Freeport news loses 12 workers
THE Freeport News has let go 12 workers as part of a downsizing exercise, reducing the staff complement to six in Grand Bahama. Fred Stirrup, general manager, confirmed the layoffs, saying they were necessary because the newspaper’s operations were compromised, initially by Hurricane Dorian and now by the COVID-19 crisis.
Pair accused of firearm charges
A MAN and woman were arraigned in court yesterday on six firearm and ammunition charges.
Attempted murder charge
A 25-year-old Freeport man was charged with attempted murder, among other charges, in a Grand Bahama court yesterday.
UPDATED: BPL disconnections suspended for as long as emergency orders maintained
WEDNESDAY EVENING UPDATE: Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) said it would continue to suspend disconnections as long as the government maintains emergency orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zero-tolerance approach to crime, says new GB police chief
THE new Grand Bahama new police chief has warned that there will be a “zero tolerance” approach to crime and that all laws, including measures put in place in response to COVID-19, will be enforced.
Minnis suspends need to make insurance payments
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has suspended the obligation to pay health, medical and life insurance premiums as long as the state of emergency is in place and for 60 days afterward.
BREAKING NEWS: Six new cases of COVID-19, first death confirmed
In a national address on Wednesday afternoon, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed there are six new cases of COVID-19 in New Providence.
‘Face masks may offer some more protection’
HEALTH officials are now suggesting people wear face masks to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, although they initially advised against such measures.
Officials waiting on COVID-19 results after mother dies
HEALTH officials are awaiting test results to determine if a Bimini woman who died Monday night after an emergency medical flight to Nassau had COVID-19.
17,000: HELP US . . . And that doesn’t include NIB claims from hotel workers
THE National Insurance Board has received around 17,000 applications for unemployment benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic, Public Service and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday.
Licence misery for motorists
MOTORISTS queued in long lines for hours at the Department of Road Traffic’s National Stadium office to licence their vehicles yesterday.
National exams will be moved
WITH schools not expected to re-open until later this month due to COVID-19 fears, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd said yesterday “there’s no question” the government will have to postpone national examinations.
Dozen charged with violating the curfew
A DOZEN people appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes yesterday charged with violating the national curfew.
Family Island residents fear they're not ready to handle virus threat
FAMILY Island residents worry they are unprepared for COVID-19 despite assurances from the government.
