NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On behalf of the government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Saturday, September 11, 2021, expressed condolences to the families of all the individuals who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States of America on September 11, 2001. In a […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several Cuban nationals were brought into the capital by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) after they were spotted and rescued in the southwestern Bahamas by local fishermen Tuesday evening. The RBDF Operations Department received information at 6.30pm that a vessel with Cuban nationals onboard was in distress and taking […]
Jamaica, U.S., U.K made provisions for COVID-exposed to vote in elections NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With less than 15 days till the 2021 General Elections and an ongoing increase in new COVID-19 infections, the government should do everything it can to facilitate access to voting for all eligible individuals, Organization for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) executive director […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 41-year-old man yesterday pleaded not guilty to stealing 55 Free National Movement (FNM) posters valued at $495 in the Mount Moriah constituency over the weekend. Matthew Oman Sandilands, of Melvern Road, appeared before Magistrate Shaka Serville. Prosecutors allege that between August 20 and August 22, Sandilands stole the “It’s about your […]
Bahamas has recorded 2,625 cases in August thus far — 20 percent more than last month NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States has added The Bahamas to its “Do Not Travel” list, citing the “very high level of COVID-19 in the country”. The US Department of […]
DNA, COI going it alone NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several independents and third parties are reportedly finalizing details for a new coalition to increase their chances at the polls come September 16. Eyewitness News understands that former FNM MPs were courted alongside established third parties like the Bahamas Constitution Party, and the Bahamas Democratic Movement. The […]
129,017 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the government seeks to ramp up its vaccination efforts in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis advised yesterday that more than 11,496 doses of vaccines were administered last week. During a national address last night, the prime minister said the increase […]
Voter’s register at 194,320 as of August 18 “He didn’t give a lot of Bahamians a chance to register or change registration because we weren’t expecting the election until next year” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Dozens of voters at the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) were turned away yesterday just minutes after Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle, […]
By Nadav D Goren, deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Israel in Mexico accredited to The Bahamas and Belize On this year’s World Humanitarian Day, the UN decided to focus on the immediate humanitarian crises unfolding around the world from the climate emergency. Even those of us not particularly cognizant of the climate crisis can’t […]
Foreign affairs minister: We are not yet sure what we will do but we are working with CARICOM and discussing in Cabinet NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said yesterday that the government is in discussions on how it would be able to provide assistance to Haiti, which was struck by a 7.2 […]
NPO provides direct financial support, training and volunteer opportunities to revitalize the country’s economy and food systems NASSAU, BAHAMAS — World Central Kitchen (WCK) has announced the launch of its fourth round of grants as part of its Food Producer Network (FPN). The program helps build resilient local food systems and strengthen food security through […]
Emergency medical teams and other supplies and equipment will be prepared to help meet the most urgent health needs of those affected by the 7.2 magnitude quake PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI — A team of experts from the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) office in Port au Prince has been deployed to evaluate damage and […]
Tremors from earthquake felt on Inagua NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Guy Cerubin, a resident of The Bahamas who has been stranded in Haiti for over five months due to the ongoing travel ban, was lying in bed in a two-story apartment in the southern district of Haiti when a 7.2 magnitude quake struck the island around […]
128,700 Pfizer doses to arrive in country today Pfizer vaccine available to 12 to 17-year-olds with consent of a parent or guardian NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that The Bahamas will receive 397,0000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines from the United States government. Minnis made the announcement as he opened debate […]
Organization launches “new opportunity” to help countries procure enough vaccines to control transmission WASHINGTON, DC — Taking action to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccines, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will use its Revolving Fund to help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean procure enough vaccines to control transmission, PAHO Director Carissa F […]
COVID-19 positivity rate at 21 percent NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells advised yesterday that The Bahamas has increased its bed capacity to 131 amidst growing cases of COVID-19 in the country. As he seconded a resolution in Parliament to extend the state of emergency and emergency orders to November 13, Wells noted […]
Carey wants stiff fines and fear of imprisonment for foreign appraisers and sales agents entering The Bahamas and taking work from qualified Bahamians NASSAU, BAHAMAS — One of the country’s most successful real estate professionals today backed the industry association’s pledge to go after illegal appraisers who “rob qualified Bahamians of work” by operating in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is expected to receive some 40,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines by the end of August, said Health Minister Renward Wells yesterday. Speaking to reporters outside the House of Assembly, Wells noted that while negotiations are still ongoing to secure a large donation of Pfizer vaccines, the […]
