Fare increase very crucial for survival NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While the cost of bus fare has yet to increase to two dollars, United Public Transportation Company’s President Harrison Moxey said yesterday that drivers are now operating at 20 percent as a result of the pandemic fallout. The country officially reopened its borders to international travel […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It has been just over four months since The Bahamas recorded its first case of the new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 15. To date, there have been 104 cases of COVID-19 throughout the archipelago, including 11 deaths. Of the number, there were 82 confirmed cases on New Providence, eight on Grand Bahama, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has reissued a severe thunderstorm warning for several islands today. Abaco, Andros, the Berry Islands, New Providence, and their adjacent waters are all under severe weather warnings. Grand Bahama, Exuma, Eleuthera, and their adjacent waters are also under a severe thunderstorm watch. In its latest update, the […]
Country faces health challenges and “dire economic situation” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Addressing the 73rd session of the World Health Assembly today, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis renewed calls for assistance as The Bahamas faces two “seismic events” that threaten public health and the country’s economy. The prime minister also repeated his call for the international […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) has confirmed the Service of Remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Dorian will take place on Friday at 10am. The service and burial will be led by the Bahamas Christian Council and Abaco Christian Council, according to a press statement. The service will take place at the […]
NASSAU BAHAMAS — There are not enough COVID-19 tests in country to screen each applicant for the government’s inter-island travel card program, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Delon Brennen. Brennen was responding to questions placed by Eyewitness News about the risk assessment that will guide authorization for individuals to travel throughout the country […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, who now serves as the temporary health minister, was noticeably absent at yesterday’s coronavirus update press conference. It follows a week filled with controversy over the protocol breach that led to the resignation of former Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands. Minnis addressed the country on Sunday during a […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Health has confirmed an additional five cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in The Bahamas. This brings the total number of cases up to 89. Among the newly confirmed cases is a 15-year-old girl from Bimini. Two more cases have been confirmed on the island, including a 36-year-old man and a […]
Mother-of-two says NIB lost unemployment claim after six weeks wait NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After shouldering six long weeks of unemployment due to the country’s coronavirus shutdown, and delays in government assistance, a 25-year-mother of two is facing eviction. Alexis Thompson shared her harrowing story with Eyewitness News on the condition of anonymity and her name […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials have began increased coronavirus (COVID-19) testing on Bimini after two more cases of the virus has been confirmed on the island. The first recorded COVID-19 case on Bimini was also the country’s first recorded virus-related death. Kim Johnson-Rolle, the sister of Immigration minister Elsworth Johnson, died in Princess Margaret Hospital […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Governor-General has issued an amendment to the Emergency Powers COVD-19 regulations, making way for the regulation of care providers. The amendment inserts a new regulation allowing competent authority to make orders regulating the sector of persons providing medical, therapeutic, and other patient care. The latest order comes as Prime Minister Dr. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas yesterday assured that the lives and health of Bahamian students in China are being protected, and dismissed reports of increased racism against black people in the country, The comments come amidst ongoing concerns of rising tension in China over the treatment of Africans as a result […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday signaled increased airline and cruise ship protocols for entering The Bahamas and the Caribbean in the aftermath of coronavirus pandemic. Minnis’ comments come as parts of the United States move to ease restrictions on public life and seek to reopen the U.S economy. Over the weekend, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Carnival 2020 has officially been cancelled with a new date tentatively set for May 2021. “It was our hope that we would have been able to produce an amazing carnival in the fall of 2020,” the Bahamas Carnival Band Owners Association said in a statement obtained by Eyewitness News. “However, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As governments, industries, and citizens world-wide seek to adjust to a new normal amidst the global coronavirus pandemic, new and expectant mothers have also seen challenges in navigating pregnancy and postpartum in the COVID-19 era. Precious Bethell, an expectant first time mother, told Eyewitness News she is struggling to cope with the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) has announced that it will further postpone of the National Service of Remembrance for victims lost during the passage of Hurricane Dorian last year, due to the nationwide coronavirus. The memorial service was planned for March 28, 2020 in Dundas Town, Abaco. However, according to the DRA, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 50-year-old man who tested positive for coronavirus died this morning, taking the country’s COVID-19 death toll to nine, according to health officials There are now 53 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas. Of those cases seven are in Grand Bahama, 44 in New Providence, one in Cat Cay, and one […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There are now 53 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas, as officials confirmed four more cases of the virus today. The latest are on New Providence and have no history and travel. The cases include is a 38-year-old woman and a 33-year-old woman who are hospitalized, along with a 48-year-old woman […]
