WHO says cases identified mainly, but not exclusively, in MSMs NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials in The Bahamas are closely monitoring for Monkeypox, a virus that is not usually detected outside of Africa, but has been confirmed in Europe, the Americas, Australia, and 13 other countries outside the Mother Land. The virus is most common […]
Another 37 infections confirmed Saturday, 24 had a history of travel NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Coronavirus infections have more than tripled in the last month, though health stakeholders have not yet determined whether the trend is sustained, an early indication of another wave, or predominantly the result of increased economic activity and travel. In an interview with […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis yesterday announced a series of relaxations of COVID-19 restrictions, including the easing of rules surrounding large events. The change comes as the country sees vastly reduced numbers of infections and hospitalizations. Davis said restrictions on recitals, regattas, in-person conferences, seminars or workshops and drive-thru cookouts will be […]
Negative COVID test still required to enter The Bahamas Free test for departing US visitors to be included in travel health visa program NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that the day-five COVID-19 testing requirement for visitors will be eliminated. Cooper told reporters yesterday: “Effectively what is going to […]
In Americas, over 365K pregnant women got COVID-19 and more than 3,000 died Ahead of International Women’s Day, PAHO director urges countries to invest in improving access to vaccines and essential care for women and girls WASHINGTON, DC — A lack of access to timely care and disruptions to prenatal services are to blame for […]
MOH urges printing companies to stop illegal activity NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have launched an investigation into reports of fake coronavirus vaccination cards that falsely claim the cardholder has been vaccinated abroad. The ministry advised in a statement on Monday that it was made aware that some printing companies and other entities have been producing cards […]
Minister of health encourages undocumented migrants to come forward NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While he did not provide a specific rate, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville this week suggested that increased vaccine coverage in The Bahamas could result in a further easing of COVID-19 rules. He encouraged residents, including undocumented migrants, to come forward to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee Member Dr Danny Davis yesterday said he believes the nation can boost its vaccination numbers with a greater focus on teenagers and young adults. This comes as relatively low vaccination coverage persists in many Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, nearly a year after doses began being administered in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas National Statistical Institute is pleased to announce that the Census will take place starting April 5 and will be completely digital. The digital format will not only transform how data is managed and analyzed, but it is also changing the way data is collected. There will be three ways for […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) president Dr Erecia Hepburn extended an offer of academic support to Ministry of Environment staff during a recent official visit. Hepburn met with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources David Cates at the Institute’s corporate office on East Bay Street, where she […]
Milestone reached with delivery of 1.5M total doses, donated by Spain to Ecuador WASHINGTON, DC — The number of doses of COVID-19 vaccine delivered by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to Latin America and the Caribbean reached 100 million on Tuesday, February 15, thanks to the efforts of the organization’s Revolving Fund, the procurement […]
Dear Editor, It was disgraceful to listen to the PLP in the House of Assembly saying they somehow just forgot to give Sir Godfrey Kelly the honors he deserved in death. I don’t buy their apology. I think it was a deliberate slight. Sir Godfrey was a member of the United Bahamian Party and later […]
US has now delivered over 295,000 of the 379,000 doses the Biden administration pledged to The Bahamas last August NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The United States has delivered a third shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to The Bahamas, continuing its support of the Bahamian people in the fight against the pandemic. This donation, through the […]
Deaths rose to 202 people per hour in the region despite overall decline in cases WASHINGTON, DC — Complacency around mask wearing, travel and indoor gatherings created a perfect opportunity for the new omicron variant to spread rapidly throughout the region and increase deaths, said PAHO Director Carissa F Etienne yesterday. She noted that many […]
CDC data shows COVID vax coverage lowest among ages 5 to 17 Darville says more vaccines to arrive Thursday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With vaccine coverage among teenagers in The Bahamas hovering at just over 30 percent, the government intends to decentralize access to vaccines and push pop-ups in hopes of more than doubling that rate. […]
Health minister hopes 80% vaccinated before end of year NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With a surplus of vaccines in the country and continued vaccination hesitancy, the government is moving to decentralize vaccination centers and beef up its education campaign. During a pop-up vaccination initiative at Yellow Elder Park on Saturday, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville […]
Benjamin: Workers should have been given option to test weekly instead BCPOU alleges foreign workers brought in to replace contract workers NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company’s vaccination policy that […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Research says COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women or those trying to conceive, according to OB-GYN Dr Shamanique Bodie-Williams. She encouraged individuals in this group to speak to their healthcare provider and get the jab, joining the other 150,000-plus people in the country who are fully vaccinated. “Through the course of […]
