Residents divided over Grand Bahama lockdown
AS more COVID-19 cases are recorded daily in Grand Bahama, residents expressed mixed feelings about whether the two-week lockdown should be extended here on the island.
23 test positive for COVID-19 at Sandilands
TWENTY-THREE people at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre have tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 therapy trials 'very promising'
THE early reports of a therapy for COVID-19 patients in a clinical trial is “very promising” as a possible therapeutic option for the virus, according Director of the National HIV/AIDS & Infectious Diseases Programme at the Ministry of Health Dr Nikkiah Forbes.
Pintard: We will be cautious after employee tests positive
AGRICULTURE Minister Michael Pintard said officials will err on the side of caution after a Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Straw market vendors face uncertain future
WITH no income coming in due to COVID-19 restrictions, straw vendors say they fear they do not have sufficient food supplies and income to last for the duration of a two-week lockdown as provisions made by the government are not enough.
Several customs officers in Abaco placed under quarantine
SEVERAL customs officers in Abaco have been placed under quarantine after a worker was exposed to a COVID-19 positive patient on the island, prompting officials there to close the Customs Department at the Leonard M Thompson International Airport on Thursday.
FORMER FNM Chairman Johnley Ferguson dies, according to reports
FORMER Free National Movement Chairman Johnley Ferguson died Thursday morning, according to reports.
Man dies after shooting on Pine Yard Road
A man is dead after a shooting on Pine Yard Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Pinder doubts shutdown will see job losses increase
WHILE optimistic about the current national lockdown, Director of Labour John Pinder said he doubts unemployment will increase during this period due to the extended NIB unemployment programme that is giving employers a necessary break.
Health chiefs accept suspect cases are severe challenge
AFTER several doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital walked off the job due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the Public Hospitals Authority yesterday admitted the facility has remained challenged due to the influx of suspected COVID-19 patients presenting at its A&E Department.
If you catch the virus - don’t panic
A Grand Bahama resident who has COVID-19 but did not experience any of the severe symptoms associated with the disease, says people should not panic if they too test positive because it is not “a death sentence”.
Students urged to look at distance learning courses
THE Ministry of Education has advised students planning to study abroad this year to instead consider distance learning, local tertiary schools or enrolment deferral until 2021 amid global uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pair of businessmen launch website to track pandemic
TWO local businessmen launched a new website this week to allow Bahamians to easily track the COVID-19 pandemic through customisable graphs.
Country’s natural resources are threatened, says pressure group
THE Bahamas Protected Areas Fund says the country’s long history of protecting its natural resources is being threatened by illegal poaching, climate change, external shocks and unfair rules governing the way overseas development assistance (ODA) and other international funding initiatives are allocated.
Son claims he had firearm so he could protect mother
A MAN who claimed he pleaded guilty to illegal firearm and ammunition possession to “protect his mother,” is expected to appear before the chief magistrate for sentencing today.
