NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The body of a 27-year-old man was fished out of the South Beach Canal yesterday after he reportedly drowned while swimming with a group of people. Police Press Liason ASP Audley Peters advised that a complaint went to the South Beach Police station shortly after 12pm and reported that a family member […]
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52 WEEKS LATER: 1,200 public service workers officially made permanent and pensionable as govt promised
Rolle: It’s not political; we made a commitment to them when we hired them last summer NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has officially made some 1,200 workers from its 52-week unemployment program permanent and pensionable, confirmed Public Services Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday. He announced on a Free National Movement (FNM) rally stage in Abaco on Monday […]
DISAPPPOINTED: D’Aguilar dismayed by Grand Lucayan sale delay but says govt will “soldier on” after election
“We tried very hard to get it completed” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday expressed disappointment over the government’s inability to close the sale of the Grand Lucayan prior to the end of the Minnis administration’s current term in office. Speaking to reporters prior to the last Cabinet meeting of […]
SIGNS OF EASING: Surge in COVID infections showing indications of downward trend
PM Minnis expected to make address today; MOH to hold press conference next week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding an overwhelming number of coronavirus hospitalizations, an analysis of the confirmed cases since August and September shows the beginning of a downward trend. A Ministry of Health statement read: “Analysis of COVID-19 data by the Ministry of Health […]
VACCINATION PACE SLOWS: Data suggests possible waning in vaccine uptake
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The pace of vaccinations in The Bahamas appears to have slowed as first-dose coverage reaches just over 27 percent of the population. The government and health authorities continue to encourage vaccine uptake, attributing its “aggressive vaccination campaign” to the beginning of a downward trend in coronavirus cases in the last four weeks. […]
A SIDE OF SUGAR WITH YOUR SHOT: Atlantis launches Vax for Cash incentive
“For those team members that don’t win the raffle, they are winning for their health and protecting their loved ones at home too” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Atlantis resort yesterday announced that it has launched a Vax for Cash incentive to encourage all of its team members to become fully vaccinated. However, Bahamas Hotel Catering […]
REDEVELOPMENT ON ANDROS: Bahamian consortium acquires historic Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina
70 to 100 employees to be taken on during construction; 60 to 80 full-time employees when fully operational “This is a great day for The Bahamas, for Andros and for the people of Fresh Creek” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 100 percent Bahamian-owned private consortium of hotel and marina developers as well as investors have purchased […]
“NO PROSPECT OF SUCCESS”: COA affirms 25-year sentence of armed robber
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 25-year sentence of a man convicted of armed robbery in 2018, noting that “none of the grounds advanced by the intended appellant has any realistic prospect of success”. Court of Appeal Justices Jon Isaacs, Maureen Crane-Scott and Milton Evans ruled on the matter. In September […]
“WE ARE SUFFERING”: Former Gaming Board staff urge govt to honor court ruling for their reinstatement
Employees seeking audience with PM to have the matter resolved “We have been waiting for a response from them since last December when they dropped their case” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Some 24 terminated Gaming Board employees who were ordered by a judge to be reinstated over a year ago are urging the government to immediately […]
Police investigate Bimini shooting after party supporters clash
ALICE TOWN, BIMINI — Police are investigating a recent shooting that took place in Bimini following the Free National Movement’s drive-in rally yesterday. Last night, residents alleged there was a clash with Free National Movement supporters and Progressive Liberal Party supporters on a motorcade, following the event. Police released a statement on the incident this […]
OUT OF OFFICE: Public service union members at hospital, airport did not show up to work
Aviation director labels union action an “illegal withdrawal of labor” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hundreds of Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) members did not show up to work yesterday, impacting services at several airports throughout the country and departments at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) advised that services at the PMH […]
NEW RULES: PRD outlines COVID-19 health measures for September 16 polls
Old and disabled to be allowed to vote immediately with PRD concierge program NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Parliamentary Registration Department has outlined specific COVID-19 health measures for Election Day, which includes the prohibition of political party campaigners on-premises or within 100 yards of the polling site. It has been a longstanding tradition during General Elections for […]
PM to North Abaconians: “Don’t be fooled by the PLP”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that while the Free National Movement (FNM) is committed to rebuilding Abaco over the “long term” and has plans to promote its economy and residents, a vote for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would see the island ignored, and “corruption and scandal” resume on day […]
A CONVINCING CASE: New data shows unvaccinated continue to be hospitalized and die
Forbes says data should be convincing argument to become vaccinated and keep up public health measures NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The latest data on coronavirus patients in the last month shows that the overwhelming majority of patients being hospitalized and dying continues to be unvaccinated individuals. However, there were at least three cases of fully vaccinated […]
STARK REALITY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Three maternal deaths in the past six weeks; 10 since March 2020
COVID-19 could tremendously impact the country’s maternal mortality rate NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There have been 10 maternal deaths at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and three within the past six weeks, said Head of PMH Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Dr Richard Braham. During a Public Hospitals […]
ELECTION SPIKE?: Forbes advises failure to follow health measures will result in increased cases
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While health officials were unable to say whether the recent election activities and advance poll will result in an increase in cases of the coronavirus, Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Dr Nikkiah Forbes indicated that any events where public health measures are not rigidly followed could result in […]
NATURE SHUNNED: reEarth chief slams political parties for poor attention to environmental protection
“We continue to go down the wrong road in terms of protecting the environment” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A well-known environmentalist said yesterday that she was “saddened” that none of the political parties vying for governance have displayed any awareness of the need for environmental protections. According to Sam Duncombe, reEarth’s president, local environmentalists have continually […]
CRUISE BUSINESS BOOMING: More liners add Bahamas itineraries; Carnival and MSC announce sailings
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will restart its Carnival Pride cruise line from Baltimore, with seven-day cruises to The Bahamas and stops in Nassau, Freeport and Carnival’s private-island destination, Half Moon Cay. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “We’re thrilled to be back in Baltimore, providing our guests […]
