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Doctor calling for more COVID testing on Grand Bahama

A GRAND Bahama doctor is calling on health officials to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities to the island.

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Attorneys chip in to pay student’s court bill

AN 18-year-old high school student, who spent over a week in prison for violating the national curfew, was released yesterday thanks to a few local attorneys who paid his $500 fine.

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Several nurses calling in sick at Sandilands

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams confirmed that a number of nurses, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, called in sick at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday.

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Rolle reveals 85 officers in quarantine

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle revealed yesterday around 85 police officers are in quarantine while one officer has been disciplined for breaching confinement.

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Police team giving out water and masks

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle and a team of officers gave out water and masks to Windsor Lane residents yesterday.

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Davis flies to States for COVID treatment

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis was airlifted to the United States for COVID-19 treatment yesterday.

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Culmer insists no division in Cabinet

FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer dismissed speculation of friction in Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ Cabinet due to the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Brennen: I’m not resigning my post

DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen has denied social media claims that he submitted a notice of intention to resign.

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Virus claims another 79 cases plus extra death

THE Ministry of Health confirmed 79 more COVID-19 cases yesterday and another related death.

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25-year-old held on attempted murder charge

A 25-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned on an attempted murder charge.

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Category 1 storm expected to hit in north

THE northern Bahamas is expected to experience Category One hurricane conditions by Sunday from a weather disturbance being monitored by officials.

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UPDATED: Davis releases statement on decision to travel to U.S.

PLP Leader Philip “Brave” Davis has released a statement on the decision to travel to the United States.

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BPL_SKYGuard Tropical Cyclone Severe Weather Bulletin #4

Thursday, 20th August, 2020.