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LocalAugust 6, 2020 at 4:56 pm Eyewitness News

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Former Senator, FNM Chairman Johnley Ferguson dies in hospital

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Senator and Free National Movement Chairman Johnley Ferguson died in hospital this morning. He was 69. Ferguson was described as a “steadfast Bahamian” in a statement released by Bahamas Information Services today. He was born in Snug Corner, Acklins, on November 12, 1950 to Earnest and Ellamae Ferguson. “He received his […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Senator and Free National Movement Chairman Johnley Ferguson died in hospital this morning. He was 69.... read more »

August 6, 2020 at 4:56 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 6, 2020 at 10:53 am Eyewitness News

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UB extends payment deadline for Fall 2020 semester

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The University of The Bahamas has extended its deadline for returning students to pay tuition and fees for the Fall 2020 semester until the end of the week. UB noted the decision was taken after exploring how any adjustments would affect registration for new, first-time, entering students; the availability of course sections; […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The University of The Bahamas has extended its deadline for returning students to pay tuition and fees... read more »

August 6, 2020 at 10:53 am | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 6, 2020 at 10:47 am Eyewitness News

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Police investigating Seabreeze murder, shooting

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating the murder of a man parked in front of a residence on Pine Yard Road yesterday afternoon. According to reports, the man was parked in a Honda Edix awaiting the return of his passenger when a burgundy Nissan Cube pulled alongside his vehicle shortly before 3pm. A man reportedly […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating the murder of a man parked in front of a residence on Pine Yard... read more »

August 6, 2020 at 10:47 am | Eyewitness News

Op-edAugust 6, 2020 at 3:25 am Eyewitness News

Op-ed

Op-Ed: The push to survive – weathering more than one type of storm

By Lazar Delorenzo Charlton As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with this seemingly endless Covid-19 rollercoaster, now we have hurricane season thrown into the mix. Hurricane Isaias was a windy, wet reminder that induced post-Dorian anxieties and highlighted just how important this fighting period is for small businesses. At the onset of […]

By Lazar Delorenzo Charlton As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with this seemingly endless Covid-19 rollercoaster, now... read more »

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

VideosAugust 5, 2020 at 8:54 pm Eyewitness News

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES AUGUST 5 2020 PART 2

August 5, 2020 at 8:54 pm | Eyewitness News

Beyond the HeadlinesAugust 5, 2020 at 8:50 pm Eyewitness News

Beyond the Headlines

BEYOND THE HEADLINES AUGUST 5 2020 PART 1

August 5, 2020 at 8:50 pm | Eyewitness News

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VideosAugust 5, 2020 at 8:45 pm Eyewitness News

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IMMIGRATION OFFICERS READY TO TAKE ACTION OVER SAFETY CONCERNS IF NECESSARY

August 5, 2020 at 8:45 pm | Eyewitness News

VideosAugust 5, 2020 at 8:41 pm Eyewitness News

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NEARLY 30 IMMIGRATION OFFICERS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

August 5, 2020 at 8:41 pm | Eyewitness News

VideosAugust 5, 2020 at 8:37 pm Eyewitness News

Videos

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION STAFF STAGE SIT-OUT

August 5, 2020 at 8:37 pm | Eyewitness News

VideosAugust 5, 2020 at 8:34 pm Eyewitness News

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PSA: POLICE COMMISSIONER ADDRESSING COVID CONCERNS

August 5, 2020 at 8:34 pm | Eyewitness News

NewscastsAugust 5, 2020 at 8:31 pm Eyewitness News

Newscasts

THOUSANDS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT CHEQUES NOT COLLECTED

August 5, 2020 at 8:31 pm | Eyewitness News

NewscastsAugust 5, 2020 at 8:28 pm Eyewitness News

Newscasts

EYEWITNESS NEWS AUGUST 5 2020

August 5, 2020 at 8:28 pm | Eyewitness News

CoronavirusAugust 5, 2020 at 3:43 pm Eyewitness News

Coronavirus

PMH severely challenged by increase in suspected COVID-19 cases

Public urged to utilize the COVID-19 prevention protocols ahead of visit NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) today underscored severe challenges faced by the Princess Margaret Hospital due to the influx of suspected COVID-19 patients to the Accident & Emergency Department (A&E). The authority moved to acknowledge key issues underpinning yesterday’s sick-out of […]

Public urged to utilize the COVID-19 prevention protocols ahead of visit NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) today... read more »

August 5, 2020 at 3:43 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 5, 2020 at 3:40 am Eyewitness News 2

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‘We are a nation in crisis’ — says Davis

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Philip Davis yesterday pointed to the latest lockdown order as evidence of the government’s failure to effectively mitigate the COVID-19 crisis. Davis said he was infuriated by the prime minister’s revelation over the capacity of ICU beds, and apparent failure to support and protect healthcare workers – particularly doctors and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Philip Davis yesterday pointed to the latest lockdown order as evidence of the government’s failure... read more »

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LocalAugust 5, 2020 at 3:20 am Eyewitness News

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MOE urges students to reconsider overseas travel

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education yesterday advised Bahamian students studying abroad to give serious consideration to switching to online courses or a local institution instead of traveling overseas during the pandemic. In a statement, the ministry underscored the uncertainty regarding the international travel of Bahamians planning to attend schools, colleges and universities abroad […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education yesterday advised Bahamian students studying abroad to give serious consideration to switching to... read more »

August 5, 2020 at 3:20 am | Eyewitness News