Tag: Bahamas
New COVID-19 patients all over the age of 50
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The six new COVID-19 cases announced today are all over the age of 55, and the oldest confirmed patient is a 96-year-old man. The man has been hospitalized, alongside a 72-year-old male health care worker and a 59-year-old man – all of whom had no travel history. The Ministry of Health released […]
Andros prepared for COVID-19 spread but hopeful, says administrator
Some 200 Central Andros residents seek unemployment benefits amidst resorts closures Students don’t have access to wifi or devices NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is expected to meet with Family Island administrators over teleconference today to discuss protocols on the islands to manage the spread of the coronavirus. The meetings follow up […]
Mask on or off? We’re making them anyway, says AG
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Carl Bethel has said that The Bahamas will soon start the local manufacturing of masks for Bahamians. Bethel made the revalation in the Senate on Monday, during debate on a resolution to extend the state of emergency and emergency powers to April 8. The resolution was passed unanimously. During his […]
After Dorian, COVID-19 “more than just a double whammy”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS —A well-known Abaco poultry producer yesterday said businesses on Abaco and Grand Bahama have been dealt “more than a double whammy” within the last seven months. Lance Pinder, Operations Manager at Abaco Big Bird told Eyewitness News that the COVID-19 pandemic had struck just as there appeared to be some signs of recovery […]
Darville: Death of suspected COVID-19 patient raises concerns for Family Islands
Patient tested for virus, but results have yet been confirmed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Michael Darville said today that the death of a suspected COVID-19 patient, who was airlifted from Bimini to New Providence, raises significant concerns about the processes in place to support those who fall ill to the virus in the Family Islands. […]
Businesses urged to ‘pay it forward’ for economic recovery
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamian economy will be able to bounce back faster from the COVID-19 fallout if the business community takes advantage of the various relief offers and ‘pays it forward’, according to a local financial executive. Robert Pantry, founder and chief executive of Simplified Lending said: “I would encourage the business community to […]
McCartney: Bahamas must progress towards greater efficiency
Situation is ‘daunting” but “we will overcome it” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas must come out of the COVID-19 crisis more advanced and progressing towards greater efficiency a well-known businessman and attorney said yesterday, noting, “It’s a difficult situation but we will overcome it”. Branville McCartney, the former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader, said: “We […]
Bahamian tech developer launches professional services App
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian technology solutions provider is gearing up for the launch of a professional services application and website aimed at helping small businesses grow and expand their offerings. Kevin Adderley, a Bahamian tech developer residing in Seattle, says the Pro242 App and website are set to officially launch on Thursday. Both platforms […]
