PM to criminals: “Think of the future and resist”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday urged criminals to think about their country and its future and resist a life of crime in the aftermath of the massacre of six men on Jerome Avenue on Thursday. A woman and a two-year-old girl were also shot during the incident. Asked about the shooting, Minnis […]

MEN’S CLUB: Lack of women in Cabinet decried as “utter disappointment”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Officials and organizations in the country are calling the lack of female representation in Cabinet extremely disappointing and gravely concerning following the resignation of former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle, who was the only woman in Cabinet. Rolle resigned from the position on Tuesday, though the reason remains unclear. […]

HEAD-ON: Davis challenges PM to public debate

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday challenged the prime minister to stand ready to debate him on a national stage in the upcoming general election campaign. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the opening of the western MacFit360 gym, Davis reiterated his position on the matter. “I said […]

COVID COLOSSEUM: PM warns against travel to “northern neighbors”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today begged Bahamians not to travel outside the country at this time as he remarked on the ongoing surge of COVID-19 in North America. During a communication to Parliament today, Minnis referred to those countries as a “COVID colosseum”. He suggested Bahamians explore domestic travel instead, adding […]

South Eleuthera MP confirmed positive for COVID-19

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 […]

NP COVID-19 cases surpass GB cases

751 COVID-19 cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The number of cases in New Providence has surpassed the number of cases in Grand Bahama as the country sees a significant second surge of coronavirus cases, which began in early July. Health officials confirmed  30 new cases of COVID-19 in New Providence and six new infections on Grand […]

PM: Govt. to review manifesto

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday that his administration will still seek to implement much of its campaign promises before the end of their first term. Minnis was responding to questions from Eyewitness News over the recent selection of the Consistencies Commission and whether the move signals a delay in the […]

MOFA: No position yet on U.S./Bahamas travel

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, […]

PM Minnis is new Health Minister

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis will “temporarily” assume the position of Health Minister following the resignation of Dr. Duane Sands, announced The Cabinet Office tonight. Sands’ resignation comes after a shocking revelation last week that six American permanent residents were allowed to disembark a plane along with a donation of COVID-19 test […]

Waves of panicked shopping

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 […]

GB vendors say Grand Lucaya their lifeline

Vendors that occupy the straw market in Port Lucaya Market Place in Grand Bahama told Eyewitness News on Wednesday, that they remain optimistic about government’s plan to buy the now-closed Grand Lucaya Resort. Vendors said government’s investment in the property would improve their economic standing at a critical time, as they insisted they have fallen […]

Sumner: Govt. should revisit size of cabinet, public service hiring freeze

Despite efforts to balance the country’s books and slash government expenses, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer’s Confederation CEO, Edison Sumner, told reporters yesterday that the Minnis Administration has more work to do if they want to get the country’s fiscal house in order and suggested the prime minister begin with, what Sumner calls, a […]

$4 billion to be injected into GB economy

Grand Bahama is set for a major economic boost according to Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Hubert Minnis, who announced in Parliament yesterday that an estimated $4 billion will be injected into its economy in short order. Slated as an oil refinery and storage facility east of the island, the approved project is being facilitated […]