PAHO urges countries in the Americas to limit hours of alcohol sales, ban alcohol advertising and increase taxes on alcohol Drinking contributes to more than 300K deaths every year, WASHINGTON, DC — Alcohol consumption was responsible for an average of 85,000 deaths annually during the period 2013 to 2015 in the Americas, where per capita […]
Healthy Caribbean Youth call to action to be held this morning across CARICOM territories, including The Bahamas BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Voting is currently underway across CARICOM member states to adopt the Final Draft CARICOM Regional Standard for Specification for labeling of pre-packaged foods (FDCRS 5:2010), which includes specifications for octagonal high in warning labels that […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nurses in Grand Bahama are reportedly calling in sick today amid revelations that a long-protested shift system was embedded in the appointment letters of new hires. Bahamas Nurses President Amancha Williams told Eyewitness News that she is investigating reports that members have called in sick and suggested the action could be more […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s initiative to relocate boarders from the Princess Margaret Hospital will cost $800,000 in the first year, said Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday. During a press conference, Campbell advised that some 30 boarders will be moved to senior residential facilities in order to free up bed capacity at the hospital. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Central and South Eleuthera MP Hank Johnson confirmed today that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Johnson, who posted the update to his Facebook page, said he is currently hospitalized in New Providence. “I thank the medical staff for their skilled and detailed care of me and all the Bahamians battling this […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Barbara Williams, 55, said she had a double mastectomy in April because she was unable to continue her regular chemotherapy treatments due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nearly four months later, the Grand Bahaman resident said she is unable to begin a new set of chemotherapy treatments necessary for her recovery. Williams is among […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson yesterday said reconstruction of the Rand Memorial Hospital is expected to be completed next month. Thompson made the revelation in a statement hitting back at criticisms from the Progressive Liberal Party over the government’s mitigation efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus on […]
Immigration minister urges Bahamians to take COVID-19 seriously NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson yesterday said the country could not afford constant repatriations of undocumented migrants apprehended in Bahamian waters. Johnson underscored the cost was not only financial, pointing to risks to livelihood as the country grapples with rising coronavirus cases. His comments come […]
Bahamas Miami Consul General warns against non-essential travel to Florida NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said yesterday that the government has yet to determine an official position on travel to COVID-19 hotspots in the United States. Henfield noted that the prime minister chaired a meeting yesterday with the Minister of Tourism, […]
WHO said Friday the world has entered “new and dangerous” phase of pandemic NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday raised concern over whether the government has implemented sufficient safety protocols to ready The Bahamas and its citizens for the influx of potentially virus carrying visitors upon the reopening of the country’s borders to […]
One confirmed new case in last five days NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has no new cases of COVID-19 today, according to the Ministry of Health. In a statement, the ministry said there have been 93 cases of the virus, and 43 remain active. Six COVID-patients remain hospitalized. Thirty-nine people have recovered from the virus. […]
The Bahamas will need over 1 mil. – 2 mil. N95 masks to manage 80 COVID-19 cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chinese embassy in The Bahamas yesterday donated an additional batch of medical supplies to the Bahamian government as the country battles a “surge” of COVID-19 cases. The supplies include N95 masks, protective suits, goggles, […]
Extended lockdown prompts rush to food stores, gas stations Chaotic scenes around New Providence as tensions rise Shoppers cont. to trickle out of stores after 10pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Waves of shoppers swarmed food stores throughout New Providence yesterday, enduring hours-long lines in high temperatures in hopes of stocking up ahead of the five-day nationwide […]
WHO says COVID-19 not ordinarily an aerosol, but may be possible in “specific circumstances” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands today reaffirmed the government’s preparedness and capacity to combat a “surge” of COVID-19 cases should local spread continue and peak in The Bahamas. “All across The Bahamas Mr. Speaker we have been […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Some residents in shantytowns throughout New Providence are unaware of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and have yet to take the necessary precautions to reduce its spread locally. The Bahamas is bracing for further impact of the global pandemic after recording its first confirmed case of the virus, which can cause severe […]
Shutdown of majority of services, the result of union industrial action NASSAU,BAHAMAS — As scores of junior doctors withdrew services over holiday pay issues, there was a shutdown of significant services at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama, among other public health facilities, as a result. Approximately 400 junior […]
Super Value owner says grocers anxious to get the full picture NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Super Value President Rupert Roberts said yesterday that while he “remains watchful” as the government moves to expand the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt breadbasket items, he was somewhat shocked by the move. Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands made the […]
