Pintard: “We will find out.” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Officials in Grand Bahama were last night incinerating insect-infested wood and fumigating exposed areas after a cargo ship reportedly offloaded it without proper approval. Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard said an investigation has been launched into how the vessel was allowed to drop off […]
Davis: Govt underutilizing critical tools in pandemic fight “The Minnis government never seems to have a plan” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Official Opposition again criticized the Minnis administration’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, with its leader Philip Brave Davis asserting yesterday that improving this nation’s pandemic response is “a matter of life and death”. His […]
“We hoped that their hiring would have been fast-tracked so that we could help the present situation” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) President Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler said yesterday that while Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ announcement of additional hires of healthcare workers was “good to know”, the lack of details or a timeline […]
Rolle maintains CBOB focused on improving service “We’re not in the business of trying to provide something that looks and feels like cryptocurrency” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank’s Sand Dollar should not be viewed as something that will function like crypto assets, according to Central Bank Governor John Rolle. Rolle, who appeared as a […]
Over 60 percent vaccination of RBPF vaccinated NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle said yesterday that authorities will increase their presence across the island over the Emancipation holiday weekend. “I just signed the operation order for the holiday this morning,” Rolle told the media. “We’ll be continuing our efforts and stepping it up […]
Police say no sign of overdue aircraft or its pilot NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An aircraft and its pilot who went missing last Friday was last spotted on an aviation radar system in the area of the Sandy Point Airport, Abaco, around 4pm, according to authorities. The Air Accident and Investigation Authority (AAIA) began investigating the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas ranks fifth on the holiday bucket list destination for UK travelers, according to a survey commissioned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Ben Bouldin, vice president, EMEA, Royal Caribbean International, stated: “Having had so much time without holidays, UK families have missed making memories with their loved ones. “Royal Caribbean cruises […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Royal Star Assurance (RSA) Ltd has seen its financial strength rating affirm by global insurance rating agency AM Best. AM Best has affirmed the insurer’s financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating (long-term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said: “The ratings […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As a part of the Commander Defence Force Commodore Dr Raymond King’s strategic plans for community relations as a socially corporate partner, members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Supply Department took time out to donate much-needed items to the Mary Ingraham Care Centre on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Led by […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — To celebrate 100 years of banking in the region, CIBC FirstCaribbean is planting 100 trees across the 16 territories in which it operates. The first tree planting in The Bahamas recently occurred at the Bahamas Girl Guides Association Campsite, Camp Discovery, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Housing’s Forestry Unit. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In 2020, plans for a major ocean advocacy initiative between the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and Miya Bahamas were derailed by the events surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, however, the organizations have rallied to execute those plans within the parameters of the new normal. Miya Bahamas Project Manager Mario Tavera […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government will spend $7.2 million to engage medical staff, and 18 hospital beds will be added to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) inventory as part of a “continued aggressive and comprehensive” approach to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced last night. The prime minister was […]
Bahamas sees near 100% increase in coronavirus cases from June to July NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas appears on track to outpace its highest number of cases recorded in a single month since the onset of the pandemic if the current upward trend continues, an Eyewitness News analysis indicates. This month so far, the nation has […]
“It is not true that the increase in cases is due to vaccinated people” PAHO looking to ensure countries have enough vaccines for 20% of their populations NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director Dr Jarbas Barbosa called for countries to prioritize vaccine campaigns, noting that data shows secondary infection in close […]
“Die” Stubbs’ sentence will come to an end sometime in 2048 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Murder convict Stephen “Die” Stubbs yesterday saw his 45-year sentence reduced by 10 years as compensation for “egregious breaches” of his constitutional rights in trial delays and time served on remand. Stubbs, now 46, and two others were convicted for the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On behalf of the government of The Bahamas, Minister of Health Renward Wells yesterday accepted a sixth batch of medical supplies, worth $78,000, as a gift from the Chinese government. What is described as the “biggest and highest value” batch of medical supplies delivered by the People’s Republic of China to the […]
Scores of BPL employees stage sickout amid mounting tension BPL execs assert union demanding financially challenged company to pay up to $3M more than already given NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) executives yesterday urged their employees to be “reasonable” in their compensation demands as the company seeks to be more fiscally responsible […]
“The world is rediscovering Eleuthera” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A leading realtor says he has seen “double” the number of inquiries about Eleuthera in the past year, with the island emerging as the Family Island real estate story of the year. Real estate broker Mario Carey, founder of the first international affiliate of Better Homes and […]
