91 new COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 106 on Friday
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 91 new cases of COVID-19 and three confirmed deaths on Friday.
Mixed reviews for new lockdown measures
BAHAMIANS preparing for the weekend lockdown in New Providence had mixed reviews about the tough measures on Friday.
Man pleads not guilty to extortion
A 51-year-old man was charged with extortion by a public officer on Friday.
PAHO, International Organisation for Migration sign memorandum of understanding
THE Pan American Health Organisation and the International Organisation for Migration signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to strengthen cooperation on health and migration in the Americas.
Rotary donates oxygen concentrators to Rand Memorial Hospital
THE Rotary Club of Freeport presented nine oxygen concentrators to the Rand Memorial Hospital
Pintard plans discussions on industrial hemp
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said on Thursday he plans to discuss the economic potential of industrial hemp with Cabinet ministers while the issue of legal marijuana is still being deliberated.
Roots Junkanoo Group hosting virtual health seminar
AS residents of New Providence and Abaco head into a 24-hour weekend curfew, Roots Junkanoo group will host a free virtual health seminar on Friday at 8pm aimed at uplifting Bahamians during these turbulent times.
Police hand out supplies to help
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle and a team of officers gave out school supplies and face masks to Hospital Lane residents in the Bain Town community yesterday.
COVID-19 blamed for lack of police complaints progress
THE Police Complaints Inspectorate has been critically disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and has not completed its prioritised tasks, according to chairman Tanya McCartney.
Taskforce to assess seabed damage from cruise ships
A SPECIAL task force has been established to fully investigate the damage of seabed and marine life allegedly caused by cruise ships while sheltering in waters near Berry Islands, officials confirmed yesterday.
Entrepreneur thriving in the pandemic
Grand Bahamian Mychal Connolly is an awarding winning entrepreneur in the US who has launched several successful businesses by “thinking outside the box”.
ZNS closes its doors again as engineer tests positive
AN engineer at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas has tested positive for COVID-19, causing the BCB to once again close its doors to the public for cleaning.
American Airlines back to the Bahamas
AMERICAN Airlines yesterday resumed service between Miami International Airport and six destinations in the region, including Eleuthera, Freeport and George Town, Exuma.
Cemetery road is reopened
AFTER calling for the reopening of Eastern Cemetery Lane for over ten years, one resident can now breathe a sigh of relief.
