SATURDAY UPDATE: Five newly confirmed COVID-19 cases – all from Bimini
The Ministry of Health confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 78.
Ministry tests healthcare workers for coronavirus
On Saturday, the Ministry of Health tested healthcare workers of Princess Margaret Hospital and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre for possible coronavirus exposure.
Lockdown 'having positive effect in Grand Bahama'
KWASI Thompson, State Minister for Grand Bahama, says the lockdowns are having a positive effect in Grand Bahama where the number of COVID cases has not exceeded seven.
Prime Minister tours Blanco plant
Blanco Chemicals is among the latest Bahamian manufacturers that are meeting the needs of the local community to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and simultaneously expanding their product lines.
Woman charged with assaulting officer, resisting arrest
A 29-year-old woman charged with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest was granted $2,000 bail. Her trial is set for June 17.
Video messaging service interrupted by gay pornography
A MEETING of experts on COVID-19 analysis was disrupted on Friday when the video messaging service used was interrupted with gay pornography.
Seven caught playing dominoes during curfew
SEVEN people who were caught playing dominoes outside during the national curfew were charged in the Magistrate’s court on Friday.
PAHO, WHO: Maintain vaccinations during COVID-19 epidemic
GLOBAL health experts have warned of the importance of maintaining vaccinations during the COVID-19 epidemic to ensure there is no revival of other diseases such as flu and measles.
Man charged with burglary, stealing and receiving
A 27-year-old man, accused of breaking into a woman’s house and robbing her earlier this month, was remanded to prison on Friday.
One new confirmed case of COVID-19
One more case of COVID-19 was confirmed in The Bahamas on Friday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 73.
'Paper Boy' Michael dies after car accident
ONCE a staple figure at the juncture of Mackey Street and Paradise Island Bridge, 53-year-old Michael “Paper Boy” Johnson died this week due to injuries sustained in an accident. “Paper Boy” Johnson died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, Apri
PLP calls for more COVID-19 testing
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s COVID-19 task force wants the government to test up to 10 percent of the population for the deadly respiratory disease, insisting this is necessary to see the nation’s economy open in the near future. In its newly rel
Digital wallets can be used to pay bills
PEOPLE collecting unemployment payments at SunCash can use a “digital wallet” to pay bills as an alternative to redeeming cash in person, according to National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Dr Nicola Virgill-Rolle. On Tuesday, scores of people queu
Pintard: We're aware of fishermen's concerns
Minister of Marine Resources and Agriculture Michael Pintard says the government is aware of the concerns of local fishermen in Grand Bahama regarding the reopening of fish markets to sell to the public and is seeking to address the issue. However,
Police to investigate fake news on banking changes
THE Ministry of Finance has blasted “categorically false” allegations spread on WhatsApp which claimed the government plans to stop bank withdrawals and stated the matter was turned over to the police for investigation. In a statement on its Faceboo
