NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Crypto Isle, The Bahamas’ first and only cryptocurrency and blockchain coworking space, knowledge source, and membership community, has officially opened its oceanfront coworking space with the launch of its masterclass series. Solopreneurs and teams from all industries can access a suite of coworking spaces, from hot desks to private offices, complete with […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Da Bush Cook is teaming up with Lupus242 for its Burgers For A Cause initiative this month. According to a statement, the fun, “FOODraiser” concept was launched earlier this year in partnership with Rotaract Club of Nassau Sunset to help raise funds for established NGOs and leading community causes. Chef Corey Small, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The mother of a boy who was allegedly sodomized with objects at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home on Sunday is distraught and says her child appears to have been hampered by the alleged attack. Donna Thompson, whose name has been changed to protect the identity of the alleged victim, alleged there was […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — ACTING Chief Medical Officer Dr Phillip Swann said The Bahamas is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases but not enough to stir concern among health professionals. Vaccination committee member Dr David Davis, meanwhile, said one batch of the Pfizer vaccine, the only vaccine currently available in The Bahamas, will expire at the […]
Another 37 infections confirmed Saturday, 24 had a history of travel NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Coronavirus infections have more than tripled in the last month, though health stakeholders have not yet determined whether the trend is sustained, an early indication of another wave, or predominantly the result of increased economic activity and travel. In an interview with […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Michael Pintard said yesterday that while the Free National Movement (FNM) parliamentary caucus supports all attempts to empower Bahamians and create Bahamian homeowners, all the appropriate boxes must be checked with each housing development to ensure the success of the project. Parliament debated a resolution to transfer Crown Land in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with the murder of Michael Beckford. Beckford was shot dead while at a barbershop on April 3. Javaughn Charlton, 21, who appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, was not required to enter a plea to the charge. According to police reports, the victim […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of State for the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle said while she understood that Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe spoke as an attorney on the controversial ruling of a 40-year-old man who was sentenced to four years in prison after impregnating a 14-year-old schoolgirl, she can speak as a mother of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has ratified a 54-member team to represent The Bahamas this month at the 49th CARIFTA Games in Kingston, Jamaica. The federation selected the team yesterday following the completion of the weekend trials at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. BAAA president Drumeco Archer […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) President Amancha Williams encouraged residents to continue to follow the practiced methods that mitigate COVID, noting “its too soon” to stop wearing masks. Williams noted the removal of the requirement to wear masks in certain settings in The Bahamas has spurred enthusiasm that the policy could soon be […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has submitted a request to Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle for additional security at Parliament over a voice note circulated by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell that calls on supporters to defend Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis. Mitchell sent out the call after Minnis […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Patrick J. Bethel High School on Abaco is expected to receive several supply teachers to address the ongoing teacher shortage and will return to face-to-face learning in a phased manner by this week, according to Minister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin. This comes after several teachers and parents of Patrick J Bethel […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that the Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) made the recommendation to limit the requirement of face masks in certain spaces in resorts, noting that more than 90 percent of visitors to The Bahamas are “fully vaccinated and tested”. According to the latest Health […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Over the weekend, the Ministry of Health announced further relaxations of the COVID-19 protocols that would see an adjustment of mask requirements and an increase in number of attendees allowed at outdoor social gatherings. In a statement outlining the changes to the measures, the ministry said it remains cautiously optimistic about the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of Health and Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dr Duane Sands yesterday called on the government to provide the data used to inform the “dramatic changes” to COVID-19 health protocols. Sands’ comment comes after the government announced further relaxations of the protocols over the weekend. The new protocols include the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The organizers of a concert featuring Jamaican artist Shenseea said yesterday that they have received approval from the Ministry of Health to host the concert at a new date. The event was previously slated for March 19 at the National Stadium Carnival Grounds. According to Michael Ferguson or Guidance, who posted a new […]
