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SURGE: Bahamas records more than 1,000 cases in less than two weeks

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has now surpassed 6,000 coronavirus cases, after confirming more than 1,000 cases in just under two weeks. Of those cases, 839 were recorded on New Providence. An additional 128 cases and three COVID-related deaths were confirmed on Tuesday, taking the number of cases in the country to 6,051. Of those […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has now surpassed 6,000 coronavirus cases, after confirming more than 1,000 cases in just under... read more »

October 22, 2020 at 3:59 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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Legalize cannabis — Economic Recovery Committee suggests hybrid approach strict controls

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Economic Recovery Committee has recommended the government legalize the cannabis industry in The Bahamas with strict controls that would allow production, consumption, and exportation of the plant. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis tabled the committee’s executive summary in Parliament on Wednesday. The committee noted there is the widespread use of marijuana […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Economic Recovery Committee has recommended the government legalize the cannabis industry in The Bahamas with strict... read more »

October 22, 2020 at 3:57 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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Hurricane Epsilon to generate large swells but no direct hit to The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While Hurricane Epsilon is expected to generate large wave swells, the storm will not directly impact The Bahamas, according to the Bahamas Department of Meteorology. The country has been experiencing a cold front over the past few days, resulting in flooding in parts of New Providence including South Beach and Pinewood. “We […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While Hurricane Epsilon is expected to generate large wave swells, the storm will not directly impact The... read more »

October 22, 2020 at 3:54 am | Sloan Smith

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Auditor General’s report underscores “abuse” at Bahamas consulate in Miami

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An audit of the consulate general of The Bahamas in Miami found a lack of oversight of the payroll process, and an “abuse” of the educational allowance, which allowed two officers to receive over $167,000. The audit was performed for the period July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2018. When contacted, Consul General […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An audit of the consulate general of The Bahamas in Miami found a lack of oversight of... read more »

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ULTIMATUM: House Speaker threatens to turn over office keys

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie yesterday provided the government with an ultimatum to address long-standing concerns over conditions at his office building. “I note that the during, first of all, the contribution of the member for Killarney, that the member for Killarney made a reference to the temporary relocation […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie yesterday provided the government with an ultimatum to address... read more »

October 22, 2020 at 3:43 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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Flood prone areas: ‘We have accepted our fate’

Bannister: Climate Change behind continuous flooding NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After days of continuous rain leading to flooding in several areas on New Providence, longtime residents are relenting that while they know how to cope with the challenges, there seems to be no political will to address the issue. The usual areas prone to flooding, including […]

Bannister: Climate Change behind continuous flooding NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After days of continuous rain leading to flooding in several areas... read more »

October 22, 2020 at 3:39 am | Sloan Smith

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Electronic devices will be placed in the hands of every student

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education will provide an electronic device to every student in the public school system in The Bahamas this year, Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd announced today. Addressing Parliament, Lloyd said no one student will be left behind. “Mr Speaker it is the intention of the Ministry of Education to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Education will provide an electronic device to every student in the public school system... read more »

October 22, 2020 at 3:31 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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State of emergency to be extended to Nov. 30

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government intends to extend the public state of emergency to November 30. Addressing the House of Assembly this morning, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the resolution will be tabled at the next sitting. The state of emergency was set to expire at the end of October. A state of emergency was […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government intends to extend the public state of emergency to November 30. Addressing the House of Assembly... read more »

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PM announces $250 mil. financing plan for small businesses

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government will provide $250 million in financing to small Bahamian businesses over the next five years. The prime minister provided a snapshot of the Economic Recovery Committee’s summary report in the House of Assembly this morning. The committee was charged to make policy recommendations for […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government will provide $250 million in financing to small Bahamian... read more »

October 21, 2020 at 11:43 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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Davis to PM: “Come clean” on Brennen working from abroad

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “come clean” to the Bahamian people on the arrangement for Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen to lead The Bahamas’ border control while residing outside of the country. “It truly does not make sense,” Davis told Eyewitness […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “come clean” to... read more »

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Symonette: Extension of emergency orders necessary

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Annes MP Brent Symonette said yesterday that he believes an extension of the public state of emergency is necessary to facilitate restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, Symonette maintained the administration of the emergency orders could be made more palatable to the Bahamian people. While it remains to be […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Annes MP Brent Symonette said yesterday that he believes an extension of the public state of... read more »

October 21, 2020 at 3:56 am | Royston Jones Jr. | 1

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BDM wants to bring “happiness back” to The Bahamas with 40-year vision

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Insisting the existing political parties have failed the electorate, Bahamas Democratic Movement (BPM) Leader Cassius Stuart said the party has a 40-year vision for the Bahamian people that will bring “happiness back” to the country. When asked how the BDM differs from the existing political parties, Stuart said the philosophical principles are […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Insisting the existing political parties have failed the electorate, Bahamas Democratic Movement (BPM) Leader Cassius Stuart said... read more »

October 21, 2020 at 3:47 am | Royston Jones Jr. | 1

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Bannister: Work permit holders in North Andros living in illegal structures

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After traveling to North Andros to investigate dozens of illegal structures, Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister said yesterday that the issue continues to spiral due to the lack of comprehensive planning when issuing work permits. Bannister said he visited the island earlier this week and toured three sites that had 40 – […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After traveling to North Andros to investigate dozens of illegal structures, Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister said... read more »

October 21, 2020 at 3:45 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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Bannister defends govt. $20m Works stimulus

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Public Works Desmond Banister yesterday defended the government’s $20 million stimulus initiative, insisting that the program is more far-reaching than just sidewalk construction. Bannister was responding to ongoing criticisms over the matter, given the country’s current economic challenges due to the pandemic. Many people have taken to social media to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Public Works Desmond Banister yesterday defended the government’s $20 million stimulus initiative, insisting that the... read more »

October 21, 2020 at 3:34 am | Sloan Smith

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Arawak Cay vendor seeking judicial review on “discriminatory” emergency orders

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Supreme Court will determine whether to grant the owner of an Arawak Cay restaurant leave to apply for judicial review of the emergency orders and its impact on the business. The application was filed by CML Chambers on August 14 on behalf of Dwight Armbrister, the owner of D’Waters Cafe. Attorney […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Supreme Court will determine whether to grant the owner of an Arawak Cay restaurant leave to... read more »

October 21, 2020 at 3:32 am | Sloan Smith

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Immigration minister says nothing amiss with transfer of immigration officers

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid speculation surrounding the transfers of several immigration officers within the department, Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson yesterday said the decisions were not based on suspicions of corruption. Johnson was referring to rumors that more than 20 officers who were transferred from the Monarch House building, including Bahamas Customs, Immigration, and Allied Workers […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid speculation surrounding the transfers of several immigration officers within the department, Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson yesterday... read more »

October 21, 2020 at 3:31 am | Sloan Smith

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Epsilon strengthens into Category 1 hurricane, no threat to The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Epsilon strengthened into a hurricane on Monday night in the central Atlantic. The Category 1 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour. It is expected to remain a Category 1 as it makes its closest approach to Bermuda late Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Meteorologists forecast Epsilon to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Epsilon strengthened into a hurricane on Monday night in the central Atlantic. The Category 1 hurricane had maximum... read more »

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PM: Brennen virtually “leading charge” on Bahamas border control from Washington

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis confirmed this morning that Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen has been working remotely from Maryland, Washington, to be with his family. Minnis, who sought to clear up speculation surrounding Brennen’s future with the Ministry of Health, said he remains employed with the government and continues […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis confirmed this morning that Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen has... read more »

October 20, 2020 at 11:21 am | Sloan Smith

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LOCATION PENDING: Nearly five percent of COVID-19 cases are untraceable

“If we did not have the information on day one, it’s not going to become available on day 21” – Dr Swann NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With nearly five percent of coronavirus cases in The Bahamas still pending locations, Dr. Nikkiah Forbes, Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme, indicated yesterday that it would […]

“If we did not have the information on day one, it’s not going to become available on day 21” –... read more »

October 20, 2020 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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Clinical Recovery: Retesting some positive COVID-19 cases not a necessity

Some people can test positive for several weeks after recovery without being infectious NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Dr. Nikkiah Forbes, Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme explained yesterday that while some positive COVID-19 cases could still be positive weeks after their first symptoms, they are likely not infectious and would be classified as clinically […]

Some people can test positive for several weeks after recovery without being infectious NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Dr. Nikkiah Forbes, Director of... read more »

October 20, 2020 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith | 1