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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, which will be administered as a single dose. The EUA (emergency use authorization) was issued on Saturday and allows the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed in the United States for use in individuals 18 years or older. It is the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have issued an appeal for any information that can help them identify the body of a man found with multiple gunshot wounds on Bernard Road last night. The body was declared lifeless by Emergency Medical Services, according to Assistant Superintendent Audley Peters, who described the victim as dark-skinned, 5’7” with “plait-up” hair in his mid to...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today announced that through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement, the government will soon be unveiling a 150 lot subdivision in western New Providence geared strictly towards young Bahamians. Minnis told Parliament a key element of both the government’s near-term economic recovery and long-term inclusive economic growth will be the provision of affordable...

"At the end of the day, you could only take so much" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Mangrove Cay and South and Central Andros MP Picewell Forbes said he decided to "walk away" from politics after he failed to receive the proper support from the leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). Forbes announced in Parliament today that he will not be...

Rosewood and SLS to allow room bookings beginning March 4 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 100 Baha Mar employees will be disengaged beginning today as the resort continues to experience low occupancy and an overall decline in revenue, according to Eyewitness News sources. The terminations come as the resort prepares for the reopening of the Rosewood and SLS this month,...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus and admitted to Doctor’s Hospital last week, has been transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and could be discharged within a matter of days. When contacted, former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands, who has been authorized to speak on behalf of the former...

“We are negotiating the best possible deal for the Bahamian people” Still no timeline for rate reduction bond NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is “working hard to close” on its agreement with Shell North America, according to the company’s chairman, Dr Donovan Moxey. Moxey noted that apart from that arrangement, there are no further plans for liquefied...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday draftspersons are in possession of marijuana legislation from around the region that could guide The Bahamas’ legislative framework on regulated growing and use of medicinal cannabis. Responding to questions from Eyewitness News on the status of the legislation, Bethel said: “It is not ready. I have obtained some precedents from other...

“Increased taxes without first implementing significant public sector reform will only further hamper the country” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Any comprehensive tax review or reform should not come before significant public sector reform, a governance reformer warned yesterday. Robert Myers, the Organization for Responsible Governance's (ORG) principal, told Eyewitness News: “ORG agrees that while comprehensive tax review and reform may be...

EXUMA, BAHAMAS — A grandfather became Exuma’s latest traffic fatality last week when he lost his life in a car crash. Reports revealed that police were called to an accident in the settlement of Hermitage shortly before 10pm, where they met a badly damaged aquamarine Toyota Passo. In the vehicle was Gilbert Honore, who was pronounced dead on the scene...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police on Exuma are investigating the circumstances surrounding a traffic accident that left a man dead last week Sunday. Family members of the victim reached out to Eyewitness News this week, advising they had not received any police report on the incident. Police included the report in their daily press release on Friday. Police advised that shortly...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A special Bahamas Charter Yacht Show was held on February 25 at the Rybovich Superyacht Marina in West Palm Beach, Florida, with Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) heads touting the event as a resounding success for The Bahamas. Originally scheduled to take place in Nassau, Bahamas, in February 2021, the show was moved to the Rybovich superyacht...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With political parties slowly rolling out their lists of ratified candidates for the upcoming general election, the Elizabeth constituency is quickly becoming one of the races to keep an eye on. Free National Movement (FNM) incumbent Elizabeth MP Dr Duane Sands was ratified for the constituency on Thursday night, following an embattled year after his resignation as...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot in the face shortly after 11am on Friday at a business establishment on Windsor Field Road, according to police. Officers said they spoke to a security officer on the scene, who advised that while making checks of the property surrounding the business, he noticed two vehicles parked next to each other. Police said as the...

Minnis: We will be even more aggressive in trying to get vaccines ASAP NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Individuals traveling between Abaco mainland and its surrounding cays will not be required to undergo an RT-PCR test or obtain a travel health visa, according to the latest amendment to the emergency order. The Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic)(Risk Management)(No 4.)(Amendment)(No. 6) Order, 2021...

Thompson ratified for East Grand Bahama NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) council ratified five more candidates last night, confirming the candidacy of Dr Duane Sands for Elizabeth and Minister of State for Finance and Senator Kwasi Thompson for East Grand Bahama. The FNM council also ratified Courtney Coulibaly, Centreville; Vandea Stuart, South Abaco; and Carlton Bowleg, North Andros...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis clarified yesterday that former Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture Lanisha Rolle is not directly a part of an investigation currently underway, nor is she being investigated. Rolle tendered her resignation as minister of youth, sports, and culture on Tuesday, but did not provide a reason for her resignation in her letter...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Lisa Bostwick-Dean yesterday debunked rumors she will receive a candidacy nomination for the Seabreeze constituency, insisting she will not be vying for a seat in the upcoming general election. Bostwick-Dean made the announcement in the Senate as she warned Bahamians to be careful of where they get their information and only trust reputable sources. She pointed...