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Gibson threatens to submit formal complaint to bar association as McCartney says “Adrian should have kept his mouth shut” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) Chairman Adrian Gibson said yesterday the corporation will instruct its attorneys to file a complaint with the Bahamas Bar Association against the law firm of former Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney, claiming...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller said yesterday he is not worried about receiving a nomination from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) for the seat, insisting he will win with or without the party. Senator Dr Michael Darville is seeking the party's nomination for Tall Pines, to go head-to-head against incumbent and Deputy House Speaker Donald Saunders....

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday assured that while this nation faces significant challenges, the government is meeting its core commitments and obligations, predicting that the economy will begin to improve this year. During a national address, Minnis stated: “Never in our recent history have we had to deal with disruptions of this scale. Thousands of people...

Minnis says proof of vaccination will be a "critical measure" to boost tourism NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the global push towards coronavirus vaccination intensifying, scientists in the United Kingdom have put forth the view that vaccine passports are feasible even though all the pieces are currently not in place to allow one to be effectively delivered. The Science in Emergencies...

MOE to hold press conference today NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson yesterday expressed concerns with the preparation of some school campuses, as schools on some islands resume face-to-face learning after months of virtual learning. Last week, some public schools on Eleuthera resumed face-to-face, and others on New Providence conducted student orientation in preparation for...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and killed on East Sunrise Highway, Grand Bahama, shortly after 8.30pm on Sunday, police said. According to reports, a gunman approached the victim while he was standing at the entrance of Island Luck Web Café. Police said the assailant shot the victim "in the head" and fled on foot. The victim died on the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Atlantis resort has announced its Royal guestroom operations will resume on March 11. In a statement, Atlantis President and Managing Director Audrey Oswell said: "We are delighted to welcome back additional team members to Atlantis and showcase the newly renovated Royal east tower guestrooms to our guests." She added: "As a result of the comprehensive and...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian consulting company and its US affiliate said their alternative fuel technology and funding proposal to Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) could deliver reductions in fuel costs upwards of 40 to 60 percent. WMS Holdings Limited (WMS) said in a statement that it has proposed a superior alternative fuel technology and funding offer, in a comprehensive...

Minnis: Vaccines are critical to ending the pandemic, tourism rebound NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today urged all eligible Bahamians to reject viral social media misinformation and accept the COVID-19 vaccine as the country moves closer to the launch of its national distribution campaign. In a live national address, Minnis underscored the proliferation of anti-vaccination fearmongering on...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A mass testing exercise on Cat Cay, Bimini, revealed 16 asymptomatic COVID-19 infections, according to the Ministry of Health. Health officials confirmed 34 new cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas on Friday, taking the number of cases in the country to 8,453.  Of the new cases, 10 were on New Providence, four on Grand Bahama, four on...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid public furor over the application of value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods, Acting Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson said yesterday that while the issue has been raised in the public from time to time, the application of VAT on top of customs duty was appropriate and consistent with other jurisdictions where VAT exists. In a Facebook post,...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said yesterday that while a Labour Force Survey will not be completed this year due to the focus of the Department of Statistics shifting to undertake the population census, his ministry will use alternative measures to determine unemployment in The Bahamas. Eyewitness News revealed on Thursday that...

Review ongoing of 15 suspected COVID deaths  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded 16 confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Health. Of those cases, there were 13 on New Providence, one on Grand Bahama, one on Abaco and one with a location pending. Among the 13 new infections on New Providence, one case was imported. Total...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leon Hepburn, a 27-year-old Bahamian musician and YouTuber, has gained stardom by creating captivating reaction singing videos. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Hepburn said he grew up in a house filled with singers where music became an outlet and tool when hard times struck. With millions of views on YouTube and over 140,000 organic subscribers generated...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A disabled vessel with five occupants onboard is en route to the capital after a joint effort by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Search and Rescue Unit and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) safely rescued them on Thursday night. Yesterday, the RBDF Operations Center received a distress call that a 50-foot fishing vessel...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said the Ministry of Health has an extensive plan for vaccine distribution in The Bahamas, with built-in contingencies and a “backup for the backup plan” in the event of power outages, which have proved challenging for other jurisdictions distributing the vaccine. The Bahamas is expected to receive 100,000 doses of...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Chief Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan said yesterday that based on the existing data on coronavirus cases for each island, health officials could soon make recommendations to extend the existing 10pm curfew that applies to four islands, though she could not provide a timeline. A 10pm to 5am curfew exists on New Providence; Abaco, excluding Green Turtle Cay,...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A senior chartered accountant is backing calls for the government to push the current  10pm curfew back at least two hours to aid Bahamian businesses and employees. Kendrick Christie, K Christie and Co managing partner, said: “I wholeheartedly agree those who call for expansion of the curfew time to either 11pm or 12am. “The amount of cases...