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LocalMay 5, 2021 at 8:16 am Ava Turnquest

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Four men arrested in $600k cocaine bust

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Police arrested four men after officers found two bags of suspected cocaine in bushes in the area of Dover Sound, East Grand Bahama, yesterday. Superintendent Terecita Pinder said the total weight of the bags was 60lbs with an estimated street value of $600,000. “Shortly before 5pm, officers of the Flying Squad, […]

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Police arrested four men after officers found two bags of suspected cocaine in bushes in the... read more »

May 5, 2021 at 8:16 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalApril 26, 2021 at 3:59 am Ava Turnquest 1

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ACCESS GRANTED: COVID-19 vaccinations open to all adults

Second doses for COVID-19 Vaccine to start in two weeks NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Vaccinations for COVID-19 are open to all persons aged 18 and older, effective today. To date, 25,692 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have been administered on New Providence, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera and Abaco. In a statement, the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative […]

Second doses for COVID-19 Vaccine to start in two weeks NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Vaccinations for COVID-19 are open to all... read more »

April 26, 2021 at 3:59 am | Ava Turnquest | 1

LocalApril 13, 2021 at 12:22 pm Ava Turnquest

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11 Haitians charged after Abaco Farm raid

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged 11 Haitian nationals in Magistrate’s Court #8 for various immigration offenses yesterday. Nine men and two women were arrested during an operation conducted in Abaco last week Thursday, April 8. The operation was conducted by the Bahamas Immigration Department, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Defence Force […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged 11 Haitian nationals in Magistrate’s Court #8 for various immigration offenses... read more »

April 13, 2021 at 12:22 pm | Ava Turnquest

LocalMarch 15, 2021 at 6:17 am Ava Turnquest

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BRILAND BOATING TRAGEDY: Two women dead and one man missing after ferry boat collision

HARBOUR ISLAND, ELEUTHERA — Two women are dead and a man is missing at sea after their boat collided with a ferry boat sometime after 9pm last night. The victims and five other people they were traveling with onboard a 17-foot Boston Whaler were all thrown into the water when the vessel reportedly collided with […]

HARBOUR ISLAND, ELEUTHERA — Two women are dead and a man is missing at sea after their boat collided with... read more »

March 15, 2021 at 6:17 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalMarch 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Ava Turnquest 1

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CRIME REPORT: Police investigate Abaco homicide, suspicious death

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating the deaths of two men on Abaco in separate incidents on Sunday — one a suspicious death, and the other a fatal shooting. The body of a white man was found unresponsive with an injury to the back of the head on the dock of the Bakers Bay Marina […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating the deaths of two men on Abaco in separate incidents on Sunday — one... read more »

March 15, 2021 at 6:00 am | Ava Turnquest | 1

LocalMarch 9, 2021 at 2:32 pm Ava Turnquest

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ZERO TOLERANCE: Senior cop placed on administrative leave over police brutality claims

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have launched an investigation into allegations three young men were brutalized by a senior officer while in custody. The alleged incident was purportedly recorded by one of the victims, and in it, a man who refers to himself as Assistant Superintendent of Police Derrick Ferguson can be heard slapping and berating […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have launched an investigation into allegations three young men were brutalized by a senior officer while... read more »

March 9, 2021 at 2:32 pm | Ava Turnquest

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LocalMarch 3, 2021 at 3:52 am Ava Turnquest 4

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CARRY THE BRAND: PM calls on regularized citizens to drop “Haitian-Bahamian” title

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis underscored Bahamians of Haitian descent living in unregulated communities are entitled to Crown Land opportunities as he foreshadowed an expansion of the government’s land program. Speaking directly to that community, Minnis urged Bahamians of Haitian descent in the country not to refer to themselves as “Haitian-Bahamian” but […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis underscored Bahamians of Haitian descent living in unregulated communities are entitled to... read more »

March 3, 2021 at 3:52 am | Ava Turnquest | 4

LocalMarch 2, 2021 at 3:45 am Ava Turnquest

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IT’S JUST POLITICS: Rolle defends integrity as she awaits nomination process

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Seabreeze MP Lanisha Rolle yesterday defended her integrity and public record as she remained tight-lipped on whether she was seeking another party nomination. Rolle told reporters at Parliament that she was “being patient” and “trusting the process” in her first public comments to media since her shocking resignation from Cabinet last week. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Seabreeze MP Lanisha Rolle yesterday defended her integrity and public record as she remained tight-lipped on whether... read more »

March 2, 2021 at 3:45 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalMarch 2, 2021 at 3:37 am Ava Turnquest

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Body found with multiple gunshot wounds on Bernard Road

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have issued an appeal for any information that can help them identify the body of a man found with multiple gunshot wounds on Bernard Road last night. The body was declared lifeless by Emergency Medical Services, according to Assistant Superintendent Audley Peters, who described the victim as dark-skinned, 5’7” with “plait-up” […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have issued an appeal for any information that can help them identify the body of a... read more »

March 2, 2021 at 3:37 am | Ava Turnquest

Breaking NewsFebruary 23, 2021 at 12:54 pm Ava Turnquest

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ALL OUT: Govt looking to use entire tranche of vaccines on first doses

Vaccines expected in-country by end of week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is expected in-country by the end of the week, with a possible rollout of all 100,000 doses to start as early as next week. Health Minister Renward Wells told the media he would leave the announcement of details to the prime […]

Vaccines expected in-country by end of week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is expected in-country by the end... read more »

February 23, 2021 at 12:54 pm | Ava Turnquest

Breaking NewsFebruary 23, 2021 at 9:32 am Ava Turnquest 4

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Fourth minister quits Cabinet — MYSC Lanisha Rolle to stay on as MP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle has tendered her resignation from Cabinet, becoming the fourth minister to resign this term. Rolle did not provide a reason when she confirmed her decision to Eyewitness News this morning; however, she said she will continue on as the MP for Sea Breeze to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle has tendered her resignation from Cabinet, becoming the fourth... read more »

February 23, 2021 at 9:32 am | Ava Turnquest | 4

Breaking NewsFebruary 21, 2021 at 6:39 pm Ava Turnquest 1

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LIFE OR DEATH: PM urges Bahamians to take vaccine

Minnis: Vaccines are critical to ending the pandemic, tourism rebound NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today urged all eligible Bahamians to reject viral social media misinformation and accept the COVID-19 vaccine as the country moves closer to the launch of its national distribution campaign. In a live national address, Minnis underscored the […]

Minnis: Vaccines are critical to ending the pandemic, tourism rebound NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today urged... read more »

February 21, 2021 at 6:39 pm | Ava Turnquest | 1

LocalFebruary 19, 2021 at 11:55 am Ava Turnquest

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SEARCH AND RESCUE: Disabled vessel en route to capital

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A disabled vessel with five occupants onboard is en route to the capital after a joint effort by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Search and Rescue Unit and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) safely rescued them on Thursday night. Yesterday, the RBDF Operations Center received a distress call […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A disabled vessel with five occupants onboard is en route to the capital after a joint effort... read more »

February 19, 2021 at 11:55 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalFebruary 16, 2021 at 3:04 pm Ava Turnquest

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FAR FROM HOME: No special voting consideration for displaced storm victims

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National Security Minister Marvin Dames told reporters today that displaced storm victims must follow the law when it comes to registering to vote in the next general election. Hundreds of families were displaced as a result of Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. Many of them have not returned to their homes due […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National Security Minister Marvin Dames told reporters today that displaced storm victims must follow the law when... read more »

February 16, 2021 at 3:04 pm | Ava Turnquest

LocalFebruary 5, 2021 at 3:58 am Ava Turnquest

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PROMISES, PROMISES: PM tells nurses they will get paid even if he doesn’t

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) has reportedly received another assurance from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that he will deliver on his promise to pay nurses for overtime worked last year. BNU President Amancha Williams told Eyewitness News that she spoke with the prime minister yesterday evening following weeks-long agitation from the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) has reportedly received another assurance from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that... read more »

February 5, 2021 at 3:58 am | Ava Turnquest