NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police in North Andros are investigating a break-in at the Customs Department that was discovered on Friday morning. Superintendent James Moss told Eyewitness News that investigations are ongoing and it is still unclear what was stolen from the office. Moss also could not indicate whether there was any forced entry into the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Scotiabank Bahamas plans to continue its investment in the latest banking technologies to provide greater convenience for customers, and help minimize banking disruptions amid the ongoing health crisis. Managing Director Roger Archer said the bank has made multi-million dollar investments in its mobile app and online banking platforms over the past 6 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The bodies of two women were found in separate incidents in Eleuthera and New Providence over the weekend. Foul play is suspected in both matters, according to police. In the first incident, the body of a woman was found on the shoreline in Lower Bogue Eleuthera shortly before 12pm on Saturday. “On […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Royal Bahamas Defence Force will convene a formal Board of Inquiry to investigate the grounding of a vessel while on patrol off Ragged Island on Friday. According to a statement, the HMBS Cascarilla sustained no material damage and remains in operational readiness. However, two crew members were airlifted to New Providence […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is “clearly winning” as a destination of choice for private aviation, according to a well-known private aviation executive, who also flagged increased interest in the destination. Rick Gardner, a US commercial pilot, flight instructor and Bahamas Flying Ambassador, told Eyewitness News that traffic between July 1 to September 16 was […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Limeade joined forces with The Munroe Foundation to distribute 100 gallons of limeade and lunch throughout the community of Bain and Grants Town alongside MP Travis Robinson on Saturday. The event “Community Cares” was hosted at the Fellowship Word and Disciple Center, and comes at a time when many are out of work […]
Dear Editor, We, Nurses are often referred to as the “backbone” of the healthcare system and the front liners and gatekeepers in healthcare. Yet, few seem to care about the nurses, as we face this global COVID-19 pandemic which is adversely impacting our healthcare system. We have been bombarded with all kind of negative publicity […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local entrepreneur says he is remaining “hopeful” over the tourism industry’s rebound, having had to close his company’s doors amid “significant” losses. Jay Forbes founded Tasty Teas along with his mother back in 2013, offering whole tea leaves, filtered tea bags and iced teas made with Bahamian plants herbs and fruits. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acting Director of Social Services Lillian Quant-Forbes said while all Hurricane Dorian shelters have closed, the government continues to assist storm victims with food, rent and other assistance. In the aftermath of the deadly storm, which ravaged Abaco and most of Grand Bahama, the government activated several shelters across the country, housing more […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A young boy was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting outside a residence in Nassau Village. According to police, the occupant of a blue vehicle approached a residence at Esmaralda Avenue and Alexander Blvd and opened fire on a group of people standing outside shortly before 9pm on Sunday. Assistant Superintendent […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — British Colonial Hilton has advised staff members that it will extend its temporary suspension of operations until further notice, citing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the country. In a letter to its staff on Friday, the hotel said: “We were hoping to resume our operations in October but unfortunately, this is not […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and injured shortly before 11pm on Saturday in Bimini, according to reports. The man told police that he was sitting in his vehicle at a resort when another man he knew, approached him, produced a handgun, and opened fire. He was transported to the clinic with non-life-threatening injuries. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating a suicide attempt in Grand Bahama on Saturday. According to reports, officers were alerted that a woman was found in the sea attempting to take her own life shortly before 9pm on Saturday in the Williams Town area. Family members, bystanders, and officers assisted in the matter and she […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Category 3 hurricane that has formed in the Atlantic is not projected to impact The Bahamas, and will instead veer north toward New Brunswick, and adjacent US states, according to the National Hurricane Center. Teddy was moving northwest at 14 miles per hour and is forecasted to approach Bermuda late Sunday […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 100 Chinese construction workers at The Pointe development will return home in mid-October, according to Counselor at the Chinese Embassy Haigang Yin. “We are still working on that arrangement, but we are making progress,” Yin told Eyewitness News. “I have been working with CCA (China Construction America) to realize this […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin said yesterday she does not support an extension of the emergency orders to October 31, noting the prime minister has not sufficiently justified a continued infringement of constitutional rights. “I do not see the rationale or the reason that he wants to extend it,” Hanna-Martin told Eyewitness News. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Labour John Pinder said yesterday that while adherence to COVID-19 protocols has improved on construction sites, there continues to be too many instances of breaches among the industry. According to Pinder, inspectors from the Occupational Health and Safety Unit (OHSU) continue to visit construction sites across New Providence to ensure […]
