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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.

BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert: Nassau

STARTS: 08/18/2020 11:57 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/18/2020 2:00 PM EDT

Police call for patience amid 311 hotline complaints

AMID complaints that the 311 hotline is not being answered, police officials are urging the Bahamian public to be patient as they wait to receive assistance from the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s COVID-19 command centre.

Tribune to publish digitally during seven-day lockdown

Due to the government's strict seven-day lockdown The Tribune will be published in digital format only over the coming days.

Three charged with violating curfew

THREE men were brought to court yesterday to face charges of violating the national curfew.

Philip ‘Brave’ Davis ‘in stable condition’

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party officials on Monday said PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis is in stable condition resting comfortably in the hospital after contracting COVID-19.

Grand Bahama lockdown extended

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the extension of Grand Bahama’s lockdown for seven days.

Lyford Cay Foundations announces $1.5m grant for food aid

LYFORD Cay Foundations has announced a commitment of $1.5 million in grant funding for food aid to the Bahamian community.

Anglican schools to go fully virtual for reopening

THE Anglican Central Education Authority has announced it will adopt the Ministry of Education's model of a fully virtual platform for the reopening of school.

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