Free testing pilot for islands most at risk
AMID reports of outbreaks in several Family Islands, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said the government’s free COVID-19 testing programme will be launched as a pilot in islands most at risk for spread of the virus.
Alert over Facebook scams
POLICE have issued a warning to the public regarding scams by people posing as Facebook vendors who solicit money from unsuspecting buyers only to defraud them.
Coffins being shipped in bulk as deaths rise
THERE is “exponential” demand for more caskets due to a higher intake of remains at funeral homes amid increased deaths from COVID-19.
Minnis blasts ‘disastrous’ response as 18 more die
WITH 18 new deaths reported over the weekend pushing the nation’s COVID-19 death toll to 626, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis castigated the government saying its response to the virus has been “disastrous”.
Cooper sets sights on Cabbage Beach issue
MINISTRY of Tourism officials plan to meet soon with representatives from Access Industries about Cabbage Beach access, Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday.
I ran for my country - only to be left behind
OLYMPIC gold medalist Ramon Miller says he feels unwanted by his own country following a years-long battle to gain infrastructure for his home that was built on land gifted by the government.
Nine people have police records expunged for minor offences
THE police records of nine people in Grand Bahama have been expunged for minor offences and Emergency Order violations.
Two injured in separate shootings
TWO people, including a woman, were shot in separate incidents in New Providence on Saturday.
Grand Bahama's first neurosurgery performed at Rand Memorial Hospital
Grand Bahama's first-ever neurosurgery was performed at Rand Memorial Hospital on Saturday.
Man admits taking $872 found at Churchill Building
A MAN charged with stealing by discovery has been sentenced to probation after admitting to taking $872 he found at the Churchill Building, which is being demolished, according to press liaison officer Assistant Superintendent of Police Audley Peters.
Grand Bahama to host a number of events for National Older Persons Month
FREEPORT – The Department of Social Services is observing National Older Persons Month with a number of activities and events that focus on senior citizens here in Grand Bahama.
Saved from the storm
EAST End resident Maydon Cooper Swann could not believe her eyes when she was finally reunited with her fully restored wedding dress that was found battered in dirt after Hurricane Dorian destroyed her home two years ago.
Showing up for work with COVID is ‘mind-boggling’
CONSULTANT Physicians Staff Association President Dr Sabriquet Pinder Butler said it is “mind-boggling” that some people who have contracted COVID-19 are still reporting to work and not properly isolating themselves.
Mitchell denies PLP in-fighting over govt roles
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell has denied allegations of infighting in the party over board and government appointments that supporters say are taking too long to be delivered.
Rolle: Pension was suspended only for those who didn’t show they were alive
FORMER Public Service and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said the Minnis administration had suspended pension payments to nearly 10,000 people who failed to verify if they were alive.
