NASSAU, BAHAMAS — United Kingdom officials yesterday held high-level discussions with the country’s disaster response agencies and personnel to fine-tune their disaster response for The Bahamas ahead of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. UK Regional Defence Attache to the region, Lieutenant Simon Wesley, told Eyewitness News that the UK has restructured and reorganized its approach […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid concerns about the length of time it took for the sole survivor of a deadly crash on Long Island who later succumbed to his injuries after being airlifted to New Providence, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville said the time has come for the government to address emergency medical services on […]
CINCINNATI, OHIO, USA — Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting joined a delegation of stakeholders and the owners of Eeden Farms in Hamilton, Ohio, on Friday, January 21, 2022, to tour the world-class flagship 70K Farm owned by 80 Acres Farms. This top-class revolutionary […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The surviving victim of last night’s deadly crash in Long Island that claimed the lives of two other men, has succumbed to his injuries in hospital. In a Facebook post today, the mother of one of the young men who lost their lives asked to be awoken “from this nightmare”. Trevon Roxbury, […]
Police: Japanese cars being targeted for theft NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) has called on the government to provide a clearly articulated plan to the Bahamian public to address the recent uptick in violent crimes. The comments come as police report an uptick in armed robberies over the past few weeks. There […]
Govt holds town hall meeting with farmers to address concerns; BAMSI looking to set up local base Barefoot Creek Ranch says operations way down over the past 12 years LONG ISLAND, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is expected to open a new satellite office on Long Island as it seeks […]
Cultural advocates demand answers over country representation Dubai participation spearheaded by Christie administration in 2016 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday called on the government to give a detailed account of the country’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE, including a justification for how artists and artisans were chosen to participate. The […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Hubert Minnis yesterday castigated the Davis administration over its level of participation in the global cultural exchange Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE. Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and the delegation traveled to Dubai yesterday. On the heels of public criticism over the Bahamian delegation’s trip to Dubai for Expo 2020, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Department maintained a high conviction rate of upwards of 85 percent, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder at The Bahamas Judiciary Virtual Opening of the 2022 legal year. Pinder said yesterday that an internal reorganization is underway to ensure sufficient attorneys are available to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Carl Culmer yesterday accused National Security Minister Wayne Munroe of preempting and prejudicing the coroner’s inquest in the shooting death of a Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine by police. Culmer was responding to comments made by Munroe outside Cabinet regarding the body camera footage of officers involved […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Trailblazing Oscar-winning actor, philanthropist and presidential medal of freedom recipient Sir Sidney Poiter has died at the age of 94. Poitier became the first Bahamian, and African American, to win an Oscar for best actor for ‘Lilies of the Field’ in April 1964. At the time, the Civil Rights Movement was leading […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville on Tuesday defended the government’s decision to deny entry to the MSC Seashore cruise ship last week after several crew members and guests onboard tested positive for COVID-19. The denial was made despite the fact that the cruise line owns the private island of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US State Department is again warning its citizens to reconsider travel to The Bahamas in an increased travel advisory prompted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raising the country to a Level 3 due to the high level of infections. Health officials recorded 315 cases on Monday, taking […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has suspended the planned mandatory RT-PCR testing requirement for vaccinated travelers, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The policy turnaround follows a warning last week from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that advised Bahamians to expect delays in obtaining COVID test results and flight cancelations during the holiday period due […]
The country must thread the needle on COVID-19 management and economic recovery as the lives and livelihoods of Bahamians of all ages hang in the balance. — THE READ NASSAU, BAHAMAS — If Independence morning is like a baby bornin’, then New Year’s Day is its christening. It is the visceral spirit of renewal, rededication […]
Omicron variant cited as reason for flight cancelation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Just weeks after resuming its service into Exuma, Air Canada will suspend that service at the end of this month due to the impact of the global worldwide increase in COVID-19 cases. Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper noted: “Worldwide, we have […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Rapid antigen test results normally delivered in 1 hour now taking up to 3 days NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamians intending to travel for the holidays should expect delays in obtaining COVID test results, flight cancelations and unexpected costs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautioned yesterday. A statement containing the warning noted: […]
Cooper says improving rating “good for business” but threat of omicron persists NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper yesterday warned that this nation ought not be “lulled to sleep” by the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) decision to lower The Bahamas’ COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating […]
