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Food stores to open tomorrow until further notice NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a turnaround of the full lockdown imposed in New Providence, allowing food stores and other essential services to open tomorrow. He said the reversal was due to public feedback and the development of a weather system that could potentially impact the country...

14 new infections and one more death reported today Grand Bahama lockdown extended for another week Full lockdown for New Providence NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a complete lockdown in New Providence and extended Grand Bahama's lockdown for another week. During a national address, the prime minister said the new measures will take effective immediately...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Leader of The Opposition Philip Davis and Senator Dr Michael Darville are at hospital being examined "out of an abundance of caution". Davis released a statement on the status of himself and Darville shortly after 8pm. The Progressive Liberal Party leader said he is awaiting a doctor's report. Davis added: "I am satisfied with the level...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas headquarters will be closed today for deep cleaning and sanitization after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The building that houses ZNS on Harcourt “Rusty Bethel Drive and Third Terrace, Centreville will resume operations on Monday. "Out of abundance of caution for staff, all necessary COVID-19 exposure procedures with respect...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Labour minister Dion Foulkes has confirmed the termination of 67 workers at the Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited. Foulkes said the company cited a downturn in business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically the cruise industry, and the loss of two of its docks - one most recently during Hurricane Dorian last year. "They are fighting the downturn...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials have confirmed 30 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of cases to 1,119. There are now 570 confirmed cases in New Providence, 446 in Grand Bahama, 45 in Bimini, 31 in Abaco, 12 in the Berry Islands, eight in Cat Island, five in Exuma, one in Eleuthera and one in Inagua. At a...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The number of COVID-19 cases has surged past the 1,000 case milestone with 47 new cases reported by health officials today. This brings the total number of cases to 1,036. Of the new cases, 40 are in New Providence, five are in Cat Island, and one case each in Abaco and Exuma. Coronavirus cases continue to climb...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — All healthcare and ancillary support staff will be placed on a shift system as the government struggles to support current payroll demands and staff shortages due to COVID-19. The directive for all supervisors to roster staff was contained in a Ministry of Health minute paper sent out to all manager and supervisors yesterday. It advised that the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has temporarily closed its corporate offices after a staff member tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The confirmed case was reported yesterday, according to a statement released today. Operations at the Third & West Terrace complex in Centerville will resume at 9am on Monday after deep cleaning and sanitization. "The PHA implemented...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health's headquarters on Meeting and Augusta Streets have been closed for deep cleaning this afternoon after a staff member tested positive. According to a statement, the Cabinet Office said the employee had not been to work for the past two weeks. "The Cabinet Office announces for general information that the Ministry of Health Headquarters ...

DPM also in quarantine NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest have entered voluntary self-quarantine after their offices were exposed to COVID-19. In a statement, the Cabinet Office said it has not been confirmed whether the pair were directly exposed. The statement announced that the Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Centre, which houses the Office...

One man dead, two officers wounded NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man is dead and two officers are wounded after a family dispute escalated into a deadly shootout at a residence in Pinewood Gardens this morning. According to Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle, a team of officers kicked down a door inside the home after a man who opened fire on...

Superclub Breezes identified as national response facility NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today announced lockdown and curfew measures will be lifted for eight islands tomorrow. Normal commercial activity, including church services, beaches and parks will resume on those islands at 5am on Monday. These include: Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins, Long Cay, Long Island, Rum Cay, and...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health has confirmed 48 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of cases in the country to 878. Of those cases, there were 33 in New Providence, seven in Grand Bahama, five in Bimini, two in the Berry Islands, and one in Eleuthera. There were four more recoveries, and the number of hospitalized...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health minister Renward Wells today warned the country to brace for more COVID-19 deaths as he confirmed 69 new cases of COVID-19. The total number of cases now stands at 830. There are 719 active cases, including 30 hospitalized. Breakdown of active cases by island (Ministry of Health) Wells said 95 individuals have recovered, with 91 of...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education has closed a section of its main building after a staff member who was exposed to COVID-19 was placed under quarantine by health officials. Director of Education Marcellus Taylor told Eyewitness News that he was unable to confirm when the staff member was exposed to the virus. He underscored officials are following the...

108,000 people are receiving food assistance NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a national lockdown for the entire country that will begin tomorrow at 10pm. Minnis announced the move as he revealed ICU beds are at capacity and non-critical care beds are approaching capacity due to the continued surge in COVID-19 cases. He said the lockdown...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced today the weekend lockdown will be relaxed to allow for storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. During a national address at the National Emergency Management Agency's (NEMA) headquarters, Minnis announced the nationwide curfew will be extended to 10pm until 5am. Food stores, water depots, pharmacies and gas stations will be...