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Three men accused of violating curfew

THREE men were brought to court earlier this week to face charges of violating the national curfew. Trevon Stubbs, 21, stood before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with violating the curfew after police found him on Mount Tabor Drive

Charged with running a non-essential business

A 46-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrates Court earlier this week for operating a non-essential business in breach of COVID-19 emergency orders. Roberto Williams appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with operating a no

Protesters gather over 'no notice' lockdown

SEVERAL people were arrested yesterday morning after a protest near Windsor Park sparked by the lack of notice given over New Providence’s seven-day lockdown. The protestors defied orders to remain indoors and instead took to the streets to decry th

95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Two Atlantic systems could become tropical storms

WEATHER officials are keeping a close eye on two systems in the Atlantic Ocean that could potentially strengthen into tropical storms later this week.

PM reverses new lockdown measures

A DAY after announcing a seven-day immediate lockdown for New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has reversed the harsh measures, allowing food stores, pharmacies, water depots, gas stations and hardware stores to open from 6am to 9pm beginning Wednesday.

TUESDAY'S UPDATES: PM reverses new measures

A DAY after announcing a seven-day immediate lockdown for New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has reversed the harsh measures, allowing food stores, pharmacies, water depots, gas stations and hardware stores to open from 6am to 9pm beginning Wednesday.

Food Distribution Task Force hoping stores closure will be reconsidered

SUSAN Larson, head of the National Food Distribution Task Force, said the group is hoping the abrupt decision to close food stores will be reconsidered.

PLP Deputy calls for amending of lockdown order

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “immediately amend” the most recent lockdown order, stressing people need time to prepare for a seven-day shut down.

Super Value owner seeks permission for staff to buy groceries tomorrow

SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts says he is seeking permission for his employees to buy groceries on Wednesday after the privilege was granted to employees of the AML Group of Companies despite the seven-day lockdown.

Bishop Walter Hanchell asks PM to open New Providence

BISHOP Walter Hanchell of Great Commission Ministries said he sent an email to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis asking him to open New Providence up so people can get food and other necessities.

COVID numbers checked to see if they're new cases or part of backlog

WITH more than 1,300 confirmed cases of COVID in the country, health professionals are busy deciphering if the latest numbers should be attributed to a backlog of tests or if they are new cases.

Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas restructuring – downsizing a possibility

THE Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas advised staff in a memo Monday that the corporation will be restructuring with the possibility of downsizing.

UPDATED: Glenys Hanna Martin hits out at new lockdown measures

Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin hit out at the government’s new lockdown measures on Monday night, calling them “brutal”.

New lockdown brings despair for some residents

A HALF pitcher of water and a few dry goods are all Desmond Taylor has for the seven-day lockdown Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis implemented Monday night.

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