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80-year-old man is latest to contract COVID-19

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An additional case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in The Bahamas, according to the Ministry of Health. The latest case, an 80-year-old man from New Providence with no history of travel, is reportedly in isolation at home. The ministry did not advise how many people the senior citizen came […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An additional case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in The Bahamas, according to the... read more »

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Police investigating shooting incident

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in New Providence are investigating a shooting incident that occurred off Francis Ave, Fox Hill on Thursday, which left a female detained in hospital. According to reports, a group of people were gathered in a yard around noon, when a light blue vehicle approached them and opened fire, hitting the female. She […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in New Providence are investigating a shooting incident that occurred off Francis Ave, Fox Hill on Thursday,... read more »

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PM: Unregulated street vendors will no longer be tolerated

Arawak Cay could reopen within 14 days NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced plans to clamp down on the proliferation of unregulated street vendors as the government opens a wide range of sectors of the economy and further eases restrictions. The Bahamas’ will move to ‘Phase 3’ of the reopening plan next […]

Arawak Cay could reopen within 14 days NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced plans to clamp down... read more »

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PHASE 3: Churches, gaming houses, and some island beaches open

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has moved the country into ‘Phase 3’ of its plan to re-open the economy, reducing curfew hours and relaxing restrictions on several sectors. The 24-hour curfew will be lifted effective next Tuesday across the country, allowing free roam for residents between 5am and 9pm. However, weekend lockdown […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has moved the country into ‘Phase 3’ of its plan to re-open... read more »

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Sands back to work at PHA

Parliament exempts Elizabeth MP to engage in PHA employment contract NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Parliament has exempted Elizabeth MP Dr Duane Sands to hold a government contract with the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) to perform cardiac surgery in the public healthcare sector. Speaker of the House of Assembly read a letter from Sands dated May 27, […]

Parliament exempts Elizabeth MP to engage in PHA employment contract NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Parliament has exempted Elizabeth MP Dr Duane... read more »

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Friday repatriation flight postponed, new date TBA

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamasair flight originally scheduled to repatriate Bahamians from Fort Lauderdale tomorrow has been postponed. In a press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed to “administrative reasons” for the sudden cancelation. The ministry noted that information on the new travel date will be provided as soon as possible. “The inconvenience is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamasair flight originally scheduled to repatriate Bahamians from Fort Lauderdale tomorrow has been postponed. In a... read more »

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PLP: Budget Communication “uninspiring”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Progressive Liberal Party yesterday rejected the government’s 2020/2021 budget communication, labeling it the “worst in living memory”. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest gave a sobering outlook on the Bahamian economy as he warned the government’s fiscal plan will come at “a necessary but unprecedented cost”. Delivering […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Progressive Liberal Party yesterday rejected the government’s 2020/2021 budget communication, labeling it the “worst in living... read more »

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Farmers need more details on govt. food security plan

$6 mil. allocated for food security NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said yesterday that in a concerted effort to bring about incremental food security in The Bahamas, the government will partner with and invest further in Bahamian farmers and stakeholders. During the budget communication in Parliament, the minister […]

$6 mil. allocated for food security NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said yesterday... read more »

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Emergency orders extended to June 29

Further easing of restrictions expected to be announced tomorrow NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A resolution to extend the state of emergency to June 29 was tabled in the House of Assembly today. The extension is expected to see the continuation of the 24-hour curfew and partial lockdowns, implemented in March. However, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, […]

Further easing of restrictions expected to be announced tomorrow NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A resolution to extend the state of emergency... read more »

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BPC sets new date for oil exploration in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Petroleum Company has announced December 15 as the new date for the start its exploratory oil drilling in The Bahamas. BPC received formal notification from the government in February to proceed with plans to drill exploratory oil wells before the end of 2020. The company has four licenses in the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Petroleum Company has announced December 15 as the new date for the start its exploratory... read more »

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Supreme Court delivers historic ruling on citizenship

Attorney General says govt. will appeal NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder has ruled that children born out of wedlock to foreign women and Bahamian men are entitled to citizenship at birth. Winder’s ruling deals with separate applications for declarations over the true interpretation of Article 6 of the constitution which deems that […]

Attorney General says govt. will appeal NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder has ruled that children born out... read more »

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China donates medical supplies to The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The People’s Republic of China has made another significant donation of medical supplies to aid in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in The Bahamas. Chinese Ambassador His Excellency Huang Quinguo signed the handover certificate on the China Aid Pandemic Prevention Goods with Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Deputy Director of the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The People’s Republic of China has made another significant donation of medical supplies to aid in the... read more »

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Govt. promises no new taxes, offers range of reductions

Two-week back to school VAT holiday announced NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest today outlined a range of tax and duty reductions in key areas hoped to incentivize economic activity and ease the burden on Bahamians. As he delivered the 2020/2021 budget communication, Turnquest pledged there will be no […]

Two-week back to school VAT holiday announced NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest today... read more »

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Commodore: Border patrol strategies expected to cont. to deter illegal landings

Haiti is facing an impending humanitarian crisis as “outbreak hotspot” for COVID-19 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Commodore Dr Raymond King said yesterday the multi-layered strategies of the organization has yielded success in deterring illegal migration and with the acquisition of additional assets and technological recourses, particularly in the southern Bahamas, those […]

Haiti is facing an impending humanitarian crisis as “outbreak hotspot” for COVID-19 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF)... read more »

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Nurse exposed in PMH outbreak beats COVID-19

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Dakita Gardiner, 25, was discharged from Doctor’s Hospital Blake Road last week after 20 days of COVID-19 treatment. “I spin around like three times. Just feeling the sun was a whole different type of experience,” she told Eyewitness News in a recent interview. “It’s nothing like feeling fresh air and sunlight. It […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Dakita Gardiner, 25, was discharged from Doctor’s Hospital Blake Road last week after 20 days of COVID-19... read more »

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Bimini hopes for partial reopen

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As residents of Bimini enter the second week of the extended lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Bimini Island Administrator Cleola Pinder said it is hopes that in absence of new cases over the last week, the island will be cleared to partially reopen. However, Pinder said the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As residents of Bimini enter the second week of the extended lockdown to curb the spread of... read more »

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Haiti emerges as “outbreak hotspot” in region

The “major outbreak” has reached over 1,000 cases and at least 30 deaths PAHO sounded alarm earlier this month of “impending humanitarian crisis” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Haiti has emerged as the “outbreak hotspot” among CARICOM members with the vast majority of new COVID-19 cases among member states stemming from The Bahamas’ southeastern neighbor. As of […]

The “major outbreak” has reached over 1,000 cases and at least 30 deaths PAHO sounded alarm earlier this month of... read more »

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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lines to set sail end-of-July

Cruiseliner offering Bahamas ‘micro-cations’ with new health and safety regulations NASSUA, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has announced plans to resume sailings onboard the Grand Celebration July 25. Sailings onboard the Grand Classica are scheduled to resume October 3. The cruise line’s Cruise & Stay Program will also be available for bookings beginning October 3, […]

Cruiseliner offering Bahamas ‘micro-cations’ with new health and safety regulations NASSUA, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has announced plans... read more »

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PAHO: Non-COVID patients avoiding care due to virus concerns

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa Etienne today said the organization remains concerned about trends indicating non-COVID-19 patients are not seeking medical due to virus fears. Etienne said while healthcare systems in countries throughout the region have prioritized COVID-19 response, they must strive to maintain a level of response in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa Etienne today said the organization remains concerned about trends... read more »

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Sailing vloggers defend isolation in Bahamian waters

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An American couple isolating on their sailboat in the Ragged Island chain confirmed today that they legally cleared Bahamas Customs and Immigration before entering Bahamian waters. Captain Brian Trautman and his wife Karin, who host a sailing travel vlog, were featured in a BBC World Service report yesterday which quickly made its […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An American couple isolating on their sailboat in the Ragged Island chain confirmed today that they legally... read more »

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