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LocalSeptember 23, 2020 at 3:41 am Sloan Smith

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Eviction notices issued to over 50 shantytown residents in Abacos

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has issued 50 eviction notices to residents of unregulated structures on mainland Abaco and Elbow Cay since late June. The majority of the eviction notices, issued between June 23 and August 25, were posted on structures in The Farm or Farm Road shantytown. Yesterday, Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister said the government […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has issued 50 eviction notices to residents of unregulated structures on mainland Abaco and Elbow Cay... read more »

September 23, 2020 at 3:41 am | Sloan Smith

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BPL experiencing “growing pains”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday attributed Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) “growing pains” to the recent power outages in New Providence. His comments came amid frustration among some consumers over the interruptions to power supply over the past few weeks. On Monday, residents in numerous communities of New Providence were left […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday attributed Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) “growing pains” to the recent... read more »

September 23, 2020 at 3:39 am | Sloan Smith | 2

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Director on outages affecting virtual learning: “it’s not going to be perfect”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Education Marcellus Taylor said while recent power outages may have an impact on the delivery of education via virtual learning, the online platform remains more effective given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Taylor’s comments come as some parents and teachers expressed concern over the stability of electricity as a wide cross-section […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Education Marcellus Taylor said while recent power outages may have an impact on the delivery... read more »

September 23, 2020 at 3:38 am | Sloan Smith

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Smith: Abaco eviction process “ill-conceived”

Attorney condemns govt. for “picking on” shantytown residents, and alienating the Haitian Bahamian electorate NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prominent human rights attorney Fred Smith, QC, yesterday castigated the government’s ongoing eviction process of shantytown residents from structures rebuilt in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. He urged the government to stop picking on, victimizing and discriminating against […]

Attorney condemns govt. for “picking on” shantytown residents, and alienating the Haitian Bahamian electorate NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prominent human rights... read more »

September 23, 2020 at 3:37 am | Sloan Smith | 3

LocalSeptember 22, 2020 at 3:58 am Sloan Smith

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Father of slain 7-year-old: ‘I wish I could trade places with him’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Reys Williams, a seven-year-old student of Thelma Gibson Primary was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting, just weeks shy of his eighth birthday. His father, Vallance Thompson, 54, said the young boy was at play when a bullet that was meant for someone else took his life, just one hour before […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Reys Williams, a seven-year-old student of Thelma Gibson Primary was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting,... read more »

September 22, 2020 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith

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COP on police funeral: “It is, what it is.”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday acknowledged the police funeral held over the weekend contravened the emergency order. Rolle told reporters “It is what it is,” adding it was important for the organization to ensure that it does not happen again. The funeral service, which was live-streamed on the Royal Bahamas Police […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday acknowledged the police funeral held over the weekend contravened the emergency... read more »

September 22, 2020 at 3:52 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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“They want you to stay home and die.” Family of stroke victim claim he was turned away from PMH

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The family of a 58-year-old man who was allegedly turned away from Princess Margaret Hospital while suffering from a stroke, are expressing anger and disappointment in the healthcare system. Dion Barr, a father of five, died two days after he was allegedly denied access to the hospital and told to seek care […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The family of a 58-year-old man who was allegedly turned away from Princess Margaret Hospital while suffering... read more »

September 21, 2020 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith | 5

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Govt. still assisting some Dorian storm evacuees

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acting Director of Social Services Lillian Quant-Forbes said while all Hurricane Dorian shelters have closed, the government continues to assist storm victims with food, rent and other assistance. In the aftermath of the deadly storm, which ravaged Abaco and most of Grand Bahama, the government activated several shelters across the country, housing more […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acting Director of Social Services Lillian Quant-Forbes said while all Hurricane Dorian shelters have closed, the government... read more »

September 21, 2020 at 3:29 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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British Colonial Hilton extends closure until further notice

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — British Colonial Hilton has advised staff members that it will extend its temporary suspension of operations until further notice, citing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the country. In a letter to its staff on Friday, the hotel said: “We were hoping to resume our operations in October but unfortunately, this is not […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — British Colonial Hilton has advised staff members that it will extend its temporary suspension of operations until... read more »

September 20, 2020 at 1:26 pm | Sloan Smith | 1

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Man shot in Bimini, another stabbed in GB

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and injured shortly before 11pm on Saturday in Bimini, according to reports. The man told police that he was sitting in his vehicle at a resort when another man he knew, approached him, produced a handgun, and opened fire. He was transported to the clinic with non-life-threatening injuries. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and injured shortly before 11pm on Saturday in Bimini, according to reports. The... read more »

September 20, 2020 at 12:39 pm | Sloan Smith

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Police report second attempted suicide in GB in less than a week

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating a suicide attempt in Grand Bahama on Saturday. According to reports, officers were alerted that a woman was found in the sea attempting to take her own life shortly before 9pm on Saturday in the Williams Town area. Family members, bystanders, and officers assisted in the matter and she […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating a suicide attempt in Grand Bahama on Saturday. According to reports, officers were alerted... read more »

September 20, 2020 at 12:03 pm | Sloan Smith | 1

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Social Services processing rental assistance after months of delay

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell said yesterday that the department is currently processing rental assistance after months of delay in the program. Campbell sought to assure individuals who have applied for the program but have yet to receive a response from officials on the matter. However, he could not provide further […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell said yesterday that the department is currently processing rental assistance after... read more »

September 18, 2020 at 3:49 am | Sloan Smith

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Govt. commits to support food distribution program until end of October

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has provided more than $13.2 million to the National Food Distribution Programme (NFDP) to date, according to Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell. The program – which is a private-public partnership with numerous non-governmental organizations – was launched to help provide food assistance to the most vulnerable in the country throughout […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has provided more than $13.2 million to the National Food Distribution Programme (NFDP) to date,... read more »

September 18, 2020 at 3:43 am | Sloan Smith

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Boarders relocation costs govt. $800,000 in the first year

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s initiative to relocate boarders from the Princess Margaret Hospital will cost $800,000 in the first year, said Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday. During a press conference, Campbell advised that some 30 boarders will be moved to senior residential facilities in order to free up bed capacity at the hospital. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s initiative to relocate boarders from the Princess Margaret Hospital will cost $800,000 in the first... read more »

September 18, 2020 at 3:39 am | Sloan Smith

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Police investigate spate of shootings in NP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred in New Providence yesterday. In the first incident, shortly after before 1pm, a man was walking on Beautmontia Avenue, Garden Hills, when he heard sounds of gunshots. Moments later he felt a sensation and realized that he received injuries to his right foot, police […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred in New Providence yesterday. In the first incident,... read more »

September 18, 2020 at 3:25 am | Sloan Smith

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Man attempts suicide in GB

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating a suicide attempt of a 29-year-old man in Eight Mile Rock early this morning. According to reports, police were called to a residence shortly after midnight on Graveyard Corner, Pinedale, where they found the man with apparent abrasions to the neck. Police said a rope found hanging from a […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating a suicide attempt of a 29-year-old man in Eight Mile Rock early this morning.... read more »

September 17, 2020 at 11:05 am | Sloan Smith

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PAHO: Bahamas showing balance between reducing transmission and reopening

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has proven that public health strategies can work to reduce transmission and strike a balance between reopening the economy, said Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Health Emergencies Department Director Dr Ciro Ugarte yesterday. However, Ugarte urged the country to follow public health measures, noting that the increase in cases since […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has proven that public health strategies can work to reduce transmission and strike a balance... read more »

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Former AG: Bahamas shift to republic is inevitable

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Attorney General Sean McWeeney, Q.C. yesterday said the country’s shift to a republic is inevitable in the political evolution of the country, but would likely have to be driven by the government. McWeeney’s comments follow an announcement from Barbados on Monday, that it will remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Attorney General Sean McWeeney, Q.C. yesterday said the country’s shift to a republic is inevitable in... read more »

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Extension of emergency order “nonsense” — says Q.C.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s intention to extend the public state of emergency and emergency orders for another month is “impermissible”, said Wayne Munroe, Q.C. yesterday. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday tabled a resolution extending the orders until October 31. Parliament is expected to debate the extension at the next sitting of the House. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s intention to extend the public state of emergency and emergency orders for another month is... read more »

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PAHO Director: “If our health systems are not prepared, it is not the time to reopen”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne yesterday urged countries to continue to take major control interventions as they move to restart their economies. Etienne pointed specifically to the challenge of countries reopening for travel and implementing measures that have seen “limited impact”. “Although the entire world is racing […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne yesterday urged countries to continue to take... read more »

September 17, 2020 at 3:38 am | Sloan Smith | 4