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Emergency Operations Centres activated in southeastern Bahamas

National Emergency Operations Centre to follow suit with partial activation

Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) in Acklins, Crooked Island, Great Inagua, Long Cay and Ragged Island were activated at 2pm Wednesday afternoon (August 11, 2021) as local and national Disaster Managers and Planners continued to closely monitor Tropical Storm Fred.

Bahamas Power & Light | SKYGuard Tropical Storm Fred Projected Track, Winds & Arrival Times ( e-Alert #10)

Tropical Storm Fred Discussion Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL

Wells: All honorariums now paid

HEALTH Minister Renward Wells has said all eligible frontline workers who were promised honorariums for their services during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have been paid.

‘Bittersweet’ for doctors as resources come - but so do cases

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ announcement of additional beds and manpower to combat the resurgence of COVID-19 cases was described yesterday as “bittersweet”.

Rev CB Moss denies fake social media reports

THE Rev CB Moss last night issued a statement denying reports circulating on social media that his wife had passed away.

People at GB hospital ‘sicker and with poor outcomes’

COVID-19 cases are increasing in Grand Bahama, according to a leading health official who reported that more patients are coming to the hospital “sicker and with poor outcomes”, resulting in more deaths.

Police warn of increase in counterfeit currency

POLICE have seen an increase in counterfeit Bahamian currency being distributed in communities, the most common being $20 and $50 notes.

Retailers glad curfew won’t prevent shopping

RETAILERS were yesterday happy that the newest curfew change taking effect today does not prevent customers from shopping and gives workers sufficient time to get home from work.

2PM ADVISORY: Bahamas Power & Light | SKYGuard Tropical Storm Fred Projected Track, Winds & Arrival Times ( eAlert #9)

Wednesday, 11th August, 2021.

128,700 Pfizer vaccine doses donated from U.S. to arrive on Thursday

THE country will receive 128,700 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on Thursday, donated by the government of the United States of America, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced in the House of Assembly on Wednesday.

Bahamas Power & Light | SKYGuard Tropical Storm Fred Projected Track, Winds & Arrival Times ( eAlert #7)

Wednesday, 11th August, 11am.

Potcakes rescue mission

AROUND 80 dogs from the Bahamas Humane Society will take part in a “Wings of Rescue” flight to the United States this morning as a part of a plan to reduce the population in the overcrowded shelter.

Arthur Dion Hanna to replace Queen on $100 bill

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that the face of former Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna will replace that of Queen Elizabeth II on the $100 bill starting next year.

Tropical storm watch continues

CHIEF Meteorologist Basil Dean predicted heavy rainfall starting as early as today due to a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean – which has since developed into Tropical Storm Fred.

40,000 J&J vaccines here by month end

THE Bahamas should receive some 40,000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this month, Health Minister Renward Wells said yesterday.

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