Man suspected of attempting to lure young girls into car

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Police arrested a man yesterday who fit the description of someone who attempted to lure two primary-school-age girls into his car in two separate incidents. In the first incident, police responded to a report at Walter Parker Primary School that a man in a silver-colored vehicle attempted to lure a student […]

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Police arrested a man yesterday who fit the description of someone who attempted to lure two... read more »

January 8, 2021 at 7:57 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalJanuary 5, 2021 at 5:39 am Ava Turnquest 2

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“Entrepreneur, statesman, dreamer”: Sandals founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart dies at 79

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Jamaican hotelier and business mogul Gordon “Butch” Stewart died in hospital yesterday. Stewart, the founder of Sandals Resorts International, ATL Group and The Jamaica Observer, died at 79. His death was confirmed in an internal memorandum issued to managers of the Sandals group by his son, Sandals Deputy Chairman Adam Stewart. Adam […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Jamaican hotelier and business mogul Gordon “Butch” Stewart died in hospital yesterday. Stewart, the founder of Sandals... read more »

January 5, 2021 at 5:39 am | Ava Turnquest | 2

LocalJanuary 4, 2021 at 5:23 am Ava Turnquest

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Man found dead in Kennedy Subdivision

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating the seventh homicide in less than a week after the lifeless body of a man was found in Kennedy Subdivision this morning. Assistant Superintendent Audley Peters said police were called to the scene at Gilbert Street shortly before 4am. “Responding officers met the body of a male lying on the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating the seventh homicide in less than a week after the lifeless body of a... read more »

January 4, 2021 at 5:23 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 17, 2020 at 8:13 am Ava Turnquest

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11-year-old girl dies in GB car accident

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — An 11-year-old girl died after she and four other people were thrown from a car that overturned on Grand Bahama Highway yesterday afternoon. According to police, the four other occupants of the vehicle are listed in serious condition at the hospital. The accident took place just east of the University of […]

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — An 11-year-old girl died after she and four other people were thrown from a car that... read more »

December 17, 2020 at 8:13 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 17, 2020 at 3:47 am Ava Turnquest

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MARCO alert, sex offenders register to be up and running early next year

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames has committed to the full rollout of the MARCO alert for missing children, and sexual offender register before the end of March next year. Dames advised reporters outside the Cabinet office on Tuesday that the government was “basically cleaning up loose ends”. He explained the remaining […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames has committed to the full rollout of the MARCO alert for... read more »

December 17, 2020 at 3:47 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 16, 2020 at 7:10 am Ava Turnquest

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UNDP: Bahamas rises in human development ranking — but gender inequality persists

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas continues to enjoy marginal increases in its human development ranking by the United National Development Programme (UNDP); however, the income disparity between men and women persisted in 2019. Overall, the country has maintained its position in the very high human development category — sharing its 2019 ranking of 58 out […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas continues to enjoy marginal increases in its human development ranking by the United National Development... read more »

December 16, 2020 at 7:10 am | Ava Turnquest

Poll

Should The Bahamas independently review any vaccine approved by PAHO for wide distribution?

Yes (72%)
No (24%)
Unsure (4%)

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LocalDecember 14, 2020 at 3:52 am Ava Turnquest

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Eleuthera man sues over claims police placed hot sauce-filled fish bag over his head

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Eleuthera man is suing the police over claims that he was beaten and had a fish bag placed over his head, choking him, while in custody for a crime he did not commit. In an amended writ of summons, filed December 4, Kenton Fines details assault and battery he allegedly suffered […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Eleuthera man is suing the police over claims that he was beaten and had a fish... read more »

December 14, 2020 at 3:52 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 12, 2020 at 7:51 am Ava Turnquest

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25 new COVID-19 cases

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health confirmed an additional 25 cases of COVID-19 yesterday. The report indicates the new figures represent Thursday’s testing results. Of the new cases, there were 10 on New Providence, 14 on Grand Bahama and one case with the location still pending. There are currently 15 hospitalized cases, with 14 […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health confirmed an additional 25 cases of COVID-19 yesterday. The report indicates the new... read more »

December 12, 2020 at 7:51 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 12, 2020 at 7:41 am Ava Turnquest

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PM presents 24 Crown Land grants to residents of Crossing Rocks, Abaco

Government executing strategy to grant government-owned land to Bahamians CROSSING ROCKS, ABACO — Twenty-four Crown Land grants were presented to residents of Crossing Rocks yesterday as part of the government’s pledge to ensure that displaced residents of this community destroyed by Hurricane Floyd in 1999 received title deeds to their properties in order to rebuild. […]

Government executing strategy to grant government-owned land to Bahamians CROSSING ROCKS, ABACO — Twenty-four Crown Land grants were presented to... read more »

December 12, 2020 at 7:41 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 12, 2020 at 7:12 am Ava Turnquest 2

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Bahamas Customs and Immigration pre-clearance centers at Florida airports completed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday the construction of The Bahamas Preclearance Centers at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport “Clear Bahamas” has been completed. Deputy Prime Minister Desmond Bannister visited the centers at Sheltair FBO at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Banyan FBO at Fort […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday the construction of The Bahamas Preclearance Centers at Fort Lauderdale... read more »

December 12, 2020 at 7:12 am | Ava Turnquest | 2

LocalDecember 11, 2020 at 3:17 pm Ava Turnquest

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NOT MY DREAM: PM says he remains “totally against” oil drilling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today said it is not his dream to drill for oil in the territorial waters of The Bahamas, insisting he remained “totally against” the spud of an exploratory well set to begin next week. Minnis suggested he would have backed out of the deal with Bahamas Petroleum […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today said it is not his dream to drill for oil in... read more »

December 11, 2020 at 3:17 pm | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 11, 2020 at 2:14 pm Ava Turnquest

Local

More than 100 food boxes donated to the AIDS Foundation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Christmas season just got a little brighter for the Bahamas AIDS Foundation with the donation of more than 100 food boxes through a partnership with the IL Cares Foundation, Verizon Media Group (VMG) and Paramount Systems Limited (PSL). AIDS Foundation President Camille Lady Barnett said the donation will impact some 40 […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Christmas season just got a little brighter for the Bahamas AIDS Foundation with the donation of... read more »

December 11, 2020 at 2:14 pm | Ava Turnquest

LocalDecember 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm Ava Turnquest

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Minnis: No partying — hotel workers must exercise discipline

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today urged hotel workers to exercise “discipline and responsibility” as mega-resort properties resume operations. Addressing the recent spike in cases, the prime minister assured that the country’s health team was prepared for a slight uptick following the US Thanksgiving holiday and related travel of Bahamians, adding measures […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today urged hotel workers to exercise “discipline and responsibility” as mega-resort properties... read more »

December 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm | Ava Turnquest

LocalNovember 30, 2020 at 3:58 am Ava Turnquest 1

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Opposition leader: I support “environmentally friendly” oil drilling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday reaffirmed his support of oil drilling in The Bahamas under the caveat it is done in an “environmentally friendly” manner. Davis, QC, told Eyewitness News that he still supports the agreement struck with the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) to exploit the natural resource for the benefit […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday reaffirmed his support of oil drilling in The Bahamas under the... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 3:58 am | Ava Turnquest | 1

LocalNovember 30, 2020 at 3:57 am Ava Turnquest 2

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Supreme Court grants Kenyan man $640,000 for near seven-year detention

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Supreme Court Justice Indra Charles has awarded Kenyan Douglas Ngumi $641,950 in damages after he was unlawfully detained for more than six years at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre (CRDC). It represents the largest award of its kind for the country, and takes into account Ngumi contracting two diseases, and “numerous” beatings […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Supreme Court Justice Indra Charles has awarded Kenyan Douglas Ngumi $641,950 in damages after he was unlawfully... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 3:57 am | Ava Turnquest | 2

LocalNovember 30, 2020 at 3:55 am Ava Turnquest

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COA: Senior magistrate made “basic” fundamental error in immigration case against former Renew Bahamas CEO

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction and sentences of former Renew Bahamas CEO Michael Cox and his uncle, Maurice. In a notice to authorities, dated November 9, the Court of Appeal said the appeals of both men were allowed on the ground that the learned magistrate erred when she found […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction and sentences of former Renew Bahamas CEO Michael Cox... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 3:55 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 8:15 am Ava Turnquest 3

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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 | 3

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 15, 2020 at 10:24 am Ava Turnquest

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Seven COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Grand Bahama

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health has confirmed seven deaths on Grand Bahama alongside 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the country. The total number of COVID-19 deaths stands at 163, with 21 deaths still under investigation. The ministry confirmed the death of a 42-year-old woman on Grand Bahama on November 1 and also […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health has confirmed seven deaths on Grand Bahama alongside 40 new cases of COVID-19... read more »

November 15, 2020 at 10:24 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalNovember 12, 2020 at 3:58 am Ava Turnquest 1

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MP: Lockdown will starve Exuma economy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Exumas MP Chester Cooper yesterday objected to the implementation of full weekend lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 on the mainland. Cooper underscored the island had begun to experience some economic relief from tourism and further insisted the sudden shift will damage the island’s brand. He also contested the cessation of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Exumas MP Chester Cooper yesterday objected to the implementation of full weekend lockdowns to curb the spread... read more »

November 12, 2020 at 3:58 am | Ava Turnquest | 1