Several plead guilty to violating curfew
SEVERAL people were ordered to pay a $500 fine or face three months in prison after they pleaded guilty to violating the national curfew or the weekend lockdown recently implemented by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
UPDATED: Officials project nearly 90 confirmed COVID-19 cases by Sunday
HEALTHCARE officials have projected that the country will have nearly 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19 by Sunday.
UN Secretary-General: COVID-19 pandemic 'one of the most dangerous challenges in our lifetime'
THE Covid-19 pandemic is “one of the most dangerous challenges this world has faced in our lifetime. It is above all a human crisis with severe health and socio-economic consequences.”
TACKLING THE COVID-19 CRISIS: What ideas do you have?
With regards to tackling the COVID-19 crisis, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said there is no monopoly on good ideas and he wants the public to make suggestions. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis also called out to the Bahamian people, saying: "We want your ideas."
Emergency Powers amendment: Masks must be worn when leaving home
The government has made an amendment to its Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations, requiring anyone leaving their residence to wear a mask.
Local shipping company not allowed to access imported medical supplies
A representative of a local shipping company is dismayed after being told by US officials that they will not be allowed to access imported medical supplies to help in the fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Man charged with death threats
A 23-year-old man was yesterday ordered to pay a $1,000 fine or face six months in prison after threatening to kill a woman whose car hit his car.
Dames: Don't confront police in these difficult times
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames is urging Bahamians to not confront police when approached by officers during the country’s lockdown.
Dangers facing workers on the frontline
ONE local doctor has spoken of the “frightening” reality of being on the COVID-19 frontline.
Commission faces battle over broker's winding-up
A former Bahamian broker/dealer yesterday pledged to fight the Securities Commission’s bid to place it in court-supervised liquidation over concerns it asserts are “completely baseless”. Guy Gentile, principal of Mint Broker International, told Trib
Mother and daughter charged with causing harm
A MOTHER and daughter were charged on Wednesday with damaging their neighbour’s car and assaulting another neighbour with a golf club.
Man charged with robbing two men at gunpoint
A 21-year-old man was remanded to prison on Wednesday after he was charged with holding two men at gunpoint and robbing them of over $1,000 worth of stolen goods last month.
Govt adds to list of essential shoppers for Thursday
The government has added to the list of essential workers who may shop on Thursday.
Wendy's confirms COVID-19 case
WENDY’S Bahamas yesterday confirmed an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
‘Cheaper items are being bought up quickly’
ITEMS like bread, meat, milk and some canned goods were flying off supermarket shelves yesterday as people flocked to stores.
