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LocalAugust 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm Ava Turnquest

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TS Laura to pass southeast Bahamas today

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the southeast Bahamas as Tropical Storm Laura continues to dump heavy rains and life-threatening flash flooding over portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. In its noon update, the Bahamas Department of Meteorology said the islands under warning include: Inagua, Mayaguana, Crooked Island, Acklins, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the southeast Bahamas as Tropical Storm Laura continues to... read more »

August 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Ava Turnquest

LocalAugust 18, 2020 at 11:21 am Ava Turnquest

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Met dept. monitoring two disturbances in Atlantic/Caribbean Sea

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Meteorology is monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean/Caribbean Sea today. Chief climatological officer Michael Stubbs said the first is a tropical wave that has a 20 percent chance of developing into depression within the next 48 hrs; and the other is a broad low pressure area that has […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Meteorology is monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean/Caribbean Sea today. Chief climatological officer... read more »

August 18, 2020 at 11:21 am | Ava Turnquest

Hurricane TrackerJuly 30, 2020 at 10:20 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Tropical storm Isaias brings heavy rains

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Storm Isaias is bringing heavy rain to parts of Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, after the weather system developed into a tropical storm last night. Meteorologists have maintained there is still a chance the storm could develop into a hurricane as the atmosphere was “quite complex”, but it was “highly improbable”. “On […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Storm Isaias is bringing heavy rain to parts of Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, after the weather... read more »

July 30, 2020 at 10:20 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalJune 22, 2020 at 6:47 pm Royston Jones Jr. 2

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Saharan Dust plume expected through end of the week

Unintended benefit: Dust is absorbing moisture that tropical cyclones need to form NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Residents with allergies and or respiratory illnesses are being advised to take necessary precautions, inclusive of taking medication, as The Bahamas braces for a concentrated expanse of Saharan dust haze. Some of the dust, known as the Saharan Air Layer […]

Unintended benefit: Dust is absorbing moisture that tropical cyclones need to form NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Residents with allergies and or... read more »

June 22, 2020 at 6:47 pm | Royston Jones Jr. | 2

LocalMay 24, 2020 at 1:44 pm Eyewitness News 3

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Severe weather warning for Central and Northwest Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Central and Northwest Bahamas. This includes Abaco, Andros, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Long Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador and the Berry Islands. The warning will remain in effect until midnight. According to meteorologists, moderate to heavy rainfall […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Central and Northwest Bahamas. This... read more »

May 24, 2020 at 1:44 pm | Eyewitness News | 3

LocalMay 4, 2020 at 3:52 am Sloan Smith

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IOM study: Greater demand for emergency shelters in 2020 Hurricane Season

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With less than a month before the start of the 2020 Hurricane Season, a new report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that the islands ravaged by Hurricane Dorian last year do not have adequate shelter capacity for the upcoming season. The Assessment of Preparedness of Emergency Shelters on Grand […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With less than a month before the start of the 2020 Hurricane Season, a new report from... read more »

May 4, 2020 at 3:52 am | Sloan Smith

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LocalApril 18, 2019 at 4:39 am Theo Sealy

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$2mil long range radar system commissioned at RBDF Inagua Base

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A multi-million-dollar technology upgrade at the Matthew Town, Inagua Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) base yesterday is expected to enhance monitoring and provide better protection against illegal migration, illicit drugs, gun trafficking, poaching, human trafficking and other threats to national security. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis officially commissioned a $2 million dollar, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A multi-million-dollar technology upgrade at the Matthew Town, Inagua Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) base yesterday is... read more »

April 18, 2019 at 4:39 am | Theo Sealy

LocalMarch 28, 2019 at 2:30 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Road traffic amendments will “save lives”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As he expressed the critical need for the government to curtail road traffic fatalities in the country, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that proposed legislation to criminalize the use of cellphones while driving and having open alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle will shift the motoring public’s behaviour and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As he expressed the critical need for the government to curtail road traffic fatalities in the country,... read more »

March 28, 2019 at 2:30 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalMarch 15, 2019 at 3:25 am Eyewitness News

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NAD: Grounding of Boeing Max planes not expected to impact LPIA

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The grounding of Boeing 737 Max series 8 and 9 by most major airlines, following a fatal crash in Ethiopia over the weekend involving the model, is not expected to impact operations at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), according to Nassau Airport Development Company Limited’s (NAD) Vice President of Marketing & Communications Jan […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The grounding of Boeing 737 Max series 8 and 9 by most major airlines, following a fatal... read more »

March 15, 2019 at 3:25 am | Eyewitness News

LocalJanuary 14, 2019 at 5:40 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Pintard to recommend lip thickness standard for conch harvesting

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard said yesterday that his ministry will strongly recommend the introduction of a minimum conch lip thickness for legal harvesting in an effort to reduce the increasing pressure on the fisheries product. The thickness of the shell indicates the age of the conch. Pintard also […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard said yesterday that his ministry will strongly recommend the... read more »

January 14, 2019 at 5:40 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalNovember 12, 2018 at 5:10 am Eyewitness News

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Long Island to get doppler radar

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Auxiliary vessel, HMBS Lawrence Major, departed Coral Harbour Base on Saturday to transport equipment and materials for the installation of a Meteorological Doppler radar in Long Island on behalf of The Bahamas Meteorological Department. The Doppler Radar will be installed on the Island as part of that Department’s weather radar coverage system for The Bahamas.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Auxiliary vessel, HMBS Lawrence Major, departed Coral Harbour Base on Saturday to transport equipment and materials for the installation of a... read more »

November 12, 2018 at 5:10 am | Eyewitness News

LocalOctober 11, 2018 at 4:50 am admin

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Ministry monitoring projected path of Hurricane Michael

As the category 4 Hurricane Michael lashed the Florida panhandle on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised the general public that they were closely monitoring the projected path of the Hurricane. A statement released from the ministry yesterday outlined that they are in contact with The Bahamas’ Consulates in Atlanta and Miami as it […]

As the category 4 Hurricane Michael lashed the Florida panhandle on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised the general... read more »

October 11, 2018 at 4:50 am | admin

LocalOctober 9, 2018 at 5:15 am admin

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Still no date for Ragged Islanders to return home

Having endured the devastating wrath of Hurricane Irma last September, Ragged Island became unlivable and residents were forced to leave their humble abode in search of a better and much safer standard of living. Now, one year later, repairs on the island are still in progress and there is still no established date for Ragged […]

Having endured the devastating wrath of Hurricane Irma last September, Ragged Island became unlivable and residents were forced to leave... read more »

October 9, 2018 at 5:15 am | admin

LocalSeptember 13, 2018 at 5:25 am Eyewitness News

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Florence force cruise ships to The Bahamas

Thousands of people have been forced to their have their cruise vacations changed for safety reasons as a result of Hurricane Florence. More than 4,000 people onboard the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape are currently making their way to The Bahamas instead of their original destination of Bermuda in order to avoid the devastating storm. […]

Thousands of people have been forced to their have their cruise vacations changed for safety reasons as a result of... read more »

September 13, 2018 at 5:25 am | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 12, 2018 at 5:35 am admin

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Florence not a threat to The Bahamas

Bahamians abroad issued safety warning While the Country’s Chief Meteorologist Basil Dean notes the country is in the clear of feeling a direct impact of Category 4 Hurricane Florence, he says the odds may be stacked against us in relation to this year’s hurricane season, as he explains the probability is high in being hit by […]

Bahamians abroad issued safety warning While the Country’s Chief Meteorologist Basil Dean notes the country is in the clear of feeling... read more »

September 12, 2018 at 5:35 am | admin

LocalSeptember 12, 2018 at 5:30 am Eyewitness News

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Residents urged to complete preparations as hurricane season heightens

As The Bahamas moves into the peak of the hurricane season, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) urges residents, companies, schools, churches and government ministries and departments to bring hurricane preparedness measures to a completion. Basil Dean, Chief Met Officer, announced during a Press Briefing at NEMA headquarters, Gladstone Road, Tuesday, September 11 that The Bahamas is expected […]

As The Bahamas moves into the peak of the hurricane season, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) urges residents, companies,... read more »

September 12, 2018 at 5:30 am | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 12, 2018 at 5:20 am Eyewitness News

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Government still in assessment phase for Ragged Island restoration

During a press conference at the Office of The Prime Minister (OPM) on Tuesday, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold in response to Eyewitness News’ question on Ragged Island, Newbold informed the media that the Free National Movement (FNM) administration is near completion of their assessment of Ragged Island. “Based on the recovery unit report who was […]

During a press conference at the Office of The Prime Minister (OPM) on Tuesday, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold in response... read more »

September 12, 2018 at 5:20 am | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 4, 2018 at 5:15 am Genea Noel-Ferguson

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New doppler at met office

Technical advancements are under way at the Bahamas Department of Meteorology that will give forecasters more detailed data during severe weather, senior officials said. With the country directly in the hurricane belt, Deputy Director Basil Dean told Eyewitness News yesterday that with the installation of new Doppler Radar systems in New Providence and a number […]

Technical advancements are under way at the Bahamas Department of Meteorology that will give forecasters more detailed data during severe... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 5:15 am | Genea Noel-Ferguson

LocalAugust 31, 2018 at 7:16 am Eyewitness News

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NEMA director outlines preparedness plan

With the peak of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season only a week away, head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Captain Stephen Russell outlined to media yesterday, government’s preparedness plan. “I am generally pleased with the state of preparedness,” Russell said. According to the NEMA chief, the team is currently prioritizing which areas they […]

With the peak of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season only a week away, head of the National Emergency Management Agency... read more »

August 31, 2018 at 7:16 am | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 28, 2018 at 8:14 am Eyewitness News

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NEMA disburses nearly $100k in aid for Ragged Islanders

RAGGED ISLAND – Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), issued financial assistance estimated at $72,000 to Family Island residents impacted by the devastating Hurricane Irma in 2017. Captain Russell was accompanied by NEMA assistant accountant Eva Lightbourn, and Family Island Administrator for Exuma and Ragged Island Districts Preston Cunningham. Captain Russell and his team made […]

RAGGED ISLAND – Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), issued financial assistance estimated at $72,000 to... read more »

August 28, 2018 at 8:14 am | Eyewitness News