COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest yesterday acknowledged that the country’s fiscal headroom is “narrowing” as it faces roughly $9 billion worth of debt. Turnquest said it was “unfortunate but necessary” for the government to borrow $1.3 billion this fiscal year to mitigate the fall-out from COVID-19 on […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest yesterday acknowledged that the country’s fiscal headroom... read more »
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 »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Labour John Pinder said yesterday that while adherence to COVID-19 protocols has improved on construction sites, there continues to be too many instances of breaches among the industry. According to Pinder, inspectors from the Occupational Health and Safety Unit (OHSU) continue to visit construction sites across New Providence to ensure […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Labour John Pinder said yesterday that while adherence to COVID-19 protocols has improved on construction... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said yesterday he will not support an extension of the emergency orders for another month, and called on the return of parliamentary democracy where legislators and the people whom they represent can determine the way forward. “I believe that this matter of COVID will be with […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said yesterday he will not support an extension of the emergency... read more »
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 »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central and South Abaco MP James Albury said because the construction industry represents a major hotspot for COVID-19, Abaco is in a “precarious situation” as reconstruction forges on. Infections on the island continue to rise, albeit more slowly in recent weeks. “It’s something that is on everyone’s mind, including my own,” Albury […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central and South Abaco MP James Albury said because the construction industry represents a major hotspot for... read more »
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 »
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 »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government intends to to extend the public state of emergency and emergency orders until October 31, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced. The existing orders will come to an end on September 30. In the House of Assembly Wednesday morning, which met with only 16 members, including Speaker of House Halson […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government intends to to extend the public state of emergency and emergency orders until October 31,... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As he underscored the recent downward trend of coronavirus cases, particularly in New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis expressed disappointment with the continued proliferation of social gatherings and pleaded for Bahamians to avoid them to allow the case trend to continue. “We would note that the numbers are coming down,” the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As he underscored the recent downward trend of coronavirus cases, particularly in New Providence, Prime Minister Dr... read more »
PLP labels PM’s assertion “divisive and contradictory” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday suggested people previously infected with COVID-19 have an immunity to the virus for several months in a dig at the opposition leader’s decision not to attend Parliament. Minnis called the decision unfortunate, and further noted Opposition Leader Philip Brave […]
PLP labels PM’s assertion “divisive and contradictory” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday suggested people previously infected... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For the third consecutive day, the Ministry of Health reported another death was being investigated to determine whether the cause was COVID-19-related. Health officials are now investigating 12 deaths. On Tuesday, another death was recorded and being investigated. On Monday, an 83-year-old man was confirmed to have died from COVID-19 on September […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For the third consecutive day, the Ministry of Health reported another death was being investigated to determine... read more »
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 »
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 »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is still awaiting the first order of the drug Remdesivir to arrive in-country, in order to begin clinical trials with positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. In a recent interview with Eyewitness News, National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Director Dr Nikkiah Forbes explained that before the trial can proceed, a study […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is still awaiting the first order of the drug Remdesivir to arrive in-country, in order... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie has recommended that Parliament consider alternative and hybrid means to continue parliamentary proceedings. This comes after a confirmed case of the coronavirus among a female staff member of the House. A September 9 draft resolution obtained by Eyewitness News, pointed out that the Houses of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie has recommended that Parliament consider alternative and hybrid means to... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMA — The Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of an 83-year-old man of New Providence due to COVID-19. The man died on September 11. The ministry confirmed another death was recorded yesterday and is being investigated. The virus has now claimed the lives of 69 people, and another 11 deaths are still […]
NASSAU, BAHAMA — The Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of an 83-year-old man of New Providence due to... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie said he expects all parliamentarians and staff who attended the House last week to quarantine and test for COVID-19 after a staff member of the Parliament tested positive for the virus. Moultrie said he received confirmation of the positive case this morning. However, the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie said he expects all parliamentarians and staff who attended... read more »
Minister with responsibility for elections says no citizen will be disenfranchised or put at risk NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is seeking to change the way Bahamians register to vote in the next general election to ensure no grouping is disenfranchised because of health concerns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to Minister of National Security […]
Minister with responsibility for elections says no citizen will be disenfranchised or put at risk NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is... read more »
However, facility houses ‘persons under investigation’ of COVID, not positive cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials yesterday sought to clarify that while the National Response Facility at SuperClubs Breezes has transferred cases of COVID-19 from the facility, it is not being used to house infected patients. The revelation comes after conflicting reports over the use […]
However, facility houses ‘persons under investigation’ of COVID, not positive cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials yesterday sought to clarify... read more »
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