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LocalFebruary 16, 2020 at 9:45 am Eyewitness News

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Man arrested after body found with stab wounds

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police have one man in custody after they discovered the body of another man with multiple stab wounds early Sunday morning. Superintendent Shanta Knowles said the deceased was discovered at Ross Corner off East Street shortly after 2am. The victim could not be revived by paramedics, and was pronounced dead at the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police have one man in custody after they discovered the body of another man with multiple stab... read more »

February 16, 2020 at 9:45 am | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 16, 2020 at 9:33 am Eyewitness News

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Atlantis jewelry store hit by armed robbery

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Two men held up a jewelry store inside the Atlantis resort and stole an assortment of Rolex watches on Saturday. Superintendent Shanta Knowles said the incident took place shortly before 11pm, when two of them men entered the store and one of them produced a firearm. A representative from Atlantis confirmed that […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Two men held up a jewelry store inside the Atlantis resort and stole an assortment of Rolex... read more »

February 16, 2020 at 9:33 am | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 15, 2020 at 12:10 pm Eyewitness News

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Caribbean creative Lanthro Munroe lands editorial position at Tyler Perry Studios

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Bahamian native Lanthro Munroe is now settling into his new position in the editorial department at Tyler Perry Studios. The move is a dream come true for Munroe, who will see his name among the credits in Tyler Perry’s shows currently airing on BET such as ‘Sistas’ as well as ‘The Oval’ […]

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Bahamian native Lanthro Munroe is now settling into his new position in the editorial department at Tyler... read more »

February 15, 2020 at 12:10 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 15, 2020 at 12:08 pm Sloan Smith 2

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Public school teacher fights off classroom intruder

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A teacher at S.C. McPherson Junior High School had to fight off an intruder who entered her classroom, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson. Wilson confirmed the incident took place around 1pm on Thursday. “He did not sexually assault her, but he did make physical contact with her and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A teacher at S.C. McPherson Junior High School had to fight off an intruder who entered her... read more »

February 15, 2020 at 12:08 pm | Sloan Smith | 2

LocalFebruary 15, 2020 at 12:06 pm Sloan Smith

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GB hospital to reopen by the end of March

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Rand Memorial Hospital on Grand Bahama is expected be ready for move-in by the end of next month, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said yesterday. When Hurricane Dorian barreled its way through Grand Bahama and Abaco in early September, the monstrous Category 5 storm debilitated the government’s ability to deliver […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Rand Memorial Hospital on Grand Bahama is expected be ready for move-in by the end of... read more »

February 15, 2020 at 12:06 pm | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 15, 2020 at 12:02 pm Sloan Smith

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‘Get rid of shantytowns’, Works minister calls for end to complacency

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As he reviewed the ongoing clean up work on Abaco, Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister yesterday underscored the country must not allow shantytown communities to remain in existence. The Mudd and neighboring Pigeon Peas, located in Marsh Harbour, were decimated by Hurricane Dorian’s passage in early September. The government has contracted […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As he reviewed the ongoing clean up work on Abaco, Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister yesterday... read more »

February 15, 2020 at 12:02 pm | Sloan Smith

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LocalFebruary 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm Eyewitness News

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Foul play suspected after man found dead in GB home

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The lifeless body of a missing man was found in his Lewis Yard home on Friday. Assistant Superintendent Terecita Pinder said the man was found by officers from the Central Detective Unite shortly after 6pm. The body was pronounced dead a short time later by doctor at the Rand Memorial Hospital. He […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The lifeless body of a missing man was found in his Lewis Yard home on Friday. Assistant... read more »

February 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 10:30 am Sloan Smith 1

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Rights Bahamas chairperson receives absolute discharge

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Rights Bahamas Chairperson Mona Agenor yesterday received an absolute discharge from a Magistrate’s Court judge, despite being found guilty of all charges against her regarding an encounter with immigration and police officers at her Bedrock Road home in July last year. Agenor was charged with one count of disorderly behavior, two counts […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Rights Bahamas Chairperson Mona Agenor yesterday received an absolute discharge from a Magistrate’s Court judge, despite being... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 10:30 am | Sloan Smith | 1

BusinessFebruary 14, 2020 at 10:20 am Natario McKenzie

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South Abaco developer to establish $7 mil. fund for Bahamian entrepreneurs

SANDY POINT, ABACO – Tyrsoz Family Holdings, the developer behind the $300 million South Abaco resort and marina project has agreed to make available $7 million via a business development fund exclusively for Bahamian entrepreneurs seeking to establish businesses in the project, it was revealed yesterday. Speaking at the signing of the heads of agreement yesterday, […]

SANDY POINT, ABACO – Tyrsoz Family Holdings, the developer behind the $300 million South Abaco resort and marina project has agreed... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 10:20 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 6:07 am Eyewitness News

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Nygard accused of raping more than 10 young women in Bahamas sex-trafficking scheme

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been accused of using his wealth and political influence in The Bahamas to lure, rape and sodomize more than 10 women, most of whom were underage guests at his infamous Nygard Cay “pamper parties”. A Federal class action lawsuit filed in a Manhattan Court yesterday, details allegations […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been accused of using his wealth and political influence in The Bahamas... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 6:07 am | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:49 am Royston Jones Jr.

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BOLD STATEMENT: PM predicts six percent unemployment by 2021

SANDY POINT, ABACO — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday predicted that unemployment will drop to less than six percent by 2021 due to upcoming projects his administration has in the pipeline. “With what we see on the ground in both Abaco and Grand Bahama, and what is happening in terms of rebuilding, I think […]

SANDY POINT, ABACO — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday predicted that unemployment will drop to less than six percent... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:49 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:48 am Sloan Smith

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Education minister says security issues not a concern after top cop reassigned

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Leamond Deleveaux is the third senior police officer to seek legal consultation surrounding his reassignment to another ministry after returning from forced vacation leave. Effective yesterday, Deleveaux has been deployed on a special assignment to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to assist with “overall security […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Leamond Deleveaux is the third senior police officer to seek legal consultation... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:48 am | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:47 am Royston Jones Jr.

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E-coli contamination sourced to shantytown in Andros

SAN ANDROS, ANDROS — The discovery of E. coli contamination in the water table in Mastic Point, Andros, has been sourced to unsanitary practices in a growing shantytown in the area, according to local government officials. In an interview with Eyewitness News Online, DaQuin Scott, chief councilor for the North Andros District, said: “The main […]

SAN ANDROS, ANDROS — The discovery of E. coli contamination in the water table in Mastic Point, Andros, has been... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:47 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:46 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Judge rejects Ontario Securities Commission bid to enforce $20 million sanction

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A Supreme Court judge has rejected a bid by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to enforce a $20 million sanction against a Bahamian resident, ruling that it was a government penalty and not enforceable in this jurisdiction. In judgment issued on Wednesday, Justice Ian Winder rejected OSC’s bid to enforce in The […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A Supreme Court judge has rejected a bid by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to enforce a... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:46 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:45 am Royston Jones Jr.

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PM: We will get handle on increased armed robberies

Minnis says his constituency of Killarney affected by increase incidents SANDY POINT, ABACO — Acknowledging the recent increase in armed robberies and home invasions, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday declared that the government will “get a handle of it and we will control it”. Minnis was responding to questions from reporters on the recent […]

Minnis says his constituency of Killarney affected by increase incidents SANDY POINT, ABACO — Acknowledging the recent increase in armed... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:45 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:44 am Sloan Smith

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Chinese embassy in Bahamas assures coronavirus situation under control

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Officials of the Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas yesterday sought to allay the fears of Bahamians over the growing pandemic of a novel coronavirus which started in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization (WHO has declared the outbreak “a public health emergency of international concern”, and declared the official name for the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Officials of the Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas yesterday sought to allay the fears of Bahamians over... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:44 am | Sloan Smith

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LocalFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:42 am Eyewitness News

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Potential delays ahead as LPIA airside pavement works begin

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) will resume its program of upgrading the old surfaces on the airside at Lynden Pindling International Airport. In a press statement yesterday, the operator noted works will begin with pavement reconstruction on a portion of Taxiway Hotel Taxiway Hotel. This section is a main access point on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) will resume its program of upgrading the old surfaces on the airside... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:42 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessFebruary 14, 2020 at 3:39 am Natario McKenzie

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Sands dismisses CCA’s call over China travel ban

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A former Bar Contractors Association (BCA) president dismissed claims by The Pointe’s developer, China Construction America that the government’s ban on travelers from China due to the delay coronavirus could impact the project’s completion timeline, warning the government not to put pubic health at risk. Leonard Sands, an outspoken critic of the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A former Bar Contractors Association (BCA) president dismissed claims by The Pointe’s developer, China Construction America that... read more »

February 14, 2020 at 3:39 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 13, 2020 at 12:46 pm Eyewitness News

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Sandals Foundation and partners aid displaced special needs children

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Over 200 children, parents and a host of sponsors came out recently to support special needs children displaced by the September 2019 Hurricane Dorian. The event which was held at Windsor High School by Albany last Friday, also saw scores of Sandals Foundation ambassadors from Sandals Royal Bahamian participating in what was a […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Over 200 children, parents and a host of sponsors came out recently to support special needs children displaced... read more »

February 13, 2020 at 12:46 pm | Eyewitness News

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Third senior cop deployed to government ministry

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Leamond Deleveaux has been deployed on a special assignment to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Eyewitness News can confirm. Deleveaux is the third top cop to be reassigned to assist with “overall security concerns” in other ministries after returning from forced vacation leave. His letter, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Leamond Deleveaux has been deployed on a special assignment to the Ministry... read more »

February 13, 2020 at 11:17 am | Eyewitness News