Pineridge Education Centre reopens its doors
PINERIDGE Education Centre reopened its doors in the Kipling Building yesterday, with redesigned classrooms adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols and guidelines to provide a safe environment for learning. Thirty-three students are registered at the
16 warned after failing to socially distance on boat
A magistrate yesterday warned and then discharged 16 people who were arrested for failing to adhere to social distancing protocols while they were riding on a boat last week.Tyrell Gaitor, 27; Mechello Griffin, 30; Shakeal Holbert, 27; Ricardo Adderl
Man who said he would kill his daughter told to take anger management classes
A MAN was ordered to attend anger management and parenting classes after he admitted to threatening to kill his daughter and punching her in the face. Dominic Taylor, 35, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes, charged with one count
UPDATED: Restrictions eased for Grand Bahama and number of islands
With a 75 percent drop in COVID-19 infections reported on Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis commended Grand Bahamians for their “community spirit, sacrifice and discipline” which have resulted in significantly reducing the spread of coronavirus on the island.
‘Vacation in place’ - but not quarantine: Tourism rebranding mandatory lock-ins for Oct 15 relaunch
THE Ministry of Tourism is recommending hotels throughout the country resume full operations and use of beaches on October 15, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said Monday.
39 new cases of COVID-19, one confirmed death on Monday
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 39 new cases of COVID-19 and one confirmed death on Monday.
Body found wrapped in sheet
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found wrapped up in a sheet off Bacardi Road early yesterday morning. According to police reports, shortly after 8pm on Saturday, officers rec
Roberts unable to say if worker died of virus
SUPER Value’s owner Rubert Roberts said the food store chain is mourning the death of an employee but could not say if it is COVID-19 related. It was claimed on social media that a store employee died several days ago, allegedly from COVID-19, and c
Cruise ships' toll on ocean floor
GOVERNMENT dive teams have been dispatched to investigate damage to marine life and the seabed from ships sheltering in Bahamian waters near the Berry Islands.
'An election? We've got lots to do before that'
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said he is not considering a snap election, stressing his government is focused on saving lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospital promises probe into patients' complaints
THE Public Hospitals Authority is investigating all allegations of mistreatment made by maternity patients against staff at Princess Margaret Hospital, PHA managing director Catherine Weech said yesterday.
Man stole car after being refused job severance pay
A 24-year-old man, who admitted to stealing someone’s car because he was in desperate need of money, was fined $500 on Friday or face six months in prison.Stevenson Taylor was among several people who appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney for th
Mercy Corps still helping GB
A YEAR after Dorian, Mercy Corps continues to work and provide humanitarian assistance in the Grand Bahama community, having reached 25,000 residents – half of the island’s population. The organisation recently distributed non-food items to several
COVID-19 putting an extra burden on Abaco
THE increasing number of COVID-19 cases on Abaco has placed a significant strain on healthcare workers on the island who are simultaneously managing the coronavirus fight and the public healthcare system in the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation.
Change on inter-island tests
AN amended Emergency Powers Order has removed the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to inter-island travel except when traveling from and between Grand Bahama and New Providence. The order, released on Friday, states that anyone who wis
