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LocalJuly 11, 2020 at 3:50 am Ava Turnquest

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Immigration fears over handling of COVID-19 positive migrant

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Immigration officers in Grand Bahama have raised alarm over exposure risks due to the handling of a COVID-19 positive migrant. Eyewitness News understands the undocumented migrant is a 20-year-old Haitian national, who had been living in Eight Mile Rock since March. The migrant was reportedly apprehended by the US Coast Guard and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Immigration officers in Grand Bahama have raised alarm over exposure risks due to the handling of a... read more »

July 11, 2020 at 3:50 am | Ava Turnquest

LocalJune 22, 2020 at 9:42 am Ava Turnquest 1

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BNT: North Andros proposals pose significant impact to national parks

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has raised concerns over three unofficial and incomplete development proposals in North Andros. BNT Executive Director Eric Carey underscored the proposals for aragonite mining and commercial development pose significant impact to the environment, including five of six protected national parks on the island. “Along with encroachment on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has raised concerns over three unofficial and incomplete development proposals in North... read more »

June 22, 2020 at 9:42 am | Ava Turnquest | 1

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Last weekend of lockdown, but nightly curfew remains

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced weekend lockdowns will come to an end next week as he outlined further relaxation of COVID-19 emergency powers regulations. Minnis said the lockdowns will end on June 13, but the nationwide curfew will remain “for a period of time”. Beaches and park restrictions will also be […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced weekend lockdowns will come to an end next week as he... read more »

June 4, 2020 at 5:30 pm | Ava Turnquest | 1

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Abaco MP calls for inquiry into handling of Hurricane Dorian deaths

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central and South Abaco MP James Albury has requested a formal inquiry into the process that led to the burial of 55 unidentified Hurricane Dorian victims on Friday after nearly nine months. In a letter to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, Albury said an inquiry was critical not only to bring closure […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central and South Abaco MP James Albury has requested a formal inquiry into the process that led... read more »

May 23, 2020 at 7:04 pm | Ava Turnquest | 8

LocalMay 21, 2020 at 7:24 pm Ava Turnquest 1

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No active COVID-19 cases in Grand Bahama

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials confirmed today there are no active cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama. Dr Frank Bartlett, head of the island’s COVID-19 task force, said the last positive case was tested on April 30 and has since recovered. At a press conference, officials also noted it has been seven days since the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials confirmed today there are no active cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama. Dr Frank Bartlett,... read more »

May 21, 2020 at 7:24 pm | Ava Turnquest | 1

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Dahl-Regis: Latest COVID-19 case was a missing contact

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, health consultant to the Office of the Prime Minister, today confirmed the country’s latest COVID-19 case was a missing contact who had to be tracked down with help from law enforcement. The country’s latest case, a 50-year-old man, was confirmed yesterday. At a press conference, Dahl-Regis said the patient […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, health consultant to the Office of the Prime Minister, today confirmed the country’s latest... read more »

May 21, 2020 at 7:18 pm | Ava Turnquest | 3

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LocalMay 18, 2020 at 10:20 am Ava Turnquest 7

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Bahamian elected president of historic 73rd World Health Assembly

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian Keva Bain, the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has been elected to serve as president of the 73rd World Health Assembly. In an unprecedented move due to global spread of COVID-19, the two-day WHA is being hosted virtually today with representatives from the UN’s 194 member states. Prime Minister […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian Keva Bain, the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has been elected to serve as... read more »

May 18, 2020 at 10:20 am | Ava Turnquest | 7

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PLP Senator: How long can a society be locked up?

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party senator Clay Sweeting has fired back at the Prime Minister’s national address chastising his constituents for violating the national curfew and lockdown orders. The Spanish Wells resident questioned whether Minnis has “lost touch” with the intent of the lockdown orders as he underscored the island’s uninfected status. During his […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party senator Clay Sweeting has fired back at the Prime Minister’s national address chastising his... read more »

May 18, 2020 at 3:44 am | Ava Turnquest | 2

CoronavirusMay 17, 2020 at 7:35 pm Ava Turnquest

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NEMA urges public to prepare for 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National Emergency Management Agency said its approach to hurricane awareness and management will take on a more virtual strategy as it urged the public to prepare for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. In a statement today, NEMA said it planned to carry out its mandate – which is ensuring that there […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National Emergency Management Agency said its approach to hurricane awareness and management will take on a... read more »

May 17, 2020 at 7:35 pm | Ava Turnquest

LocalMay 17, 2020 at 6:26 pm Ava Turnquest

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Exumas MP demands answers over island’s continued closure

Cooper calls on competent authority to “display some competence” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Exumas MP Chester Cooper called on the prime minister to reopen the uninfected island for commercial activity or provide medical justification for its continued COVID-19 closure. The Progressive Liberal Party Deputy Leader is also the representative for Ragged Island, and issued a fiery […]

Cooper calls on competent authority to “display some competence” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Exumas MP Chester Cooper called on the prime... read more »

May 17, 2020 at 6:26 pm | Ava Turnquest

Breaking NewsMay 17, 2020 at 5:43 pm Ava Turnquest 1

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PM unveils COVID-19 travel card, tentative reopening for commercial travel July 1

Four more islands reopened for commercial activity Repatriations for Bahamians and residents to resume this week Boaters allowed to come ashore NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced the introduction of a COVID-19 travel card to facilitate the resumption of inter-island travel. Minnis said the process will begin on Wednesday, with each […]

Four more islands reopened for commercial activity Repatriations for Bahamians and residents to resume this week Boaters allowed to come... read more »

May 17, 2020 at 5:43 pm | Ava Turnquest | 1

Breaking NewsMay 17, 2020 at 11:40 am Ava Turnquest 1

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Police and AUTEC search for missing men in Andros

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Three men are missing after they got lost hunting wild boar in Andros. According to reports, the three men – Theo Saunders, 35, William Mackey, 14, and Faren Storr, 18 – left on the hunting expedition at around 8.30am Friday morning in the Twin Lakes area. Superintendent James Moss told Eyewitness News […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Three men are missing after they got lost hunting wild boar in Andros. According to reports, the... read more »

May 17, 2020 at 11:40 am | Ava Turnquest | 1

Breaking NewsApril 26, 2020 at 6:02 pm Ava Turnquest

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Severe weather lashes GB tent hospital

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Severe weather in Grand Bahama battered the tent field hospital in Grand Bahama today spiking concerns among healthcare workers over the island’s ability to effectively manage the COVID-19 response. The field hospital — a 40-bed tent facility — was established with the assistance of Samaritan’s Purse after some 80 percent of […]

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Severe weather in Grand Bahama battered the tent field hospital in Grand Bahama today spiking concerns... read more »

April 26, 2020 at 6:02 pm | Ava Turnquest

CoronavirusApril 22, 2020 at 12:14 pm Ava Turnquest

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COVID-19 shutdown stalls treatments for Family Island cancer patients

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted lives across the country, but in some cases, the resulting travel restrictions have severed access to critical medical treatment. Grand Bahama native Portia Ebrahim has taken a flight into New Providence to undergo treatment at least once a month for nearly a year since she was […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted lives across the country, but in some cases, the resulting travel... read more »

April 22, 2020 at 12:14 pm | Ava Turnquest

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PM to businesses: Where is your humanity?

Construction on Family Islands to resume NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis appealed for businesses to hold off on layoffs for just a bit longer as he announced the partial reopening of economic activity on the Family Islands. Minnis said he was disappointed by reports of firings of longstanding workers who would have […]

Construction on Family Islands to resume NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis appealed for businesses to hold off... read more »

April 19, 2020 at 3:58 pm | Ava Turnquest | 5

Breaking NewsApril 19, 2020 at 3:27 pm Ava Turnquest 1

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PM: All residents must carry government I.D.

COVID-19 cases climb to 60 Employers and store owners to face fines over face masks Economic recovery committee to advise on safe and gradual reopening of the economy NASSAU, BAHAMAS —Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said while data projections indicate restrictive measures are working, the country must continue to take their “full course of medicine”. […]

COVID-19 cases climb to 60 Employers and store owners to face fines over face masks Economic recovery committee to advise... read more »

April 19, 2020 at 3:27 pm | Ava Turnquest | 1

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CoronavirusApril 16, 2020 at 11:59 am Ava Turnquest

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“It’s gonna wipe us out”: Prisoners relay COVID-19 fears

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — “It’s gonna wipe us out,” said a fearful inmate at the overcrowded Bahamas Department of Correctional Services where some 1,600 prisoners shoulder even tighter restrictions during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdowns. “We don’t have nothing,” the inmate continued, “what we have? The cells don’t have no running water, no toilet, air condition with […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — “It’s gonna wipe us out,” said a fearful inmate at the overcrowded Bahamas Department of Correctional Services... read more »

April 16, 2020 at 11:59 am | Ava Turnquest

CoronavirusApril 15, 2020 at 12:57 pm Ava Turnquest

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Anglican Diocese lays off 66 staffers across central administration and schools

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Anglican Diocese has laid off 66 workers due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic, with all remaining staff in the Diocesan Office and schools will be placed on half pay. The diocese said the decision will not apply to Bishop Michael Eldon School because the Grand Bahama community is still recovering from […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Anglican Diocese has laid off 66 workers due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic, with all remaining... read more »

April 15, 2020 at 12:57 pm | Ava Turnquest

CoronavirusApril 11, 2020 at 4:31 pm Ava Turnquest 1

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PLP task force calls for COVID-19 tracking app

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party’s COVID-19 task force is calling on the government to partner with local telecommunications providers to develop a cell phone app that would track individuals in quarantine or isolation at home. The task force said it believes many people in self-quarantine were not following the protocols and still interacting […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party’s COVID-19 task force is calling on the government to partner with local telecommunications... read more »

April 11, 2020 at 4:31 pm | Ava Turnquest | 1

LocalApril 11, 2020 at 9:24 am Ava Turnquest

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Family searching for missing 94-year-old man

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the nation shoulders a complete lockdown, loved ones have issued a desperate appeal for a missing 94-year-old pianist who was last seen on Tuesday night. Marsha Ferguson said her brother Kenneth Woodside spent the night at his daughter’s home on St Albans Drive off West Bay Street but was gone the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the nation shoulders a complete lockdown, loved ones have issued a desperate appeal for a missing... read more »

April 11, 2020 at 9:24 am | Ava Turnquest