NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While there are no concerns that the rising tensions from days-long protests across the United States will spill over to The Bahamas, some Bahamians are participating on the frontlines. Protestors in the U.S. continue to rally across the country’s 50 states against systemic racism and police brutality in demonstrations sparked by the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Obie Ferguson yesterday expressed disappointment over the government’s decision to reject the union’s request to host a Labour Day Motorcade. The motorcade would have replaced the annual events that were canceled as a result of the global coronavirus and emergency measures implemented by the government […]
Charges recommended for eight detainees NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Immigration officials yesterday said detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Center did not breach the common area of the dorms during an altercation at the facility earlier this week. In an earlier statement, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) reported “some of the detainees were able to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bishop Delton Fernander has been returned to his post as president of the Bahamas Christian Council, after the religious organization held its election yesterday. Fernander ran unopposed. The BCC held its elections on Tuesday after being postponed due to the local measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “Times have been […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Taxicab Union president Wesley Ferguson yesterday expressed concerns over the enforcement of COVID-19 safety protocols as taxi drivers return to work next week. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Ferguson said he expected the protocols to “fizzle out” if there is no surge in infected cases. “I think that as long […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National Insurance Board (NIB) is advising employers to inform the board when their employees return to work as this will affect payment of their ongoing unemployment benefit claim. In a notice yesterday, NIB said employers should submit a letter via email to returntowork@nib-bahamas.com. “This notification should take place promptly upon the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Some detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Center destroyed fencing to mount an escape as tensions rise at the facility over the stalled repatriation process due to COVID-19. In a statement, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force explained Haitian migrants at the facility launched a hunger strike and demonstrated “belligerent behavior” as they […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Social Services remains in crisis mode as it continues to serve individuals impacted during the passage of Hurricane Dorian some six months ago. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Assistant Director of Social Services Leonard Cargill said the government continues to provide assistance to Bahamians who were displaced from […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS —Bahamasair will begin a phased ramp up of its flight services based on demand, according to its chairman Tommy Turnquest. Turnquest told Eyewitness News that the national flag carrier has had a ‘rough fiscal year’ having suffered some $20 million in losses due to a combination of Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19. “We will […]
