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LocalApril 18, 2019 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 | Theo Sealy

LocalMarch 28, 2019 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 | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalMarch 15, 2019 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 | Eyewitness News

LocalJanuary 14, 2019 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 | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalNovember 12, 2018 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 | Eyewitness News

LocalOctober 11, 2018 Tamara McKenzie

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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 | Tamara McKenzie

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LocalOctober 9, 2018 Apryl Sands

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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 | Apryl Sands

LocalSeptember 13, 2018 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 | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 12, 2018 Apryl Sands

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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 | Apryl Sands

LocalSeptember 12, 2018 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 | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 12, 2018 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 | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 4, 2018 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 | Genea Noel-Ferguson

LocalAugust 31, 2018 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 | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 28, 2018 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 | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 13, 2018 Sancheska Brown

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Lights out … again!

Residents were plunged into darkness on Sunday after yet another power cut by Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). It’s the third power outage in less than a week that affected most of the communities in New Providence. In a statement released yesterday, BPL blamed Sunday’s outage on inclement weather. “As a result, the following areas […]

Residents were plunged into darkness on Sunday after yet another power cut by Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). It’s the... read more »

August 13, 2018 | Sancheska Brown

LocalAugust 7, 2018 Eyewitness News

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Local insurer talks hurricane readiness

As the peak of the 2018 hurricane season approaches, homeowners on Sunday were cautioned to ensure that their homes are fully covered. Home insurance agent Charles Johnson spoke to Eyewitness News and laid out all the details of home insurance and what homeowners need to know about insuring their homes ahead of any potential storm.

As the peak of the 2018 hurricane season approaches, homeowners on Sunday were cautioned to ensure that their homes are... read more »

August 7, 2018 | Eyewitness News

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LocalJuly 18, 2018 Theo Sealy

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Hot summer ahead warns Met Dept.

Bahamians urged to stay hydrated Officials in the Meteorology Department confirmed Tuesday that summer temperatures will continue to spike and warned Bahamians to take the necessary precautions to ensure that they remain hydrated. While the weather office provides daily daytime high temperatures which can soar well into the 90’s, Deputy Chief Meteorologist Basil Dean warned […]

Bahamians urged to stay hydrated Officials in the Meteorology Department confirmed Tuesday that summer temperatures will continue to spike and... read more »

July 18, 2018 | Theo Sealy

LocalJuly 12, 2018 Theo Sealy

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Beryl here until weekend

What appeared to be a freak weather pattern that passed over New Providence Wednesday afternoon, was in fact nothing out of the ordinary, according to Deputy Chief Meteorologist Basil Dean, who said the island was experiencing the effects of Tropical Storm Beryl. Light intermittent rain fell on New Providence in the morning hours until sometime after […]

What appeared to be a freak weather pattern that passed over New Providence Wednesday afternoon, was in fact nothing out... read more »

July 12, 2018 | Theo Sealy

The Big StoryJuly 2, 2018 Eyewitness News

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2018 Hurricane Shelters

The following is a list of all locations designated as hurricane shelters for 2018 in The Bahamas.

July 2, 2018 | Eyewitness News