NASSAU, BAHAMAS — East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest today hit back at tabloid attacks he claims have persisted against him since the government dismissed a private loan offering. The former deputy prime minister and minister of finance resigned from Cabinet last week after he was included in an untested writ of summons alleging his […]
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LBT: PM driven by “vendetta”
Former FNM deputy leader says Minnis only has “yes men” in circle NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner suggested yesterday that the latest shakeups in the Minnis administration Cabinet have a correlation to the prime minister’s previous leadership opposition. Her comments come days after former Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest resigned from Cabinet […]
Supreme Court grants Kenyan man $640,000 for near seven-year detention
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Supreme Court Justice Indra Charles has awarded Kenyan Douglas Ngumi $641,950 in damages after he was unlawfully detained for more than six years at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre (CRDC). It represents the largest award of its kind for the country, and takes into account Ngumi contracting two diseases, and “numerous” beatings […]
Uncharted waters: the potential of service exports for the Bahamian economy
By Sebas Bastian For some time now, Bahamians have realized that the Bahamian economy of old has not been working for them. Under the weight of increased competition, falling customer service and operating standards, and international regulations, our top two industries — tourism and financial services — do not produce the kind of economic benefit […]
Munroe challenges PM to expunge COVID orders breaches
COP in consultation with AG over breach of orders convictions NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, is calling for the prime minister to expunge the records of individuals who breached COVID-19 orders in the same way he has lobbied for the expunging of records with small amounts of marijuana. Munroe’s comments came amidst increased […]
Moore Bahamas Foundation announces next round of grants
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Moore Bahamas Foundation (“Moore Bahamas”) yesterday announced new grants for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery, bringing their contributions thus far to more than $700,000 as part of a million-dollar pledge by conservation philanthropist, Louis Bacon, for hurricane recovery. Previous recovery grants focused primarily on emergency aid and relief, as well as […]
Remains of a man found in structure fire
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The charred body of a man was found in the rubble of a structural fire on Meadow and Finlayson Street on Saturday. According to reports, the Fire Department received reports of a structural fire in the area around 10.13 pm, and on their arrival, they met a single-story, two-room structure engulfed in […]
Cabinet reviewing environmental damage in Berry Islands
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Environment officials are awaiting the final review from Cabinet on the way forward regarding significant damage to marine assets near the Berry Islands by cruise ships. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Environment advised that a joint probe had been into claims of potential environmental damage caused by vessels sheltering in waters near […]
Former AG: Bahamas shift to republic is inevitable
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Attorney General Sean McWeeney, Q.C. yesterday said the country’s shift to a republic is inevitable in the political evolution of the country, but would likely have to be driven by the government. McWeeney’s comments follow an announcement from Barbados on Monday, that it will remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head […]
Man killed in traffic accident, three others injured
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A man was killed during a traffic collision on East Bay Street shortly before 10 pm last night. police said. According to reports, a white Nissan Note and a burgundy Honda Accord collided in the vicinity of Montagu. Both vehicles were badly damaged. Police said a man in the driver’s seat of […]
D’Aguilar: Govt. not prepared to ease travel requirements
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said today that while other countries may have loosened travel restrictions to reopen their economy, The Bahamas is not prepared to go that the extent. Speaking to reporters outside Cabinet, D’Aguilar unerscored there it is an ongoing discussion between tourism and public health officials over the matter. Under […]
Law enforcement agencies retooling crime strategies for storm-hit islands
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that law enforcement agencies are adjusting their crime-fighting strategies in order to better address the concerns of residents on Abaco. Dames, along with Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle and Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King, visited Abaco on Sunday where they toured the […]
Symonette: “We have got to get people back to work”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas must begin to reopen and start getting people back to work, said St Anne’s MP Brent Symonette yesterday. “I think we have to strike that balance between that lockdown on one end and fully open on the other and start to open so we could have things coming in,” he […]
Bahamasair chairman says COVID-19 testing requirements may keep demand for domestic flights low
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamasair Chairman Tommy Turnquest said yesterday that he is confident the airline is prepared to resume its domestic flight schedule today. “I’ve been told that we are ready to go,” Turnquest told Eyewitness News. “We’re only flying the ATRs because we are only going to the Family Islands.” Turnquest advised that the airline currently […]
Eighteen COVID deaths in two weeks
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There have been 18 coronavirus deaths confirmed in The Bahamas over the past two weeks, propelling the country’s death count to 58. An additional 16 deaths are under investigation. The deaths include men and women between the ages of 20 to 99-years-old. Yesterday, the Ministry of Health confirmed two more deaths in […]
Man found dead off Bacardi Road
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The body of a man was found wrapped in a sheet shortly after midnight on a track road off Bacardi Road, according to police. Police said they received reports from a concerned citizen around 8pm on Saturday, advising that a homicide may have occurred on Blyden Road off Bacardi Road. Acting on […]
Ministry of Health appeals for nursing staff amid shortage
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health has put out an appeal for nursing staff amidst the exponential rise in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 during the country’s second wave of cases. Acting Director of Nursing in the Ministry of Health Gina Dean told Eyewitness News that the increased number of hospitalizations and […]
PM marks anniversary of Hurricane Dorian, pledges “unwavering commitment” to restoration
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today pledged his “abiding and unwavering commitment” to continue to do all that he can to help to restore the lives and the communities of those devastated by Hurricane Dorian one year ago. Dorian ravaged Abaco and Grand Bahama for three days with maximum sustained winds at […]