Director: “Comprehensive review and assessment” underway, with “absolute priority” on safety matters NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 50 aviation safety recommendations made by the Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) to the Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) of The Bahamas and Ministry of Tourism and Aviation dating back to 2017 remain open and unresolved, according to an […]
Director: “Comprehensive review and assessment” underway, with “absolute priority” on safety matters NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 50 aviation safety... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As part of its growing bilateral relations, The Bahamas will be among the beneficiaries of China’s COVID-19 vaccine when approved for general use, according to Counselor at the Chinese Embassy Haigang Yin. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Yin said China has provided The Bahamas with five separate donations of medical supplies, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As part of its growing bilateral relations, The Bahamas will be among the beneficiaries of China’s COVID-19... read more »
MOH unable to produce COVID-dashboard for Sunday due to circumstances “beyond its control” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded 139 cases of COVID-19 between Friday and Saturday, and four new deaths, with 132 new cases in New Providence, three in Grand Bahama, one in Abaco, one in Exuma and two cases with locations pending Health […]
MOH unable to produce COVID-dashboard for Sunday due to circumstances “beyond its control” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded 139... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While The Bahamas faces the immediate imposition of blacklisting by the European Union, Attorney General Carl Bethel said the government, based on its level of financial compliance, has already applied for a re-rating that would result in delisting. The blacklisting was announced in May 2020, but was delayed to October 1. The […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While The Bahamas faces the immediate imposition of blacklisting by the European Union, Attorney General Carl Bethel... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) announced today it will defer the implementation of its storm recovery and stabilization charge on electricity to January 1, 2021. The authority underscored the “unprecedented times” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The charge, which will allow the utility company to recoup costs associated with Hurricane Dorian, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) announced today it will defer the implementation of its storm recovery... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said recovered cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas continue to have suffer debilitating health issues, some of which could last for “many years or a lifetime” as he warned that the full impact of the virus remains unclear. The prime minister made the statement during debate […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said recovered cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas continue to have... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell confirmed yesterday all PLP senators have tested negative for the coronavirus following a confirmed case of a House of Assembly staffer last week Tuesday. When contacted, Mitchell confirmed following testing “all PLP senators are COVID free”. It was confirmed last week Tuesday that a House […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell confirmed yesterday all PLP senators have tested negative for the... read more »
COVID-19 is not a “political issue”, but a “life lesson issue”, says Hall-Watson NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senate President Dr Mildred Hall-Watson today announced she had received notice from a senator about “health needed by one of our members” and advised colleagues in the Upper Chamber to do whatever their hearts told them to, as “today […]
COVID-19 is not a “political issue”, but a “life lesson issue”, says Hall-Watson NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senate President Dr Mildred... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said it is possible for The Bahamas to face a third wave of COVID-19 infections, but it has the right “ammunition” to prevent that. The prime minister stressed the best defense against the coronavirus is wearing a mask. He made the statement during debate on a […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said it is possible for The Bahamas to face a third... read more »
Former health minister says testing insufficient to justify full reopening NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Underscoring the country’s coronavirus cases and deaths per capita, former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said notwithstanding the hard work and noble efforts, the nation is “not winning this battle” against COVID-19. The Bahamas ranks 36 out of 215 countries and […]
Former health minister says testing insufficient to justify full reopening NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Underscoring the country’s coronavirus cases and deaths... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A state of emergency in The Bahamas will be extended to October 31. Parliament passed a resolution to extend the measure in the House of Assembly yesterday. While opposition members, including Centreville MP Reece Chipman, an independent, voted against the extension, governing members carried the vote. Former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A state of emergency in The Bahamas will be extended to October 31. Parliament passed a resolution to... read more »
•Speaker to PLP MP: “It is not your role” •Johnson tells Cooper: “I represent myself, my family and my ‘ma” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A bitter row erupted in the House of Assembly over the financial prospects of the nation and its risk of being downgraded. Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry Elsworth Johnson and […]
•Speaker to PLP MP: “It is not your role” •Johnson tells Cooper: “I represent myself, my family and my ‘ma”... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Labour John Pinder said he plans to recommend to the government that major hotels in the country consider allowing groups of workers to reside on-property to defray concerns of guests seeking to vacation in place next month. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Pinder said he believes the measure, which […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Labour John Pinder said he plans to recommend to the government that major hotels in... read more »
Eleven islands to resume commercial and social activities NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced the resumption of commercial and social activities on 11 more islands, excluding New Providence. Among relaxed measures include: the allowance of weddings and funerals to be held in religious institutions, as well as the resumptions of approved […]
Eleven islands to resume commercial and social activities NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced the resumption... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian student in Houston, Texas was shot and died in hospital last week Friday, while a Bahamian woman residing in Canada was killed in a train collision just over two weeks ago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed yesterday. Kani Rahming, a resident of Lazy Hollow, exited his apartment around 10 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian student in Houston, Texas was shot and died in hospital last week Friday, while a... read more »
Forty-nine new infections recorded Monday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two more deaths in The Bahamas were attributed to the coronavirus yesterday, and a third was recorded as non-COVID-related, according to health officials. A 59-year-old man of New Providence became the latest victim of the virus on Monday. The Ministry of Health said an investigation into the […]
Forty-nine new infections recorded Monday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two more deaths in The Bahamas were attributed to the coronavirus yesterday,... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Residents in numerous communities of New Providence were left powerless for hours yesterday as “inclement weather” affected Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) grid. The power company has reported a series of sporadic outages in recent weeks, including an island-wide outage on September 11. Just after 9am yesterday, BPL advised customers in Caves Village, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Residents in numerous communities of New Providence were left powerless for hours yesterday as “inclement weather” affected Bahamas... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal yesterday upheld Dyon Henry’s conviction of murder, ruling that the appeal had no “real prospects of success”. The intended appellant was convicted of murdering Robert McIntosh in a drive-by shooting in Nassau Village on August 31, 2013. In his interview with police, Henry told officers he was the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal yesterday upheld Dyon Henry’s conviction of murder, ruling that the appeal had no... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central and South Abaco MP James Albury said he hopes the Constituencies Commission looks beyond the population size of storm-ravaged islands such as Abaco and can “respect the traditional layout of the Family Islands”. He told Eyewitness News it would be “impossible” for one person to adequately represent Abaco for example, which […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central and South Abaco MP James Albury said he hopes the Constituencies Commission looks beyond the population... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For the second time in just over a week, the Road Traffic Department headquarters at the Thomas A Robinson National stadium closed early today due to inclement weather and power-related issues. Driver’s licenses are also printed at the stadium and acts as a central collection point. However, residents were turned away around 1pm […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For the second time in just over a week, the Road Traffic Department headquarters at the Thomas... read more »
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