“If you’re found with dope, you ‘gone get’ lock up,” says Rolle NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle said yesterday he does not believe possession of marijuana will be made legal in The Bahamas next year, despite recommendations from two government-appointed bodies to decriminalize possession of small quantities of the substance for personal use. […]
“If you’re found with dope, you ‘gone get’ lock up,” says Rolle NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of National Security confirmed yesterday that two staffers tested positive for COVID-19 in late September and early October respectively. According to a statement, the first case reported sick on September 11 and was sent home. The employee was tested on September 14. The Ministry of Health confirmed the staffer as […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of National Security confirmed yesterday that two staffers tested positive for COVID-19 in late September... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded 133 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the Ministry of Health confirmed yesterday. Of the new cases, there were 109 in New Providence, 19 in Grand Bahama, two in Abaco, two in the Berry Islands, and one in Eleuthera. A breakdown of the new infections by sex, showed that 85 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded 133 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the Ministry of Health confirmed yesterday. Of the... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A total of 218 police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 since its outbreak in mid-March. Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle said yesterday that up to 20 officers remain in quarantine as a result of potential exposures. “You know the number changes, but when I did the assessment on Monday, we had […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A total of 218 police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 since its outbreak in mid-March. Commissioner... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Shavon Ferguson, a resident of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, who has had to quarantine following a close exposure with a COVID-19 case, has been without water for five days. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Ferguson said she has been forced to cook with fresh water her husband purchases from a local supplier, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Shavon Ferguson, a resident of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, who has had to quarantine following a close exposure... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Immigration Clarence Russell indicated yesterday that no one applied to the department following Hurricane Dorian to have their government-issued documents such as work visas replaced. Following the catastrophic storm in September 2019, Parliament passed legislation to exempt eligible people from storm impacted areas from paying fees to replace government-issued documents […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Immigration Clarence Russell indicated yesterday that no one applied to the department following Hurricane Dorian... read more »
No outbreak at the detention center, procedures so far “foolproof” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While a “significant” number of immigration officers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, all have recovered, according to Director of Immigration Clarence Russel. During the Ministries of Financial Services, Trade and Industry, and Immigration report to the nation, Russell said 70 […]
No outbreak at the detention center, procedures so far “foolproof” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While a “significant” number of immigration officers... read more »
Govt. pledges crackdown on Bahamians harboring irregular migrants NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With fewer than three months remaining in the year, the Department of Immigration has observed a drop in illegal landings and repatriations this year compared to 2019, according to the department’s direction, Clarence Russell. In 2019, the department deported 2,290 individuals and detained 2,664 […]
Govt. pledges crackdown on Bahamians harboring irregular migrants NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With fewer than three months remaining in the year,... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Anne’s MP Brent Symonette said while he has nothing to do with his nephew’s proposal for mining in North Andros, he believes some of the public furor to the proposed project stems from a continued “demonization” of the Symonette family. Bahamas Materials Company Limited is headed by Cameron Symonette, the Symonette […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Anne’s MP Brent Symonette said while he has nothing to do with his nephew’s proposal for... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Economic Recovery Committee has recommended the government legalize the cannabis industry in The Bahamas with strict controls that would allow production, consumption, and exportation of the plant. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis tabled the committee’s executive summary in Parliament on Wednesday. The committee noted there is the widespread use of marijuana […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Economic Recovery Committee has recommended the government legalize the cannabis industry in The Bahamas with strict... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An audit of the consulate general of The Bahamas in Miami found a lack of oversight of the payroll process, and an “abuse” of the educational allowance, which allowed two officers to receive over $167,000. The audit was performed for the period July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2018. When contacted, Consul General […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An audit of the consulate general of The Bahamas in Miami found a lack of oversight of... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie yesterday provided the government with an ultimatum to address long-standing concerns over conditions at his office building. “I note that the during, first of all, the contribution of the member for Killarney, that the member for Killarney made a reference to the temporary relocation […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie yesterday provided the government with an ultimatum to address... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education will provide an electronic device to every student in the public school system in The Bahamas this year, Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd announced today. Addressing Parliament, Lloyd said no one student will be left behind. “Mr Speaker it is the intention of the Ministry of Education to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education will provide an electronic device to every student in the public school system... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government intends to extend the public state of emergency to November 30. Addressing the House of Assembly this morning, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the resolution will be tabled at the next sitting. The state of emergency was set to expire at the end of October. A state of emergency was […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government intends to extend the public state of emergency to November 30. Addressing the House of Assembly... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government will provide $250 million in financing to small Bahamian businesses over the next five years. The prime minister provided a snapshot of the Economic Recovery Committee’s summary report in the House of Assembly this morning. The committee was charged to make policy recommendations for […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government will provide $250 million in financing to small Bahamian... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “come clean” to the Bahamian people on the arrangement for Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen to lead The Bahamas’ border control while residing outside of the country. “It truly does not make sense,” Davis told Eyewitness […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “come clean” to... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Annes MP Brent Symonette said yesterday that he believes an extension of the public state of emergency is necessary to facilitate restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, Symonette maintained the administration of the emergency orders could be made more palatable to the Bahamian people. While it remains to be […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Annes MP Brent Symonette said yesterday that he believes an extension of the public state of... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Insisting the existing political parties have failed the electorate, Bahamas Democratic Movement (BPM) Leader Cassius Stuart said the party has a 40-year vision for the Bahamian people that will bring “happiness back” to the country. When asked how the BDM differs from the existing political parties, Stuart said the philosophical principles are […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Insisting the existing political parties have failed the electorate, Bahamas Democratic Movement (BPM) Leader Cassius Stuart said... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After a first week marked by challenges, scores of parents and teachers claimed they were unable to log in to the government’s virtual learning program yesterday for the second week of virtual school. Eyewitness News was inundated with screenshots of a ‘504 error’ message when some students and teachers attempted to log […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After a first week marked by challenges, scores of parents and teachers claimed they were unable to... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has turned the corner, according to Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister, who heralded the power provider’s performance over the summer and what he said was a complete absence of load shedding. “This is the first time in at least two decades we’ve had no load shedding […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has turned the corner, according to Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister,... read more »
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