Tag: Eyewitness News
New COVID-19 patients all over the age of 50
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The six new COVID-19 cases announced today are all over the age of 55, and the oldest confirmed patient is a 96-year-old man. The man has been hospitalized, alongside a 72-year-old male health care worker and a 59-year-old man – all of whom had no travel history. The Ministry of Health released […]
After Dorian, COVID-19 “more than just a double whammy”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS —A well-known Abaco poultry producer yesterday said businesses on Abaco and Grand Bahama have been dealt “more than a double whammy” within the last seven months. Lance Pinder, Operations Manager at Abaco Big Bird told Eyewitness News that the COVID-19 pandemic had struck just as there appeared to be some signs of recovery […]
Darville: Death of suspected COVID-19 patient raises concerns for Family Islands
Patient tested for virus, but results have yet been confirmed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Michael Darville said today that the death of a suspected COVID-19 patient, who was airlifted from Bimini to New Providence, raises significant concerns about the processes in place to support those who fall ill to the virus in the Family Islands. […]
Businesses urged to ‘pay it forward’ for economic recovery
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamian economy will be able to bounce back faster from the COVID-19 fallout if the business community takes advantage of the various relief offers and ‘pays it forward’, according to a local financial executive. Robert Pantry, founder and chief executive of Simplified Lending said: “I would encourage the business community to […]
McCartney: Bahamas must progress towards greater efficiency
Situation is ‘daunting” but “we will overcome it” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas must come out of the COVID-19 crisis more advanced and progressing towards greater efficiency a well-known businessman and attorney said yesterday, noting, “It’s a difficult situation but we will overcome it”. Branville McCartney, the former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader, said: “We […]
Bahamian tech developer launches professional services App
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian technology solutions provider is gearing up for the launch of a professional services application and website aimed at helping small businesses grow and expand their offerings. Kevin Adderley, a Bahamian tech developer residing in Seattle, says the Pro242 App and website are set to officially launch on Thursday. Both platforms […]
