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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.

PM announces seven days of further lockdown measures for New Providence

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the strongest restrictions yet for New Providence during a national address on Monday night in response to the deepening COVID-19 crisis.

Bar owner arrested after unauthorised gathering

THE owner of a popular bar was arrested on Friday night after police responded to reports of an unauthorised gathering, which contravened COVID-19 Emergency Orders.

Virus-free islands happy after curfew lifted

RESIDENTS of islands that have remained COVID-19 free are happy to know they can once again move around as curfew has been lifted on certain islands.

Andros residents now fear there could be more cases

ANDROS residents say they fear there could be more COVID-19 cases in the community after a local tested positive for the virus last week, becoming the island’s first COVID case.

Education minister confirms he has tested negative twice

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd has confirmed he’s tested negative for COVID-19 twice.

ZNS will continue as usual, says TV chief

CHAIRMAN of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas Fred Gotlieb said it will be business as usual concerning news production at the agency, despite the building’s closure due to COVID-19 exposure.