Medics upset association not consulted on travellers
THE Medical Association of The Bahamas is “disappointed” that the body was not consulted regarding the country’s newly adopted COVID-19 screening strategy for incoming international travellers.
Antigen test eventually ‘only for symptomatic people’
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan said she expects tourism officials to eventually use the rapid antigen test in the way required by the country’s health protocol – that is, only on symptomatic people.
Hundreds left without power after 'feeder trips'
HUNDREDS of families were left without power in New Providence for about six hours yesterday as Bahamas Power and Light grappled with “feeder trips”.
Just when we get the all clear to go back to the beaches what do we find has been swimming around offshore - a great white shark
Florida’s scariest snowbird paid a visit to the state just in time for its winter tourist season — a 2,000-pound, 15-foot great white shark.
BNT: No measures needed to reduce shark population
THE Bahamas National Trust says it does not believe measures are needed to reduce shark conservation, adding the shark attraction industry brings in more than $100 million a year.
Eta brings flooding and fallen trees
TROPICAL Storm Eta brought strong winds, flooding, sea swells and fallen trees to the northwest Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
Minnis sends congratulations to Biden on election victory
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis extended congratulations to United States President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday, saying he is confident The Bahamas’ long-standing relationship with the US will be strengthened.
Paying tribute to veterans of world wars
DEFENCE Force Commander Commodore Raymond King along with the Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force yesterday joined the world in commemorating veterans of World Wars I and II on Remembrance Day.
Current visa valid for delayed flights
ALL travelers whose flights were cancelled yesterday due to bad weather will be able to return home on their current travel health visa, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation said last night.
Eleuthera pays the price for ignoring rules
WHILE New Providence and Abaco have reduced the number of new cases, the island of Eleuthera has not had the same success, sparking more strict measures for the mainland, where 117 cases have been recorded.
EASING THE PAIN: PM declares lockdown worked to halt second wave so eases controls
A 50 percent decrease in new COVID-19 infections over the last four weeks coupled with a 68 percent drop in virus-related hospital cases since mid-October has prompted the relaxation of various restrictions in New Providence and Abaco.
24-hour weekend lockdowns to end for New Providence and Abaco
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Sunday afternoon that the 24-hour weekend curfew for New Providence and Abaco will be lifted – effective Monday.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert until 9th November: Freeport and Nassau
STARTS: 11/07/2020 10:00 PM EST EXPIRES: 11/09/2020 11:30 AM EST
UPDATED: PM offers congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden
9.30pm UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) – In his first speech after securing the White House, President-elect Joe Biden made an appeal to supporters of President Donald Trump.
