Gibson: Don’t allow visitors into homes in Long Island
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has strongly cautioned constituents against allowing visitors into their homes after the island recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 case on Sunday.
One more death and 50 new cases
A 77-YEAR-OLD man from New Providence has died from COVID-19, according to the latest update released by the Ministry of Health last night.
PM urged to open doors on churches
SEVERAL religious leaders have called on the Minnis administration to reopen churches, saying they cannot continue to accept the government “crossing the line” into the work of the church.
Chinese workers from The Pointe seeking to return home
A GROUP of Chinese workers from The Pointe development on Bay Street gathered outside the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday morning due to a grievance about when they can return home.
RBDF officers’ night spot ‘curfew breach’
FOUR Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers who were accused of violating the COVID-19 emergency orders by attending a nightclub in Abaco during the national curfew were yesterday granted $500 bail before their trial.
Cooper calls for deeper insight on state finances
WHILE castigating the Minnis administration for its lack of a plan to mitigate economic fall out due to COVID-19, the Progressive Liberal Party is urging the government to disclose more specifics about the country’s financial footing.
Expert suggests AC units can play role in COVID spread
AN infectious disease expert has suggested that air conditioning may be playing a role in the spread of COVID-19, but says ultraviolet light may be a viable source of sterilising areas where the virus is present.
Jamaicans deny having $60k of cocaine
TWO Jamaican men were remanded to prison yesterday over allegations they were found with over $60,000 worth of cocaine.
Police probe suspected suicide
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating a suspected suicide after a 23-year-old man was found hanged on Sunday night.
Man accused of fatal stabbing
A man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was brought to count to face a murder charge.
Probation for death threats
A 24-year-old man who last month assaulted and threatened to kill his former landlord was yesterday placed on probation for two years.
Probation for death threats
A 24-year-old man who last month assaulted and threatened to kill his former landlord was yesterday placed on probation for two years.
Spas, gyms and outdoor exercise still prohibited
While the Bahamas Government is slowly opening up the economy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, spas, gyms and outdoor exercise groups are still on the prohibited list.
Pro basketball players return to court in Europe
SEVERAL Bahamian pro basketball players have returned to the court in their respective leagues in Europe for preseason play ahead of their 2020-21 campaigns.
ActivTrades: The end of the road for the dollar?
The economic and political concept of monetary hegemony was coined by the economist Michael Hudson in 1972, when he published Super Imperialism.
FIFA changes make impact on Bahamas
FIFA’s Bureau of the Council approved changes to the organisations’ international calendar with a regional impact for the Bahamas.
Young professional appointed Family Office CEO
A local investment management and real estate development firm appoints a new chief executive officer.
Debit transactions in 42 percent decline
The Central Bank reports that the value of debit card transactions fell by 23 percent and overall debit transactions declined by 42 percent.
Brice: 2020 'can't be a wash'
Manager at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Centre is not calling the remainder of 2020 a “wash” as they hope to reopen before the end of the year.
SCHOOLS OUT: New term delayed ’til Oct 5 - and then only virtual classes
SCHOOLS across the country will now reopen on October 5 with virtual learning only for the islands of New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera, Minister of Education Jeff Lloyd announced Monday.
