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Nurses getting burnt out, says union chief

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams said some nurses are burnt out and discouraged from volunteering their services due to the way health officials are organising the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials probe three COVID deaths

HEALTH officials are investigating three potential COVID-19 deaths as the country recorded 69 confirmed cases of the virus on Friday, a new single-day record.

Family Island residents get together to help each other

FAMILY Islanders have felt the economic pressure of COVID-19 since the borders initially closed in March—the start of the high tourism season.

Minnis: $1m a week for food task force

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said $1m is being provided to the National Food Distribution Task Force each week to help people who need food during the COVID-19 crisis.

Man shot dead by police in Pinewood Gardens

A man was shot dead by police and two officers were injured after a shootout in Pinewood Gardens on Monday.

We need to stay resolute: PM warns lockdown must continue as another death recorded and cases rising

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the relaxation of lockdown restrictions for southern islands yesterday while disclosing efforts to add an additional 80 beds to the frontline fight against COVID-19.

War of words over court appointment

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis says he opposes the recent appointment of Supreme Court Justice Carolita Bethel to the Court of Appeal. His statement yesterday drew rebuke from Attorney General Carl Bethel who accused him of launching a “highly politicised attack aimed at the constitution itself and the learned justice of appeal personally”.

PM announces 20 new cases, relaxation of lockdown measures for some islands

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Sunday announced the relaxation of lockdown measures on some islands.

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48 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Saturday

The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there are 48 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Man in hospital after shooting

A man is in hospital after a shooting in Yellow Elder Gardens early on Friday.

UPDATED: 69 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

HEALTH officials are investigating three to four potential COVID-19 deaths as the country recorded 69 confirmed cases of the virus on Friday, a new record.

Michael Pintard relaunches Backyard Farming Programme

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard relaunched the Backyard Farming Programme on Friday, distributing 1,500 backyard kits here on Grand Bahama.

Singer fined $450 for after making threats

A LOCAL singer who posted a video making death threats against police officers and calling for the government to be overthrown was fined $450 on Friday.

Man charged with burglary, rape and stealing

A 55-year-old man who said he broke into people’s homes and stole their belongings to support his cocaine addiction was arraigned on Friday on a string of burglary charges and accused of rape. He will appear before the chief magistrate next week for sentencing.

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