ACTIVTRADES: The end of the line for cruise ships?
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic over the global economy is threatening to trigger an unprecedented depression; the latest forecast from Goldman Sachs for the United States predicts a contraction of 34 percent in GDP on the second quarter of
NIB: Over $500,000 to tourism self-employed
The National Insurance Board (NIB) yesterday said it has paid-out more than $500,000 in the first tranche of help for self-employed persons in the tourism sector hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The social security system, in a statement, disclosed: “T
Price regulators back ‘no gouging’ on eggs
Consumer protection regulators have confirmed there is no “price gouging” on eggs despite complaints that costs have doubled in just two weeks.
Cable Bahamas teams for cash bill payments
Cable Bahamas has teamed with a Bahamian money transmission services provider to enable customers to pay their REV bills in cash during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barry Malcom, SunCash’s director, said: “Sun Island Transfers Ltd or SunCash is very pleas
COVID-19: Ministry confirms fifth death, one new case
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the overnight death of Case #18, a 72-year-old man and health care worker from New Providence who was hospitalised with no history of travel. Investigations are being conducted. This brings the total number of deaths to five.
Food shopping schedule announced
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that starting tomorrow, Monday 6 April, until further notice, the following food shopping schedule comes into effect for the entire Bahamas.
UPDATED – COVID-19: Fifth death confirmed, four new cases
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: Dr Judson Eneas, 72, died last night in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, confirmed Health Minister Dr Duane Sands. He is the country's first physician to die from COVID-19 and the fifth victim of the virus.
Tributes paid as physician dies of COVID-19
Dr Judson Eneas, 72, died last night in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, confirmed Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
Police establish WhatsApp number due to high volume of 311 calls
The police wish to inform the public that, due to the high volume of calls to their 311 number, many people are not getting through to the COVID-19 Command Center.
Patient’s death investigated
A GRAND Bahama resident with COVID-19 died overnight and officials are investigating whether the death was related to the virus.
Elizabeth Estates Clinic reopened after temporary closure
THE Ministry of Health has announced that the Elizabeth Estates Clinic, which was temporarily closed for cleaning, was reopened to the general public on Tuesday.
UPDATED: Complete shutdown of all services from 8pm Friday until 5am Monday
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Friday more stringent measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including a complete shutdown of all services in the country until Monday morning.
Special flight to London for British tourists, short-term visitors
THE British High Commission in Nassau has announced a special flight to take remaining British tourists and short-term visitors back to London.
Man charged with attempted murder, violating curfew
A MAN was arraigned at the Magistrate Court on Friday for attempted murder and violating curfew.
Man charged with murder, violating curfew
A 20-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s court on Friday for murder and violating the curfew.
EDITORIAL: Where's the firm 'no' we gave to the Braemar?
YOU would be forgiven if you were not comforted by the words of Renward Wells MP with regard to cruise ships.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Shopping by alphabet? My name starts with Z!
THIS week, the ‘Corona Chronicles’ continue.
Five-year-old child and woman in hospital after latest shooting
A WOMAN and a five-year-old child are in hospital after being shot near a home in Elizabeth Estates yesterday morning, police have said. According to reports, shortly before 10am yesterday, the woman and child had just arrived at a home on Nauri Cre
