Tag: Eyewitness News Online

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas recorded 14 confirmed coronavirus cases yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health. The cases consisted ...

Man believed to be in his 50s killed in his home, found in doorway

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was killed in his home on Wilson Track off Wulff Road shortly after 5am this ...

The Children’s Place celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

NASSAU, BAHAMAS —The Children’s Place Upper and Lower school created an infomercial in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on ...

Govt. to introduce $1,000 fine or jail time to ensure compliance with rapid antigen testing policy

UPTICK: COVID cases on the increase on GB

Events and smaller gatherings may be cause of spike NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There has been an uptick in coronavirus (COVID-19) ...

BOOKED AND BUSY: Vaccine committee notes vaccination registration increasing daily

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1,500 people received first jab to date Govt to start publishing vaccination dashboard on Wednesday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Registration for ...

OVERSUBSCRIBED: Nassau Cruise Port bond offering tops $130 mil.

“THIS IS A BIG DEAL”: Nassau Cruise Port chief touts economic benefit of Royal Caribbean’s return

by Natario McKenzie

“The order book for new cruise lines is very strong despite the pandemic” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nassau Cruise Port’s top ...

INDOOR PRIVILEGE: “Possibility” for vaccinated individuals to be allowed to dine indoors after first jab, PM hints

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Saturday said he is in discussions with health officials to determine ...

Ferguson: Severed Grand Lucayan workers must be reemployed

UNDER SEIGE: TUC president says there appears to be a scheme to undermine trade unions in the country

by Natario McKenzie

Ferguson: The upcoming election is the “most consequential election since January 10, 1967 for workers and trade unions in The ...

Newly-appointed Chinese ambassador confident pandemic will be “defeated” in The Bahamas

by Royston Jones Jr.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador-designate Dai Qingli has expressed confidence that with the joint efforts of The Bahamas ...

INJECTIONS CONTINUE: Sandilands rolls out COVID vaccinations for staff

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) began its rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Friday, making the vaccine available ...

PM Minnis opens passport office on Long Island

LONG ISLAND, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis opened another satellite passport office last Friday, March 19, in what ...

REVTV reports subscription decline as viewers prefer streaming over traditional TV

by Natario McKenzie

Cable Bahamas seeking URCA approval to restructure its packages accordingly NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Cable Bahamas has told its regulator that ...

PM clarifies quarantine measures for public servants

Department of Immigration launches e-services online portal

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Immigration has announced the launch of an online portal for renewal applications, with plans ...

Op-Ed: ESG integration is needed

By Derek Smith Jr As the focus on climate change steadily grows and climbs to the top of many governments’ ...

BREEF launches photography book “Bahamas Underwater” with award-winning photographer Shane Gross in partnership with Rolex

Every school in The Bahamas to receive a donated copy NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Reef Environmental Educational Foundation (BREEF) ...

ON REMAND: Chief Magistrate denies bail of men accused of negligent manslaughter in boating accident

by Royston Jones Jr.

March 20, 2021

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Supreme Court grants bail to one following application NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt denied the bail of two ...

Restrictions on weddings, funerals somewhat eased — no end to curfew yet

by Royston Jones Jr.

March 20, 2021