NASSAU, BAHAMAS —A well-known Abaco poultry producer yesterday said businesses on Abaco and Grand Bahama have been dealt “more than a double whammy” within the last seven months. Lance Pinder, Operations Manager at Abaco Big Bird told Eyewitness News that the COVID-19 pandemic had struck just as there appeared to be some signs of recovery […]
Patient tested for virus, but results have yet been confirmed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Michael Darville said today that the death of a suspected COVID-19 patient, who was airlifted from Bimini to New Providence, raises significant concerns about the processes in place to support those who fall ill to the virus in the Family Islands. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamian economy will be able to bounce back faster from the COVID-19 fallout if the business community takes advantage of the various relief offers and ‘pays it forward’, according to a local financial executive. Robert Pantry, founder and chief executive of Simplified Lending said: “I would encourage the business community to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian technology solutions provider is gearing up for the launch of a professional services application and website aimed at helping small businesses grow and expand their offerings. Kevin Adderley, a Bahamian tech developer residing in Seattle, says the Pro242 App and website are set to officially launch on Thursday. Both platforms […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Power and Light Company Limited (BPL) will resume disconnections tomorrow, BPL Director of Public Relations K. Quincy Parker has confirmed. Last Tuesday, the power company announced that it will immediately suspend disconnections until March 31 as thousands of Bahamians are forced to stay home to prevent the spread of the […]
Kim Johnson-Rolle is the sister of Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson. NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The suspected COVID-19 patient has been identified as deli vendor Kim Johnson-Rolle. Johnson-Rolle, a mother of three, is the sister of Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson. Speaking to Eyewitness News, West Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe said the island is in mourning at […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A woman with “significant clinical suspicion” of COVID-19 died in Princess Margaret Hospital shortly after being airlifted from Bimini last night. The patient was tested for COVID-19, and the results are expected this afternoon. Speaking to reporters outside Cabinet, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said it was a “very unfortunate case”. […]
