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LocalNovember 25, 2020 at 3:39 am Eyewitness News

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DNA leader joins calls for DPM’s resignation

Komolafe: The Bahamas does not need another PR nightmare NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Arinthia Komolafe has added her voice to those calling for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest due to allegations of his involvement in a $30 million “bogus loan” scheme. “The DPM […]

Komolafe: The Bahamas does not need another PR nightmare NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Arinthia Komolafe has... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:39 am | Eyewitness News

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Grouper season ends next week

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources issued a reminder yesterday that the Nassau Grouper season will be closed from next Tuesday, December 1, to February 28, 2021. During the closed season, no one is permitted to “take, land, process, sell or offer for sale any fish commonly known as ‘the Nassau […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources issued a reminder yesterday that the Nassau Grouper season will... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:34 am | Eyewitness News

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Grand Bahama Children’s Home bolstered by donor group

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) is making progress in building back better after Hurricane Dorian thanks to a group of donors, the home said in a statement yesterday. “The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) has had two very busy, challenging years — beginning with rebuilding the homes that house their children, […]

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) is making progress in building back better after Hurricane Dorian thanks... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:32 am | Eyewitness News

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US donates additional equipment towards COVID fight in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) recently donated six custom-made internal partitions for mobile shelters being used to screen COVID-19 patients, said the US Embassy in Nassau in a statement released yesterday. According to the embassy, the equipment is valued at approximately $20,000 and will allow the Ministry of Health (MOH) to better […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) recently donated six custom-made internal partitions for mobile shelters being used to... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:30 am | Eyewitness News

SportsNovember 25, 2020 at 3:29 am Eyewitness News

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BPGA announces 2020 golf championship

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) will host its 2020 National Championship at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, from November 30, 2020 to December 3, 2020. All golf professionals are invited to compete in the 2020 BPGA Championship. The event will be 72-holes with a tee-off at noon on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) will host its 2020 National Championship at the Ocean Club Golf... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:29 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessNovember 25, 2020 at 3:28 am Eyewitness News

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MOTA reveals upcoming tourism initiatives

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the reopening of The Bahamas’ tourism sector gets underway, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) yesterday revealed a number of initiatives and upcoming hotel openings that travelers may take advantage of. “It’s Better in The Bahamas this winter as the country welcomes international visitors to enjoy the sun, sand and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the reopening of The Bahamas’ tourism sector gets underway, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA)... read more »

November 25, 2020 at 3:28 am | Eyewitness News

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Beyond the HeadlinesNovember 24, 2020 at 9:15 pm Eyewitness News 1

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES NOVEMBER 24 2020 PART 2

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES NOVEMBER 24 2020 PART 1

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VideosNovember 24, 2020 at 8:16 pm Eyewitness News

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NATIONAL EXAMINATION RESULTS TO BE RELEASED DEC. 1

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TOURISM MINISTER COMMENTS ON US TRAVEL ADVISORY

November 24, 2020 at 8:14 pm | Eyewitness News

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DAILY NEW INFECTIONS CONTINUE TO DROP, BUT SECOND WAVE STILL CHURNS

November 24, 2020 at 8:13 pm | Eyewitness News

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DPM: YOU KNOW MY CHARACTER

November 24, 2020 at 8:09 pm | Eyewitness News

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LocalNovember 24, 2020 at 12:02 pm Eyewitness News

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Former House Speaker Oswald Ingraham passes

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former parliamentarian Oswald Ingraham passed away at the age of 83 at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 23, an official statement from the government confirmed. Ingraham previously served as the Central and South Eleuthera MP, the speaker of the House of Assembly and as deputy to the governor general. “Mr. Ingraham […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former parliamentarian Oswald Ingraham passed away at the age of 83 at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday,... read more »

November 24, 2020 at 12:02 pm | Eyewitness News

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Level 4: US CDC warns citizens not to travel to The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government yesterday defended the measures taken to protect visitors and residents from COVID-19 after a recent health notice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned travelers to avoid all travel to the country. “The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government yesterday defended the measures taken to protect visitors and residents from COVID-19 after a recent... read more »

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CoronavirusNovember 24, 2020 at 3:44 am Eyewitness News

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29 new COVID cases

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded another 29 cases of COVID-19 on Monday, pushing total cases to 7,460. Of the new infections, there were 18 on Grand Bahama, four on Bimini and Cat Cay, three on New Providence, three on Exuma and one on Andros. Another 56 cases recovered on Monday, according to the Ministry […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded another 29 cases of COVID-19 on Monday, pushing total cases to 7,460. Of the... read more »

November 24, 2020 at 3:44 am | Eyewitness News

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Min of Social Services begins virtual training on online information system

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development yesterday began a week-long, nationwide, virtual training session for its Social Protection Management Information System (ProMIS) that will allow clients to apply online for Food, Rent, Financial, Uniform and Burial Assistance. The training session will serve as an introduction to the operation of the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development yesterday began a week-long, nationwide, virtual training session for... read more »

November 24, 2020 at 3:33 am | Eyewitness News

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MOTA appoints 14 diving, boating ambassadors

Goodwill ambassadors are influential experts expected to help promote The Bahamas to the world NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, deputy director general, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA), announced today the “historic appointments” of 14 new diving and boating ambassadors for the islands of The Bahamas. There were 10 diving ambassadors and four […]

Goodwill ambassadors are influential experts expected to help promote The Bahamas to the world NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Ellison “Tommy” Thompson,... read more »

November 24, 2020 at 3:25 am | Eyewitness News

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Limeade Bahamas provides breakfast for 400 in the Englerston community

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian-owned company Limeade and The Munroe Foundation, along with Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin, hosted Community Cares at the Montell Heights Community Centre on Mantol Street on Saturday to distribute breakfast and Limeade to residents of the area. According to a press statement by Limeade, the Englerston community is the third to benefit […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian-owned company Limeade and The Munroe Foundation, along with Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin, hosted Community Cares at... read more »

November 24, 2020 at 3:24 am | Eyewitness News

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ACS secretary-general pays virtual courtesy call on foreign affairs minister

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly appointed Secretary-General (SG) of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Rodolfo Sabonge paid a virtual courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield yesterday, at which time they discussed the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for the ACS, The Bahamas and the region, particularly as it relates to tourism and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly appointed Secretary-General (SG) of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Rodolfo Sabonge paid a virtual courtesy... read more »

November 24, 2020 at 3:24 am | Eyewitness News