COVID-19: No flattening of the curve for New Providence
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan revealed Friday that health officials have not yet seen a flattening of the curve for New Providence, with data suggesting the number of COVID-19 cases could continue to increase for the island in the days ahead.
With GBPA support, Genesis Academy to restart in-person lessons in November
Freeport, Grand Bahama: With the support of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Limited, Genesis Academy’s Principal Dr Ricardo Major and his staff will restart in-person lessons at the facility in late November.
Man charged with murder wanted for bail violation
A 29-year-old Grand Bahama man charged with murder is wanted by police for a bail violation.
BUT President claims schools hit by COVID-19 cases
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson claimed Friday that a number of schools have been plagued by COVID-19 cases this week.
PLP Chairman questions whether govt can monitor travel protocols
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell has questioned whether government has the capacity to properly monitor its new travel protocols, which will come into force in about a month.
Event for displaced children postponed after official tests positive for COVID-19
The welcome home celebration planned for Friday for the 30 displaced children at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home has been postponed after an official travelling in the delegation for the event tested positive for COVID-19.
Industrial Tribunal in Grand Bahama opens new premises
The Industrial Tribunal in Grand Bahama opened its new premises at Freeport Insurance Building on Friday.
Six months probation for unlawful possession charge
A 20-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Man accused of stealing cousin's phone
A 34-year-old man who was accused of stealing his cousin’s phone was ordered to compensate him for the device.
Man pleads guilty to marijuana possession
A MAN was fined $500 after he pleaded guilty to marijuana possession in the Magistrate's Court on Friday.
Three face fraud charges
THREE women were charged separately with fraud in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Friday.
Trump, stricken by COVID-19, taken to military hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared in public Friday evening for the first time since being stricken by COVID-19, boarding his Marine One helicopter for a flight to a military hospital as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 2nd October: Nassau
STARTS: 10/02/2020 5:50 PM EDT EXPIRES: 10/02/2020 8:00 PM EDT
Parents say children still without electronic devices
WITH public schools set to reopen next week, some parents are worried their children are not prepared as many are still without devices with which to take part in online lessons.
Three years on, progress . . . but more still needed say Ragged Islanders
THREE years after Hurricane Irma ravaged Ragged Island, residents there said while some progress has been made to restore the island to its former glory, more work can still be done by the government.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
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- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
