Tag: Eyewitness News Online

“She had spent so many hurricanes in her home; no one was expecting Dorian to be as bad as it ...

NO ONE LEFT BEHIND: Govt workers will be included in digital transformation plan, Thompson says

by Natario McKenzie

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of State for Finance Kwasi Thompson yesterday acknowledged that as the government forges ahead with its ...

Tito’s teams up with local restaurants for Food 4 Friends

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant difficult times for scores of Bahamian workers and families ...

MOTA US team returns to in-person business activity at 2021 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo

Tourism ministry promotes Bahamas as close to US, safe, fun and open for visitors LAKELAND, FLORIDA — The Islands of ...

“SHE WAS NOT A SWIMMER”: Man tells court he believes his mother drowned during Dorian as inquest continues

“The balcony collapsed and that was the last time I saw her” “I wanted to bring her back to a ...

HOT IN THE BAHAMAS: Access Accelerator and Royal Caribbean partner to spice things up with Bahamian small businesses

Partnership to create opportunities for local peppers and hot sauce to be used on cruise ships and sold at cruise ...

Scotiabank upgrades ABM network

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Bank assures of enhanced services to follow temporary disruptions NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Managing Director of Scotiabank (Bahamas) Roger Archer yesterday ...

VACCINATION BY FORCE: Labour director warns businesses against mandatory vaccination policies

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Labour John Pinder said yesterday that his department received numerous complaints and inquiries from associates ...

“WALKING ON DEAD BODIES”: Dorian survivor recalls three-day search for missing husband in storm’s aftermath

Wife testifies during coroner's inquest that she saw her husband's body but has not been informed of DNA match NASSAU, ...

FLYING ON FAITH?: Bishop who crashed plane on Abaco did not have valid registration or airworthiness certificates

“God put us in the swamp where the landing was smooth and no one was injured” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bishop ...

PAHO: Vaccines alone will not stop the surge

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Noting that COVID-19 vaccines to the Americas have slowed, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa ...

SLIM CHANCES: Forecaster tells court it would have been difficult for anyone to survive Dorian’s intensity

Met office: Alerts were sent out “long before the storm was threatening The Bahamas” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Director of ...

A PAWESOME INITIATIVE: NPEP and BAARK partner to reduce canine population at the landfill

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) demonstrated its commitment to support the Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights ...

SOLID GROUND: Consultant urges govt to move on small business legislation

by Natario McKenzie

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local small business consultant said yesterday that the government must quickly enact small business legislation to ...

Convicted armed robber denied extension to appeal conviction

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the conviction and nine-year sentence of a man who robbed a ...

PICKING UP: Bahamasair “reasonably pleased” with uptick in passenger traffic

by Natario McKenzie

Flag carrier predicting 50-60 percent recovery “March was one of the better months since the onset of the pandemic” NASSAU, ...

EU-funded programme provides direct support to Bahamian farmers

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — In keeping with the mission of the government of The Bahamas to expand economic diversification and support ...

UNDERMINED: Constituencies Commission chair accuses PM of “undermining” boundaries report

April 14, 2021