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SportsDecember 1, 2020 at 3:48 pm Eyewitness News

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Bahamas goes 0-2 in most recent FIBA Americup qualifying window

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas men’s basketball team finished 0-2 in the most recent window of Group D play of the FIBA Americup 2022 qualifiers in Indianapolis, Indiana. Last night, the squad lost a close game to Puerto Rico 91-85. D’Shon Taylor led the way for The Bahamas with 25 points on 7-for-11 shooting from […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas men’s basketball team finished 0-2 in the most recent window of Group D play of... read more »

December 1, 2020 at 3:48 pm | Eyewitness News

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PAHO: AIDS-related infections declined in Caribbean in past decade

But COVID-19 threatens progress PAHO and UNAIDS launch campaign to promote HIV self-testing WASHINGTON, DC — Annual deaths from AIDS-related illnesses declined by 37 percent from 2010 through 2019 in Caribbean countries while new yearly infections from the HIV virus dropped by 29 percent, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said yesterday. Increased testing and […]

But COVID-19 threatens progress PAHO and UNAIDS launch campaign to promote HIV self-testing WASHINGTON, DC — Annual deaths from AIDS-related... read more »

December 1, 2020 at 3:32 am | Eyewitness News

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UB, BTVI sign contract with govt’s Citizen Security and Justice Programme

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A virtual contract signing took place today under the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), between the University of the Bahamas (UB), the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) and the Ministry of National Security to deliver numeracy and literacy and soft skills training to 1,000 at-risk youth over a period of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A virtual contract signing took place today under the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), between the... read more »

December 1, 2020 at 3:31 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessOp-edDecember 1, 2020 at 3:30 am Eyewitness News

BusinessOp-ed

Op-Ed: What is in your fraud incident response plan?

By Derek Smith Jr The management of risks has indeed been a crucial and complex undertaking for businesses globally. The efficient and effective management of these risks reflects corporate governance irrespective of the framework deployed by a business. Every business must protect themselves against risks of potential business interruptions by fully assessing their inherent risks, […]

By Derek Smith Jr The management of risks has indeed been a crucial and complex undertaking for businesses globally. The... read more »

December 1, 2020 at 3:30 am | Eyewitness News

VideosNovember 30, 2020 at 9:55 pm Eyewitness News

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PM DEFENDS RECENT FAMILY ISLAND TRIPS

November 30, 2020 at 9:55 pm | Eyewitness News

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HIV/AIDS IN MEN, THE STIGMA CONTINUES

November 30, 2020 at 9:54 pm | Eyewitness News

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VideosNovember 30, 2020 at 9:52 pm Eyewitness News

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NIB DIRECTOR RESIGNS TO BECOME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LYFORD CAY FOUNDATIONS

November 30, 2020 at 9:52 pm | Eyewitness News

Beyond the HeadlinesNovember 30, 2020 at 9:43 pm Eyewitness News

Beyond the Headlines

BEYOND THE HEADLINES NOVEMBER 30 2020 PART 2

November 30, 2020 at 9:43 pm | Eyewitness News

Beyond the HeadlinesNovember 30, 2020 at 9:41 pm Eyewitness News

Beyond the Headlines

BEYOND THE HEADLINES NOVEMBER 30 2020 PART 1

November 30, 2020 at 9:41 pm | Eyewitness News

NewscastsNovember 30, 2020 at 9:08 pm Eyewitness News

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EYEWITNESS NEWS NOVEMBER 30 2020

November 30, 2020 at 9:08 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalNovember 30, 2020 at 8:51 pm Eyewitness News 1

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Lyford Cay Foundations honors 50 years of philanthropy in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Lyford Cay Foundations this week honors “the impact of the generosity of its donors over the past five decades” as it celebrates 50 years of philanthropy in The Bahamas. Noting that “2020 has not provided many opportunities to celebrate” as a result of the global impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Lyford Cay Foundations this week honors “the impact of the generosity of its donors over the... read more »

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BusinessNovember 30, 2020 at 8:15 pm Eyewitness News

Business

KFC launches Junkanoo buckets competition

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Although the traditional Junkanoo parades have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KFC Nassau yesterday announced it will be launching its own campaign for Junkanoo lovers to “get their creative juices flowing and have a chance to win big cash prizes”. KFC Nassau is challenging the Junkanoo community to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Although the traditional Junkanoo parades have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KFC Nassau... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 8:15 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalNovember 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm Eyewitness News

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Schools reopening plan unveiled

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education today released its Strategic Plan for the Safe Reopening of Schools 2020, which covers face-to-face, hybrid and remote/online learning models. The 95-page document provides detailed guidelines for parents and all levels of school staff to follow from pre-arrival to departure from campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education today released its Strategic Plan for the Safe Reopening of Schools 2020, which... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm | Eyewitness News

BusinessNovember 30, 2020 at 2:38 pm Eyewitness News

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New alcohol delivery service launched on NP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Springbok Company Ltd, a Bahamian-owned, South African-focused wine and spirits company, has officially launched its e-commerce alcohol marketplace. Formed in 2017 out of a desire to share a love of South Africa throughout The Bahamas, the company made a decision to operate solely as an e-commerce-based business. Before the launch of its new site, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Springbok Company Ltd, a Bahamian-owned, South African-focused wine and spirits company, has officially launched its e-commerce alcohol marketplace. Formed... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 2:38 pm | Eyewitness News

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Former DPM condemns tabloid attacks

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest today hit back at tabloid attacks he claims have persisted against him since the government dismissed a private loan offering. The former deputy prime minister and minister of finance resigned from Cabinet last week after he was included in an untested writ of summons alleging his […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest today hit back at tabloid attacks he claims have persisted against... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 7:04 am | Eyewitness News

LocalOp-edNovember 30, 2020 at 3:53 am Eyewitness News 2

LocalOp-ed

Uncharted waters: the potential of service exports for the Bahamian economy

By Sebas Bastian For some time now, Bahamians have realized that the Bahamian economy of old has not been working for them. Under the weight of increased competition, falling customer service and operating standards, and international regulations, our top two industries—tourism and financial services—do not produce the kind of economic benefit they did in the […]

By Sebas Bastian For some time now, Bahamians have realized that the Bahamian economy of old has not been working... read more »

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LocalNovember 30, 2020 at 3:43 am Eyewitness News

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Greenpeace lends support to oil drilling protest

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Crew members aboard global environmental organization Greenpeace’s iconic Rainbow Warrior recently lent their support to anti-oil drilling efforts in The Bahamas. The crew members held up a large sign in front of the Stena Ice Max drillship before it left port from the Canary Islands on Tuesday. Bahamas Petroleum Company is using […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Crew members aboard global environmental organization Greenpeace’s iconic Rainbow Warrior recently lent their support to anti-oil drilling... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 3:43 am | Eyewitness News

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Carnival Corporation conducts routine embarkation offshore Nassau Harbour this weekend

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Carnival Corporation completed a routine embarkation of some 160 crew members onto 13 of their vessels offshore Nassau Harbour on Saturday. According to the Ministry of Transport, every aspect of this operation was carefully planned to assure safety and health safety. The operation was reviewed and approved in accordance with the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Carnival Corporation completed a routine embarkation of some 160 crew members onto 13 of their vessels... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 3:31 am | Eyewitness News

SportsNovember 30, 2020 at 3:20 am Eyewitness News

Sports

SSL Finals promises a return for 2021

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Star Sailors League (SSL) Finals, held each December in the waters of Montagu Bay in The Bahamas, might be off for 2020, but international sailing is still alive, with a number of events ongoing and with sailors still gaining experience and staying in race condition. In the Gold Cup, over the course of two […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Star Sailors League (SSL) Finals, held each December in the waters of Montagu Bay in The Bahamas,... read more »

November 30, 2020 at 3:20 am | Eyewitness News

VideosNovember 29, 2020 at 7:46 pm Eyewitness News

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GYM OWNER SAYS THEY CAN SAFELY REOPEN

November 29, 2020 at 7:46 pm | Eyewitness News