NHI enrolment up by a fifth amid pandemic
ENROLMENT in the National Health Insurance programme has increased by nearly 20 percent so far this year.According to NHI officials, the initiative’s popularity has “increased significantly” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“Following an initial
$1,500 fine for cleaning up garbage
A 37-year-old man who claimed he violated the curfew because he was helping a friend clean up garbage was fined $1,500.Police arrested Denville Ramsey after they found him on Meadow Street around 3.45 am on August 4.During his arraignment before Magi
Two in hospital after stabbing in Abaco
Two Abaco men are hospitalised with serious stab wounds at a New Providence hospital following a stabbing incident early yesterday morning. Superintendent Terecita Pinder reported the incident occurred in Murphy Town, Abaco. She said their condition
49 new cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths
The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that there were 49 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, three deaths and one death under investigation.
Three-year-old dies after being found at bottom of pool
A day of fun and frolic for a Bimini family ended tragically when a three-year-old toddler drowned in a swimming pool at Resorts World Bimini.
Prison officers jailed for submitting fake health certificates
TWO correctional officers who handed in fake sick slips to get time off from work were sentenced to more than a month in prison on Thursday after they admitted to defrauding the Department of Correctional Services and the government.
Lloyd says situation 'fluid' after concerns from union
MINISTER of Education Jeff Lloyd has responded to union assertions that teachers were blindsided by Monday’s announcement of a delay to the start of the school year.Speaking to reporters yesterday, Mr Lloyd said while teachers have been a part of the
Churches are allowed to resume in-person services
WITH the latest emergency order allowing New Providence churches to resume in person services, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander said he is thankful that no transmission of COVID-19 can be traced back to church services.Chur
Grand Bahama remembers
IT was a solemn day in Grand Bahama during the memorial wreath ceremonies held yesterday, remembering the 31 people who died a year ago during Hurricane Dorian.The first of three ceremonies was held at 8am at the Sir Jack Hayward Bridge, where a wre
Protest group demands details of govt finances
A GROUP of people protested outside the Ministry of Finance yesterday, calling for more clarity and accountability about the government’s finances.“We are asking for an accounting of all the resources given to us as a country,” said Adrian Francies,
Lockdown spike in family abuse: Jump in domestic attacks as isolation takes toll at home
THE shocking effects of COVID-19 on Bahamians has been laid bare in a report that revealed an 11.3 percent increase in domestic violence - as well as the difficult financial situation many households are in.
Islands in line for new storm shelters
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials have set their sights on October 1 to begin construction of two shelters after Hurricane Dorian one year ago proved that churches and schools are not adequate to withstand storm force winds.
Officers on false sick note charge
TWO correctional officers who were accused of using forged sick certificates to get time off from work in 2018 and 2019 will appear before the chief magistrate today for sentencing.
‘Toughen oversight on cruise industry’
WHILE the cruise industry is gearing up for a big post-COVID comeback starting as early as this month, activists are calling for serious changes in the industry.
$15K fine for drugs and firearm charges
Well-known Abaco resident Pericles Anthony Maillis was fined a total of $15,500 after pleading guilty to a list of charges for drugs and firearm possession in the Magistrate Court in Abaco on yesterday.
