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Glass Window Bridge in Eleuthera closes

Authorities warn of strong sea surge on island ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS – As strong sea surge begin to impact the island of Eleuthera, authorities have closed the Glass Window Bridge and urged residents and motorists to stay clear of the area. “Officials on the island of Eleuthera wish to inform motorists and other road users that […]

Authorities warn of strong sea surge on island ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS – As strong sea surge begin to impact the island... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Royston Jones Jr.

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Tropical Storm Jerry to strengthen into hurricane

Storm expected to bring thunderstorms, swells to southeast Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Storm Jerry, the tenth named storm of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, formed today and is anticipated to strengthen into a hurricane by the end of the week as it makes its way toward The Bahamas, according to the National Hurricane Center. […]

Storm expected to bring thunderstorms, swells to southeast Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Storm Jerry, the tenth named storm of... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Royston Jones Jr.

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Bahamas feeding network plates meals to Hurricane Dorian evacuees

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It was not the usual Thursday or Sunday distribution, instead it was on a Monday and Wednesday when volunteers from the Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) loaded up their vans and transported piping hot meals to the Ranfurly Homes for Children and the Fox Hill Community Center respectively. They were answering the call […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It was not the usual Thursday or Sunday distribution, instead it was on a Monday and Wednesday... read more »

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BROGDON: THE WORK OF HEADKNOWLES WILL CONTINUE

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SportsSeptember 18, 2019 Randy Smith

Sports

Jones, Sun take 1-0 lead over L.A. Sparks

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun took a 1-0 lead in their Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semifinal series against the Los Angeles Sparks, picking up an 84-75 win on Tuesday night. Jones had 16 points, seven points and two assists in the win. Alyssa Thomas led the way for the Sun with 22 points […]

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun took a 1-0 lead in their Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semifinal series against... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Randy Smith

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SANDS: SOME OF THE DEAD MAY NEVER BE FOUND

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A State Of Emergency: Ignore At Your Own Risk

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By Rogan Smith I don’t know about you, but I love horror movies. Absolutely love ‘em. The thing about horror... read more »

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LocalSeptember 18, 2019 Royston Jones Jr.

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Deacon still holding up hope for missing parishioners

Duncombe: prepared for the worst, but praying for the best FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Deacon Donald Duncombe, 58, struggled to hold back tears as he expressed hope that three of his parishioners, still missing since Hurricane Dorian laid waste to parts of Grand Bahama and Abaco, would be found. “We were helping some parishioners who […]

Duncombe: prepared for the worst, but praying for the best FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Deacon Donald Duncombe, 58, struggled to... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessSeptember 18, 2019 Natario McKenzie

Business

Lost revenue from Dorian an estimated $200 million

DPM: Impacted Abaco and Grand Bahama represent 15-20 per cent of GDP NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government is estimating that it could lose around $200 million in revenue as a result of Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the economies of Abaco and Grand Bahama, according to Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest. The deputy prime minister, who was […]

DPM: Impacted Abaco and Grand Bahama represent 15-20 per cent of GDP NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government is estimating that it... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Natario McKenzie

LocalSeptember 18, 2019 Royston Jones Jr.

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Searching for a way out

Droves of residents seek to leave GB, others resolved to stay FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Traumatized, exhausted and with nowhere to go after being displaced by Hurricane Dorian, which pummeled Abaco and Grand Bahama two weeks ago, droves of Grand Bahamians were trying to find a way to leave the island and the devastation dealt […]

Droves of residents seek to leave GB, others resolved to stay FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Traumatized, exhausted and with nowhere... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalSeptember 18, 2019 Matthew Moxey

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Six Abaco storm evacuees gain employment at Club Med

Storm survivors grateful for the opportunity to rebuild their lives NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Six evacuees from Abaco who were being sheltered at Pilgrim Baptist Church were relocated to San Salvador earlier yesterday and provided a one-year employment contract at Club Med Resort, inclusive of room and board. Eyewitness News Online spoke to some of the […]

Storm survivors grateful for the opportunity to rebuild their lives NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Six evacuees from Abaco who were being... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Matthew Moxey

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Business

DPM: $800 lump sum payment to civil servants on hold

No lack of desire to pay, says minister NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is still considering paying an $800 lump sum to civil servants which was agreed prior to Hurricane Dorian impacting the northwest Bahamas, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest, who said the payment is currently on hold. Speaking to […]

No lack of desire to pay, says minister NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is still considering paying an $800 lump sum... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Natario McKenzie

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Aliv announces launch of Bahamian charity aggregator, Aliv Together

Platform will provide single access point for listing of local registered charities and NPOs NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Aliv has announced the launch of its Bahamian charity ‘aggregator’ ‘Aliv Together’, which will provide a single access point for those interested in donating to registered charities and non-profit organizations (NPOs) in The Bahamas. The website and application […]

Platform will provide single access point for listing of local registered charities and NPOs NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Aliv has announced... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Natario McKenzie

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Debris management plan being formulated for Abaco and Grand Bahama

Debris removal likely to cost “tens of millions of dollars” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Environment and Housing is in the process of formulating a debris management plan for hurricane ravaged Abaco and Grand Bahama, according to Environment Minister Romauld Ferreria, who noted that the cost of the exercise would likely be in the […]

Debris removal likely to cost “tens of millions of dollars” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Environment and Housing is... read more »

September 18, 2019 | Natario McKenzie

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12 MURDERS IN 11 DAYS

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EYEWITNESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 17 2019

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SportsSeptember 17, 2019 Randy Smith

Sports

BAAA bemoans lack of govt. funding for IAAF World Champs

World championships to take place in Doho, Qatar on Sept 27-Oct 6 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2019 International Association of Athletic Federation’s (IAAF) World Championships, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) is still unsure whether or not it has the finances to field […]

World championships to take place in Doho, Qatar on Sept 27-Oct 6 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With less than two weeks... read more »

September 17, 2019 | Randy Smith

BusinessSeptember 17, 2019 Natario McKenzie

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Environment minister: Building codes must be revisited

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Cabinet minister has stressed that The Bahamas’ building code must be revisited and homes designed to sustain the impact of stronger storms. Environment and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira said today ahead of a Cabinet meeting that the results and data is clear: “the the planet is getting hotter and climate change is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Cabinet minister has stressed that The Bahamas’ building code must be revisited and homes designed to... read more »

September 17, 2019 | Natario McKenzie