NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid complaints from some passengers that the punctuality of some of Western Air’s routes have fallen short, the Bahamian air carrier has committed to restoring the “on-time standard you expect from us”. “To our valued passengers, we’re on it and we hear you,” said Western Air. “We understand the on-time standard you […]
Health officials expected to discuss lifting mask mandate on Family Islands with zero active cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While New Providence continues to record the vast majority of coronavirus cases in this latest surge, which some health authorities have characterized as a fifth wave, new infections have begun to rear on some of the Family Islands […]
An op-ed by Bishop Neil Ellis, pastor at Mount Tabor Church NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The coronavirus pandemic has radically interrupted our world over the last two years. Due to the trauma inflicted by this once-in-a-hundred-year occurrence, we’ve had to endure the hardship of social distancing and separation from our loved ones and experience death in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Consultant Physician Staff Association (CPSA) President Sabriquet Pinder-Butler said yesterday that while the association would consider RT-PCR COVID-19 testing at the borders an “ideal” solution amid another wave of infections, there is no simple fix at this stage with the public wanting additional freedoms, and the need to balance health and the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — “We are in another wave of COVID,” Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Dr Nikkiah Forbes confirmed today. There has been a steady rise in infection in recent days. The rate of cases has more than tripled in the last couple of months. “We’re seeing an increase in cases […]
Nine more COVID deaths reclassified Another 49 COVID-19 cases recorded on Wednesday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Public Hospitals Authority advised yesterday that Princess Margaret Hospital was operating at full capacity as a result of non-COVID-19 patients seeking care amid a backlog during the pandemic. The PHA said the hospital expects an increase of 23 beds […]
Honorary Doctorate degree planned for A.D. Hanna NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The University of The Bahamas (UB) Commencement Ceremony that will be held next week is expected to be one of its largest since the pandemic, with well over 600 graduands who comprise the 2022 Commencement Class having completed their academic matriculation in an era […]
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Regional bank CIBC FirstCaribbean has hailed nurses like Kerstin Usher of the Bahamas as pillars of the Caribbean healthcare system. In paying tribute to regional nurses on International Nurses Day last week, CEO of CIBC FirstCaribbean, Colette Delaney heaped praise on the profession noting that nurses are “the pillars of the regional […]
Dear Editor, Over a 30-plus-year career in law and as a former magistrate, I am pleased to say there has been a steady positive evolution in both our judiciary and our jurisprudence. Unlike in the past, the present complement of our judiciary each possesses the comportment and temperament the esteemed position demands. They are in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is set to increase its academic footprint through an expanded partnership with Central State University. Students from both institutions now have the opportunity to study at the partnering school and receive full credits. The discussions to put parameters in place for the relationship took place when […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — AM Best has removed Coralisle Group Ltd.’s subsidiaries (“CG” or the “Group”) from “under review with developing implications” and affirmed CG’s credit rating following its acquisition of Barbados based Massy United Insurance Ltd (“United Insurance”) earlier this month. According to a press release, AM Best affirmed CG’s Financial Strength Rating of “A” […]
Triblock HR, explicitly developed for Bahamian businesses, automates HR tasks, drastically increasing efficiencies NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Plato Alpha, a Bahamian-owned and operated software development company, is echoing this year’s International Human Resources Day (May 20) theme – “HR Shaping The New Future,” through the launch of Triblock HR; a next-generation HR and Payroll platform that […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A detention order from the Magistrate’s Court allowed police to seize 12 vehicles connected to Long Island MP Adrian Gibson last week. Eyewitness News can also reveal that police Commissioner Paul Rolle made Gibson hand over his gun. Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner Leamond Delevaux has informed his lawyer, Romona Farquharson-Seymour, that police now […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding COVID-19 cases more than tripling in recent weeks, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville said the government is not minded to tighten any restrictions at this time, pointing to the low COVID-19 indicators such as hospitalizations. As of Sunday, hospitalizations stood at 14, up from the nine hospitalized cases […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A top lawyer was reduced to tears after Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt allegedly berated her in court with “personal attacks” that included demeaning references to obeah and her gravely ill mother. The details of the interaction between the chief magistrate and Christina Galanos are contained in court documents and have not been […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded 63 coronavirus cases on Friday, according to the Ministry of Health. Of the new infections, 58 were recorded on New Providence, two on Abaco, two on Eleuthera and one had a pending location. Imported cases continued to make up a significant portion of new infections. A total of 28 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard is questioning the Davis administration’s plans for Bahamas Power & Light, saying the Shell deal, hedging for lower electricity and the rate reduction bond policy all appear unsettled. His statement came after BPL announced the appointment of Shevonn Cambridge, a former director of URCA. “It appears […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — When Antonio Hall left his career in architecture in 2016 to “try his hand” at farming, he was given the nickname the “crazy farmer”. Still, hard work, determination, and a passion for the soil enabled his business Green Leaf Farms (GLF), to sprout from an idea into a thriving enterprise. “A lot […]
