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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials have confirmed an additional 10 cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 326. There are six new cases in New Providence, and four in Grand Bahama. In New Providence, the new cases are two men aged 26 and 41; two men aged 49; and two women aged 31...

Nightly curfew to come into effect Monday, inter-island travel to be discontinued NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced beginning Monday a nightly curfew and discontinuation of inter-island travel, among other restrictive measures due to the surge of coronavirus cases. Effective Monday, a curfew will begin from 7pm to 5am. A weekend lockdown will come into effect tonight...

Second wave is more widespread NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Forty-two new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in The Bahamas, pushing the total number of cases to 316. There have been 124 cases on New Providence, 155 in Grand Bahama, 21 in Bimini, six in the Berry Islands, four in Cat Cay, two in Cat Island, three on Moore's Island and one...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country will enter a weekend lockdown today at 10pm until Monday, July 27, at 5am. "This will apply to all islands of The Bahamas, excluding Grand Bahama where a lockdown is currently in place," read a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister. "Please note that grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations will be permitted...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has shifted its position on a commercial travel ban, opting instead to introduce a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all incoming travelers as reflected in the emergency orders tabled on Wednesday. During his national address on Sunday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the closure of the country’s borders to all incoming international commercial flights, except...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly appointed Minister of Health Renward Wells today asked for understanding as health officials conduct testing and seek to update the Bahamian people on the spread of COVID-19 in a timely manner. Health officials have not released details on the new infections confirmed in the country for the past three days. Yesterday's dashboard was released at 11.30pm...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Crime has decreased overall by four percent between January 1 and June 30, 2020, compared to the same period last year, Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle has revealed. Crimes against the person dropped 23 percent, according to Rolle. Murders also dropped 22 percent. “This year the year has been distinct compared to previous years in every aspect,” Rolle...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education has temporarily suspended national examinations due to the recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Grand Bahama. The 2020 sitting of the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations have been suspended effective immediately until further notice. The Ministry explained the decision was taken...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Royal Bahamas Defence Force has confirmed one of its members has tested positive for COVID-19 today. According to a statement, the individual has been admitted for medical care and the RBDF’s Medical Team is currently conducting intensive contact tracing to confirm other members who may have been exposed and recommended for self-quarantine.

Weather system rapidly developing, but no risk to The Bahamas at this time NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A weather disturbance in the Atlantic has an 80 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression later today, according to the National Hurricane Center. In an advisory shortly after 11 am, the Bahamas Department of Meteorology said the low-pressure system located midway between the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 300 residential customers have had their electricity supply shut off since Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) resumed disconnections this month, Eyewitness News can confirm. Quincy Parker, BPL’s director of communications, said those customers were among the first tier of delinquent accounts: those who had already been three months in arrears for more than $500 on April...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minnis today clarified the new measures on the treatment of public service workers who are required to self-quarantine. The measure only applies to public servants who travel abroad at their own risk and seek to return to The Bahamas without a COVID-19 negative test, requiring mandatory quarantine. These individuals will see the 14-day period deducted from their...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced Grand Bahama will be placed on a two-week lockdown to curb the surge of cases on the island. The lockdown will take effect Thursday, July 23, at 7pm until August 7 at 5am. The two-week lockdown follows after an explosion of cases on the island. Minnis said the lockdown requires...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials have confirmed 21 new cases of coronavirus today. Of those cases, there are 20 new infections in Grand Bahama and one in New Providence. Officials could not confirm further details at this time as investigations are ongoing. As of today, there were 174 cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas — 101 cases in New Providence,...

Turnquest in voluntary self-quarantine NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest has tested negative for coronavirus after his police aide in Grand Bahama tested positive for the virus last week. Eyewitness News can confirm the aide tested positive on Friday. Turnquest traveled to the island on July 12-14. He has since been tested for the virus and the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Emergency Medical Technician in New Providence has tested positive for the coronavirus after developing symptoms, according to the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA). In a statement today, the PHA said there is no history of travel or exposure that points toward community-based spread. Eyewitness News understands the case is connected to a family member with a history...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The medical wing at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOC) has been closed due to a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19. Sources close to the matter confirmed to Eyewitness News that several prison personnel have been asked to get tested for the virus, and the area is currently being sanitized. When contacted, BDOC Commissioner Charles...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials have confirmed five new cases of coronavirus in New Providence, bringing the total number of cases to 129. Two of the new cases are Inagua residents with a history of travel; however, officials confirmed those residents were tested in New Providence and have not returned to the island. According to the statement: "Case #125 is...