PM Minnis expected to make address today; MOH to hold press conference next week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding an overwhelming number of coronavirus hospitalizations, an analysis of the confirmed cases since August and September shows the beginning of a downward trend. A Ministry of Health statement read: “Analysis of COVID-19 data by the Ministry of Health […]
PM Minnis expected to make address today; MOH to hold press conference next week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding an overwhelming... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The pace of vaccinations in The Bahamas appears to have slowed as first-dose coverage reaches just over 27 percent of the population. The government and health authorities continue to encourage vaccine uptake, attributing its “aggressive vaccination campaign” to the beginning of a downward trend in coronavirus cases in the last four weeks. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The pace of vaccinations in The Bahamas appears to have slowed as first-dose coverage reaches just over... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 25-year sentence of a man convicted of armed robbery in 2018, noting that “none of the grounds advanced by the intended appellant has any realistic prospect of success”. Court of Appeal Justices Jon Isaacs, Maureen Crane-Scott and Milton Evans ruled on the matter. In September […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 25-year sentence of a man convicted of armed robbery in... read more »
Only three of nine people critically ill with COVID-19 under the hospital tent survived “I knew, as a nurse, that I was dying” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Under a hospital tent and lying in a bed with over 60 liters of oxygen being pumped into her lungs as she struggled to breathe, Accident and Emergency Nurse […]
Only three of nine people critically ill with COVID-19 under the hospital tent survived “I knew, as a nurse, that... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that while the Free National Movement (FNM) is committed to rebuilding Abaco over the “long term” and has plans to promote its economy and residents, a vote for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would see the island ignored, and “corruption and scandal” resume on day […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that while the Free National Movement (FNM) is committed to... read more »
Rolle says move not political, but about Bahamians’ future “We are committed to you” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of the Public Service and National Insurance Brensil Rolle yesterday announced that 85 workers in the Ministry of Public Service and National Insurance have become permanent and pensionable, with letters of employment readied. “Every single day for the […]
Rolle says move not political, but about Bahamians’ future “We are committed to you” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of the Public... read more »
Forbes says data should be convincing argument to become vaccinated and keep up public health measures NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The latest data on coronavirus patients in the last month shows that the overwhelming majority of patients being hospitalized and dying continues to be unvaccinated individuals. However, there were at least three cases of fully vaccinated […]
Forbes says data should be convincing argument to become vaccinated and keep up public health measures NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While health officials were unable to say whether the recent election activities and advance poll will result in an increase in cases of the coronavirus, Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Dr Nikkiah Forbes indicated that any events where public health measures are not rigidly followed could result in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While health officials were unable to say whether the recent election activities and advance poll will result... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells said yesterday greater adherence to health protocols, as opposed to strengthening them, is needed at this time. This notwithstanding the emergence of the coronavirus variant “mu” in the Caribbean and the delta strain being confirmed as the predominant variant in The Bahamas. The delta variant is the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells said yesterday greater adherence to health protocols, as opposed to strengthening them,... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday accused the Free National Movement (FNM) of suppressing votes as the country heads into a general election, asserting that “a lot of Bahamians who want to vote aren’t going to be able to.” “Everywhere I go, and it doesn’t matter where — if […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday accused the Free National Movement (FNM) of suppressing... read more »
Non-COVID-positive patients requiring healthcare “at risk of not being able to access lifesaving care” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The more contagious and potentially deadly delta COVID-19 variant is the predominant variant in The Bahamas, according to returned laboratory results of samples sent abroad. In a statement, the Ministry of Health said it received the results from […]
Non-COVID-positive patients requiring healthcare “at risk of not being able to access lifesaving care” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The more contagious... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie said yesterday that while he respects the health authorities and their views on the management of the coronavirus pandemic, the law has no provisions to deny registered voters the right to vote. “I don’t think any person should be disenfranchised who is willing and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie said yesterday that while he respects the health authorities... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man who appealed his conviction for firearm and drug possession will serve out the remainder of his prison term after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal, noting that the evidence presented before the trial judge supported the conviction. Kenton Ferguson will serve five years and one month from the date […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man who appealed his conviction for firearm and drug possession will serve out the remainder of... read more »
“The government is looking at this” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells said yesterday that the government has been presented with options on how people in quarantine or those infected with the coronavirus could be allowed to vote. He said that while health professionals advising the government on the pandemic recommended that people […]
“The government is looking at this” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells said yesterday that the government has... read more »
Wells says govt prepared in event of another COVID surge NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As hospitalizations surpass the highest numbers recorded since the onset of the pandemic, Minister of Health Renward Wells said yesterday that a potential downward trend is being observed. He attributed the trend to the number of people exposed since last March, the […]
Wells says govt prepared in event of another COVID surge NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As hospitalizations surpass the highest numbers recorded... read more »
“We feel there should be drive-thru allowed for persons in those situations and let people vote” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two political third parties yesterday urged the government not to disenfranchise Bahamians who have been exposed to or contracted the coronavirus from executing their constitutional right to vote. The government has yet to […]
“We feel there should be drive-thru allowed for persons in those situations and let people vote” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — NASSAU,... read more »
More than 190,000 registered ahead of general election Golden Isles has largest number of registered voters, with 7,391 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With just over a week before the general election, the voter’s register published by the Parliamentary Registration Department yesterday shows that seven constituencies have well over 6,000 registered voters. Another 12 constituencies, including three […]
More than 190,000 registered ahead of general election Golden Isles has largest number of registered voters, with 7,391 NASSAU, BAHAMAS... read more »
93% of respondents say govt’s COVID-19 management matters in their voting choice NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The continued public state of emergency and use of emergency powers to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic is largely viewed as a necessary tool to stop the spread of the virus, according to a new survey conducted by Bahamian research and […]
93% of respondents say govt’s COVID-19 management matters in their voting choice NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The continued public state of... read more »
The Bahamas expected to get swells later this week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As Larry remains a powerful hurricane in the Atlantic and meteorologists continue to track tropical developments elsewhere, The Bahamas is expected to receive strong sea swells as early as Thursday along the eastern coast of the southern Bahamas. As the Category 3 storm […]
The Bahamas expected to get swells later this week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As Larry remains a powerful hurricane in the... read more »
Another 223 COVID infections recorded on Wednesday and Thursday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas set another bleak milestone of 3,000-plus coronavirus cases in a single month, a record since the onset of the pandemic, with five days remaining in the month. The most cases recorded in a single month previously was 2,612 cases in October 2020, […]
Another 223 COVID infections recorded on Wednesday and Thursday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas set another bleak milestone of 3,000-plus coronavirus... read more »
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