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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police questioned Long Island MP Adrian Gibson as part of their investigation into matters related to the Water & Sewerage Corporation this morning. Gibson was accompanied by his lawyers, Romona Farquharson Seymour and Elsworth Johnson. Long Island MP Adrian Gibson. Gibson was out of the country when police first contacted his lawyer in an attempt to interview...

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Officials are investigating a claim of sexual assault at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home involving a child who was allegedly restrained and sodomized with objects by a number of his peers on Sunday, a senior government official has confirmed. Eyewitness News was told the victim did not suffer severe physical injuries as a result of the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating an alleged rape of a woman in southern New Providence sometime last week. Police released a wanted bulletin shortly after 9am on Wednesday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander told Eyewitness News that police received a complaint of an alleged rape and that an investigation is underway; however, he could not say why the...

Acting PM Chester Cooper says foul play is not suspected GREAT EXUMA, EXUMA — Three Americans are dead and another was airlifted to the capital for medical treatment due to unknown causes at Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma, according to acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper. Cooper, Exuma MP and Minister of Tourism, confirmed the deaths of the visitors at the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander has confirmed 22 murders were recorded in The Bahamas last month. This makes March 2022 the deadliest month on record for the country as the most murders ever recorded in a single month was 21 in May 2012. At a press briefing today, Fernander said 11 of those cases have been...

Economic sanctions to also impact Belarus NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has joined the list of western countries that have imposed sanctions on the financial resources of Russian businesses and oligarchs with directives given to local institutions yesterday. It represents the first time the country has introduced sanctions in the absence of a resolution from the United Nations Security Council...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The private aviation segment is on a strong upswing, according to a well-known private aviation executive. Rick Gardner, a US commercial pilot, flight instructor and Bahamas flying ambassador, told Eyewitness News noting that international flight numbers well in excess of 2019 are being seen. “Private aviation is on a very strong upswing," he said. "Inventories of used...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Governor-General Sir Cornelius A Smith today presented the Government's “Blue Print for Change” as he read the Speech from The Throne marking the opening of a new session of Parliament. Sir Cornelius revealed planned policies and initiatives aimed at bolstering capacity across health, economic, investment, social, cultural and environmental sectors, adding it was clear from the results...

UPDATE: Bahamas Information Services has released a photo of a new proclamation signed by Governor-General Sir Cornelius A Smith, effectively allowing for the next session of Parliament to be held on Baha Mar premises. A new proclamation signed by Governor-General Sir Cornelius A Smith NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has accused the incoming Davis administration of conducting...

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to unveil further details during livestreamed rally tonight NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) has just revealed its 2021 manifesto, an 81-page document party Chairman Carl Culmer said outlines the FNM’s “comprehensive plans for the country’s health, economic and social recovery”. Culmer said: “It provides new and progressive ideas to take the country...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Kingdom Government Movement (KGM) Leader Dr Kevin King has declared a net worth of $53,129,820 to become the richest candidate vying for election on September 16. After King, incumbent Freetown candidate and Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar is the wealthiest incumbent with a total net worth of $37,951,803 — more than double the net worth of the leaders...

DNA, COI going it alone NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several independents and third parties are reportedly finalizing details for a new coalition to increase their chances at the polls come September 16. Eyewitness News understands that former FNM MPs were courted alongside established third parties like the Bahamas Constitution Party, and the Bahamas Democratic Movement. The group met over the weekend,...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) will ratify its final four candidates tomorrow night, Eyewitness News understands. The final four will include incumbents for Carmichael, Desmond Bannister, the deputy prime minister, and Killarney, Dr Hubert Minnis, the prime minister. Fredrick McAlpine. According to sources, Director of Labour John Pinder will also be ratified for Fox Hill. He is expected...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was killed during an armed attack at his home in Port-au-Prince early this morning. Moïse's wife, Martine, was also reportedly shot and has been hospitalized. The attack took place around 1am, according to the country's acting prime minister, Claude Joseph, in a statement noting some of the assailants spoke Spanish. “The country’s security...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Citing the pandemic's impact on global travel and lingering uncertainty over recovery, Atlantis announced today it will make 700 employees redundant. In a letter, Atlantis President and Managing Director Audrey Oswell underscored significant losses incurred by the pandemic had forced the resort to drastically cut costs in "nearly every corner", including its 7,300-strong workforce. Atlantis President and...

Vaccines expected in-country by end of week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is expected in-country by the end of the week, with a possible rollout of all 100,000 doses to start as early as next week. Health Minister Renward Wells told the media he would leave the announcement of details to the prime minister, whom he referred to...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle has tendered her resignation from Cabinet, becoming the fourth minister to resign this term. Rolle did not provide a reason when she confirmed her decision to Eyewitness News this morning; however, she said she will continue on as the MP for Sea Breeze to fulfill the contract she signed...

Minnis: Vaccines are critical to ending the pandemic, tourism rebound NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today urged all eligible Bahamians to reject viral social media misinformation and accept the COVID-19 vaccine as the country moves closer to the launch of its national distribution campaign. In a live national address, Minnis underscored the proliferation of anti-vaccination fearmongering on...