Paying a price for dicing with COVID: 48 hours to agree new tactic to halt New Providence/Abaco surge
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday warned that one out of every 100 New Providence residents is infected with COVID-19 – and having had talks with international health experts, the government would talk to the business community over the next two days on its next move.
Trump greets supporters following new details of his illness
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Infected and contagious, President Donald Trump briefly ventured out in a motorcade on Sunday to salute cheering supporters, a move that disregarded precautions meant to contain the deadly virus that has forced his hospitalization and killed more than 209,000 Americans.
96 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 96 new COVID-19 cases, one additional non-COVID-19 related death and one additional death under investigation on Friday.
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump went through a "very concerning" period Friday and faces a "critical" next two days in his fight against COVID-19 at a military hospital, his chief of staff said Saturday — in contrast to a rosier assessment moments earlier by Trump doctors, who took pains not to reveal the president had received supplemental oxygen at the White House before his hospital admission.
COVID-19: The workplace is now a 'hotspot'
DECLARING the workplace a COVID-19 “hotspot”, health officials revealed data has suggested that workplace establishments and mass gatherings may be the leading environments of exposure to the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19: No flattening of the curve for New Providence
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan revealed Friday that health officials have not yet seen a flattening of the curve for New Providence, with data suggesting the number of COVID-19 cases could continue to increase for the island in the days ahead.
With GBPA support, Genesis Academy to restart in-person lessons in November
Freeport, Grand Bahama: With the support of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Limited, Genesis Academy’s Principal Dr Ricardo Major and his staff will restart in-person lessons at the facility in late November.
Man charged with murder wanted for bail violation
A 29-year-old Grand Bahama man charged with murder is wanted by police for a bail violation.
BUT President claims schools hit by COVID-19 cases
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson claimed Friday that a number of schools have been plagued by COVID-19 cases this week.
PLP Chairman questions whether govt can monitor travel protocols
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell has questioned whether government has the capacity to properly monitor its new travel protocols, which will come into force in about a month.
Event for displaced children postponed after official tests positive for COVID-19
The welcome home celebration planned for Friday for the 30 displaced children at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home has been postponed after an official travelling in the delegation for the event tested positive for COVID-19.
Industrial Tribunal in Grand Bahama opens new premises
The Industrial Tribunal in Grand Bahama opened its new premises at Freeport Insurance Building on Friday.
Six months probation for unlawful possession charge
A 20-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Man accused of stealing cousin's phone
A 34-year-old man who was accused of stealing his cousin’s phone was ordered to compensate him for the device.
Man pleads guilty to marijuana possession
A MAN was fined $500 after he pleaded guilty to marijuana possession in the Magistrate's Court on Friday.
