WHO says cases identified mainly, but not exclusively, in MSMs NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials in The Bahamas are closely monitoring for Monkeypox, a virus that is not usually detected outside of Africa, but has been confirmed in Europe, the Americas, Australia, and 13 other countries outside the Mother Land. The virus is most common […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Press Secretary in The Office of the Prime Minister Clint Watson advised yesterday that the government is working hard to address the backlog of citizen applications at the Department of Immigration. While he declined to respond to a US report that asserted the government had not effectively implemented law to provide long-term […]
TUC to “put something forward” to govt on living wage NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the cost of living continues to rise, Obie Ferguson, the Trade Union Congress president, is reiterating calls for a living wage. Ferguson told Eyewitness News that Bahamians must be able to have a living wage as the cost of food and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As she called on the government to maintain its “gender lens” in all of its decisions, Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Chair Charlene Paul said there has been enough talk over the years on removing gender-based violence, including marital rape, via legislation. She said now is the time for the government to “get […]
Report projects social and economic development will “likely be inhibited for years to come” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The combined macro-level economic impact of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic on The Bahamas is projected to inflict losses of $7.5 billion, according to a recent study commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report, […]
Maura: Ongoing construction requires occasional shifting of passenger flows NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nassau Cruise Port Chief Executive Officer Mike Maura said yesterday that ongoing construction at the cruise port has required the occasional shifting of passenger flows to support safe and efficient construction. Vendors operating at the port have expressed concern over the fate of their […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid concerns about the length of time it took for the sole survivor of a deadly crash on Long Island who later succumbed to his injuries after being airlifted to New Providence, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville said the time has come for the government to address emergency medical services on […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Trailblazing Oscar-winning actor, philanthropist and presidential medal of freedom recipient Sir Sidney Poiter has died at the age of 94. Poitier became the first Bahamian, and African American, to win an Oscar for best actor for ‘Lilies of the Field’ in April 1964. At the time, the Civil Rights Movement was leading […]
Workers to receive payment no later than 12pm on Christmas Eve NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Some 400 to 450 Atlantis workers will be beneficiaries of a $500 stimulus payment as part of the government-funded unemployment assistance program. Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Myles LaRoda told reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Thousands of children and their families drove through the Queen Elizabeth Carnival Grounds for the annual IL Cares Foundation Christmas give back, where they were treated to free toys, treats, and a live entertainment show with Santa Claus and other characters. People began to gather at the grounds in their vehicles […]
“HIV patients can get COVID, but they are not more at risk to get COVID, so they should follow the same precautions and guidelines and get vaccinated, same as everyone else” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — HIV-positive patients accounted for less than one percent of all coronavirus infections and deaths in The Bahamas, according to data provided […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is moving forward with the introduction of a contributory pension plan for new hires in the public service, according to Minister of State for the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle. Rolle, during a weekly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday noted that an analysis has been ongoing, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson yesterday branded the Davis administration’s claims of a $1 billion difference between the Minnis administration’s pre-election fiscal report and government’s actual liabilities as “completely wrong and inappropriate”. Thompson, who served as minister of state for finance under the former administration, during his contribution in Parliament yesterday, […]
Loretta Butler-Turner: Even if you put your money in a rock hole or under your mattress, it is more valuable than keeping it in RBC Social media commenters urge bank customers to close their accounts; no response from officials NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Bahamas has once again drawn the ire of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The pace of vaccinations in The Bahamas appears to have slowed as first-dose coverage reaches just over 27 percent of the population. The government and health authorities continue to encourage vaccine uptake, attributing its “aggressive vaccination campaign” to the beginning of a downward trend in coronavirus cases in the last four weeks. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Red Lobster and Bahama MyFi are the first two companies to launch on the ArawakX crowdfunding platform, with the founders touting the move as a step towards financial inclusion for Bahamians. D’Arcy Rahming Jr, chief technology officer of ArawakX, said: “We have tried to make it super simple so that companies and […]
Health minister claims overcrowding not a result of COVID-19 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government will take legal action to remove bodies being stored at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) morgue if they are not collected by their relatives, said Minister of Health Reward Wells yesterday. The warning comes as officials continue to make appeals to residents […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is expected to receive some 40,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines by the end of August, said Health Minister Renward Wells yesterday. Speaking to reporters outside the House of Assembly, Wells noted that while negotiations are still ongoing to secure a large donation of Pfizer vaccines, the […]
