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LocalJanuary 27, 2021 at 12:25 pm Sloan Smith

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MP’s brother-in-law charged with assault and threats of death against him

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Alexander Williamson, the brother-in-law of Central and South Eleuthera MP Hank Johnson, was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court today in connection to an altercation involving the MP and his “female friend” on January 16. At the time of his arrest, Williamson was granted $1,500 police bail. He appeared before Senior Magistrate Carolyn […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Alexander Williamson, the brother-in-law of Central and South Eleuthera MP Hank Johnson, was arraigned in the Magistrate’s... read more »

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AG defends extension of state of emergency

Bethel: Only a little more ways to go before the start of mass vaccination NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Carl Bethel yesterday defended the government’s decision to seek an extension of the state of emergency and emergency order until May 23, pointing to the onslaught of COVID-19 variants worldwide. On Monday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert […]

Bethel: Only a little more ways to go before the start of mass vaccination NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Carl... read more »

January 27, 2021 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith

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Dames: More than enough time to register 20,000 voters by next general election

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that he has received no reports of people having challenges with being able to register to vote. Dames was responding to claims by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis that new voters and people seeking transfer of addresses have been having challenges […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that he has received no reports of people having... read more »

January 27, 2021 at 3:56 am | Sloan Smith

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BPC Perseverance Well #1 established as safety zone from ships and planes

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has tabled new regulations to the Petroleum Act, 2016, that establishes the area around the Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) exploratory oil well near Andros a safety zone and a prohibited area. The Petroleum (Operation of Facilities) (Safety Zone)(Regulations), 2020, which was made on December 24, 2020, establishes a safety zone […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has tabled new regulations to the Petroleum Act, 2016, that establishes the area around the... read more »

January 27, 2021 at 3:48 am | Sloan Smith

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Govt optimistic about employment in tourism sector

Atlantis optimistic Spring Break will spur reopening of Royal Towers by end of February NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes said yesterday he is “very optimistic” about the employment situation in The Bahamas, “especially the touristic sector”. Foulkes was responding to concerns about Atlantis’ latest announcement that it will temporarily furlough some of […]

Atlantis optimistic Spring Break will spur reopening of Royal Towers by end of February NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Labour... read more »

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PM Minnis urges Bahamians to remain vigilant

Govt intends to extend state of emergency until May 23 Minnis: We can see light at the end of the tunnel NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government intends to extend the public state of emergency and emergency orders for another four months, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced in Parliament yesterday. The prime minister gave notice […]

Govt intends to extend state of emergency until May 23 Minnis: We can see light at the end of the... read more »

January 26, 2021 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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Should The Bahamas independently review any vaccine approved by PAHO for wide distribution?

Yes (72%)
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LocalJanuary 26, 2021 at 3:56 am Sloan Smith

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Davis urges govt to address voter registration concerns

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on the government to address pressing concerns of people who have been unable to register to vote. Davis raised the matter during an address in Parliament, indicating that he wrote a letter to both Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and National Security […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on the government to address pressing concerns... read more »

January 26, 2021 at 3:56 am | Sloan Smith

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Natural resources committee visits Andros

25 different resources in the country, including oil and aragonite, identified to be reviewed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Parliament Select Committee on Natural Resources toured multiple sites on Andros last week as a part of its review and reporting on the natural resources in the country and their value. Chairman of the committee, Golden Gates […]

25 different resources in the country, including oil and aragonite, identified to be reviewed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Parliament Select... read more »

January 25, 2021 at 4:52 pm | Sloan Smith

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Global Tourism Crisis Committee recommends vaccine passports for resumption of international travel

NASSAU, BAHAMAS —The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has underscored the need for vaccine passports in order to jumpstart international tourism amidst the ongoing global pandemic. The committee met in Madrid last week during the 113th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council to advance solid plans to restart tourism. The meeting […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS —The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has underscored the need for vaccine passports in order to jumpstart international tourism... read more »

January 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm | Sloan Smith

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Former Brexit MEP Robert Rowland dies in diving accident in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Brexit Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Robert Rowland, a father of four, has died in a diving accident near his Bahamas-based home. He was 54. In a statement announcing his death, British politician Nigel Farage paid tribute to Rowland as a “larger-than-life character”. “It is with great sadness that I […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Brexit Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Robert Rowland, a father of four, has died in... read more »

January 25, 2021 at 12:49 pm | Sloan Smith

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Police probing alleged Children’s Emergency Hostel abuse video

Four women relieved of duties pending an investigation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have launched an investigation into a video circulated on social media last week, showing several women allegedly at the Children’s Emergency Hostel appearing to verbally scold a group of little boys before beating them. During a press conference yesterday, Social Services Minister Frankie […]

Four women relieved of duties pending an investigation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have launched an investigation into a video circulated... read more »

January 25, 2021 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith

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Health experts remain cautious despite low COVID numbers

The Bahamas ranked 22 among global countries beating COVID-19 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Although The Bahamas has flattened the curve in its second wave of coronavirus cases, the country remains at risk of a third wave, according to Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Dr Nikkiah Forbes. In an interview with Eyewitness News, […]

The Bahamas ranked 22 among global countries beating COVID-19 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Although The Bahamas has flattened the curve in... read more »

January 25, 2021 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith

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Man dead in apparent drowning during fishing trip near Exuma

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man is dead after an apparent drowning on Saturday near Highbourne Cay, Exuma, police said. According to reports, a party of six left New Providence around 1pm yesterday on a 39-foot boat en route to the Exuma Cays on a pleasure fishing trip. Police said around 2.30pm, while in the area of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man is dead after an apparent drowning on Saturday near Highbourne Cay, Exuma, police said. According to... read more »

January 24, 2021 at 12:18 pm | Sloan Smith

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Detained asylum seekers sue govt. for freedom

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorneys for a group of asylum seekers, who have been detained by the Department of Immigration, have filed a writ of summons seeking immediate release from the detention center. The writ, filed by Calenders & Co on January 20, 2021, claims that the plaintiffs fled their countries due well-founded fear of persecution by […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorneys for a group of asylum seekers, who have been detained by the Department of Immigration, have... read more »

January 23, 2021 at 3:45 am | Sloan Smith

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US to implement quarantine as part of travel protocols

US president establishes 14-day review committee for CDC travel protocols NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly inaugurated United States President Joe Biden announced yesterday that international visitors traveling to the United States will be required to quarantine upon arrival in the country. The new measure will expand on the requirements announced by the Centers for Disease Control and […]

US president establishes 14-day review committee for CDC travel protocols NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly inaugurated United States President Joe Biden... read more »

January 22, 2021 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith | 5

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CPSA questions lack of representation on national vaccine committee

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Consultant Physician Staff Association (CPSA) President Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler has expressed concern that there are not enough physicians represented on the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Pinder-Butler noted that they are still hopeful the matter will be remedied, given the intent of the committee is to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Consultant Physician Staff Association (CPSA) President Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler has expressed concern that there are not enough... read more »

January 22, 2021 at 3:52 am | Sloan Smith

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Frontline workers have mixed feelings on COVID-19 vaccinations

Doctors, teachers, officers still monitoring vaccine program for the way forward NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations expected to become available within the first half of this year, some frontline workers, including doctors, teachers and police officers, have said they are still on the fence on whether workers will opt to take the initial […]

Doctors, teachers, officers still monitoring vaccine program for the way forward NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations expected to... read more »

January 21, 2021 at 1:15 pm | Sloan Smith

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Dames: Time for Bahamians to see who sexual offenders are and where they live

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With an increase in sexual offenses last year, parents must be more responsible for their daughters, said Minister of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday. According to police statistics, there was a 34 percent increase in sexual offenses in 2020 involving rape, unlawful sexual intercourse and attempted rape, with the Sexual Offences Unit […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With an increase in sexual offenses last year, parents must be more responsible for their daughters, said... read more »

January 21, 2021 at 3:59 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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Dames says police-involved shootings reflect “the world we are living in today”

37 complaints against officers ended in disciplinary action 11 people killed in police-involved shootings in 2020 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames attributed the slight increase in police-involved shootings last year to “the world we are living in today”. Dames insisted that officers are being faced with assailants who have more high-powered […]

37 complaints against officers ended in disciplinary action 11 people killed in police-involved shootings in 2020 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister... read more »

January 21, 2021 at 3:56 am | Sloan Smith

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COP apologizes for suicide gaffe

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following public outrage regarding his comments about men who committed suicide last year, Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday apologized to the families of the men whom he may have offended. On Monday, during his annual press briefing, Rolle revealed that there was a 38 percent increase in suicides in The Bahamas, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following public outrage regarding his comments about men who committed suicide last year, Commissioner of Police Paul... read more »

January 20, 2021 at 2:15 pm | Sloan Smith