No new confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that there are no newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas.
We're still in the thick of it, warns Kwasi
MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson yesterday warned Grand Bahama is still in the thick of the fight against COVID-19 after one new case was confirmed on the island on Tuesday.
Bus drivers may limit passengers when they run again
BUS drivers may limit the number of passengers allowed on their vehicles amid other precautions once the government gives them the green light to resume routes.
Bimini residents divided on how to deal with infections
AS the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Bimini, residents are split on whether the small community needs a more stringent lockdown to stop the spread of infections. “The lockdown is needed before this thing gets any worse,” said a concerned resident, who did not wish to be named. “I am 66-years-old and I don’t go out, except in my backyard - it is scary.”
Number of students now working online up to 45,000
ABOUT 45,000 students have now registered for the Ministry for Education’s virtual learning programme, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd. Last month, it was revealed around 40,000 students had enrolled.
A bridge too far
THE bridge connecting Spanish Wells and Russell Island collapsed yesterday affecting water supply and travel between the two islands.
‘Stranded 200’ fly home tomorrow
NEARLY 200 Bahamians stuck abroad amid the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to return to the country tomorrow, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
Doctor’s girls fighting virus: Health worker sisters struck by COVID-19 battle illness together
LIFE has not been easy for Dr George Charite since his two daughters tested positive for COVID-19 last month. The Abaco resident says his daughters - who he chose not to name - have been aiding in the fight against the virus and have been battling the potentially deadly disease since mid-April. “My two daughters are in the nursing field,” he told The Tribune yesterday.
Abaconian fears over hurricane readiness
ABACO residents, still grappling with life after Hurricane Dorian, feel the island is in no way ready for the start of hurricane season next month and fear the worst is to come.
UPDATED: Three new cases as Bahamas averages 36 virus tests a day
THE Bahamas has recently averaged 36 COVID-19 tests per day, with the country recording three additional cases of the disease yesterday.
Fined $500 for going out to charge cellphone
A man who claimed he violated the lockdown to charge his cellphone at a friend’s house because he had no electricity at home was fined $500 yesterday.
Darville: We need to build more hurricane shelters on high ground
Human Rights and Environmental activist Joseph Darville says “ample hurricane shelters built on high ground” are needed to avoid the catastrophic deaths that occurred with Huirricane Dorian, warning “we better get prepared” as even stronger storms ar
We support our MP 110%, says branch chair
PAMELA Hart, chairman of the Free National Movement’s Elizabeth constituency branch, reacted with sadness to Dr Duane Sands’ resignation from Cabinet and vowed the group will continue to support him as its MP.
Spanish Wells bridge collapses
This video and these photos show the scene in Spanish Wells today after the bridge to Russell Island collapsed.
PPE supplier complains about 'unfair' treatment
A LOCAL supplier of personal protective equipment is appealing to the Office of the Prime Minister to be given the same consideration and treatment they believes is given to larger companies in clearing PPE shipments. Eduardo Collie, partner of Baha
