RBDF Commodore awaiting test result
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King is still experiencing mild symptoms after being exposed to COVID-19, however test results have not yet come back to determine if he has the disease.
‘No evidence’ of new strains in country, says minister
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said there is “no evidence” any of the new coronavirus strains are present in the country after dozens of positive samples sent abroad earlier this year produced negative results for the COVID-19 mutations.
More vaccination sites planned
WITH COVID-19 vaccinations set to resume in New Providence and Grand Bahama today, officials are also hoping to open up additional vaccination sites to accelerate the process.
Officials hope Easter events won’t lead to rise in cases
WITH several large gatherings seen over the Easter holiday weekend, Health Minister Renward Wells said yesterday officials are hoping the social events do not lead to an uptick in coronavirus cases.
Hotels chief: U.S. quarantine drop ‘step in right direction’
Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president said the US dropping its quarantine policy for vaccinated Americans returning from abroad is a “step in the right direction”.
Cay staff ‘anxious’ on cruise return
Great Stirrup Cay management are “anxious” for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to return to the cay after the cruise company announced it was resuming sailings in the Caribbean.
Govt’s CIRT launch in cyber security ‘best practice’
A local technology provider said the launch of the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) would allow the country to follow “global best practice” on cyber security.
‘U.S. should help out, not point fingers’
THE Chinese Embassy in Nassau yesterday denied any intention by its government to pursue geopolitical advantage in the region, adding it was disappointed The Bahamas’ relationship with China was recently cast in a negative light.
CDC issues cruise guidelines to resume sailings
The Centres for Disease Control in the US has issued new technical guidance for cruise lines looking to resume sailing in 2021.
Jobless payment to continue - for now
THE government has extended its unemployment assistance programme for those still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of April, National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday.
Concern over delay in police inquests
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said Coroner’s Court inquests into police-involved killings – which have been halted since March 2020 because of COVID-19 – must quickly resume.
Union says pupils not ready to sit exams
WITH national examinations scheduled to begin next week, the head of the Bahamas Union of Teachers says some students are currently “inadequately prepared” to sit the tests.
FOOD LIFELINE: Aid scheme extended three more months as many still need help
THE National Food Distribution Task Force has received the go ahead from Cabinet to continue food assistance until the end of June, Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson confirmed yesterday.
Reverend spends night in custody after libel accusation
A REVEREND who was accused of making offensive allegations against Police Commissioner Paul Rolle in a Facebook video that has now gone viral was yesterday charged with intentional libel.
Two accused of separate murders
A MAN and a teenager were yesterday charged in Magistrates Court with murder in connection with two separate incidents.
WOMAN SAYS SHE PAID FOR TEST
AN attorney representing a woman accused of using forged test results in an attempt to travel to Abaco last week said she paid for what she thought was a legitimate test from fraudsters purporting to operate a mobile unit connected to a hospital.
COUPLE ARRESTED AFTER GUN FIND
A FREEPORT couple was arrested for possession of a firearm and ammunition yesterday.
TWO ACCUSED OVER $3M COCAINE HAUL
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the recent seizure of more than $3m worth of cocaine which was recovered by officers during a drug bust in Eleuthera last week.
Travel trouble
Like the rest of the world, I have grown COVID weary with lockdowns, travel restrictions, and curfews. I miss hugging my family and shaking hands when I meet someone. After a year of seeing Bay Street deserted, the novelty of being able to park downtown is wearing off and I’m looking forward to seeing more tourists. In the face of an uncertain job market, homeschooling, and curfews Bahamians push on with stoic optimism.
