Another 31 cases as COVID count hits 679
COVID-19 cases in the country have skyrocketed to 679, with 31 additional cases recorded just yesterday as health officials expect cases to increase in the days ahead.
PM announces national lockdown
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a national lockdown for the entire Bahamas in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.
31 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Monday
The Ministry of Health reported on Monday that there are 31 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.
VIDEOS: Freeport during and after Isaias
These videos show the effects of Hurricane Isaias in Freeport over the weekend.
BPL | SKYGuard Severe Weather Warning, Sunday 2nd August
STARTS: 08/01/2020 2:00 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/03/2020 8:00 AM EDT
49 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday
The Ministry of Health reported on Sunday that there are 49 new cases of COVID-19.
PM and NEMA team assess damage from Isaias
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) conducted an initial aerial overview to survey the damage and assess the needs of those in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Isaias on Sunday.
SKYGuard eAlert #17: Tropical Storm Isaias Currently Passing West of Freeport
Sunday, 2nd August, 2020.
SATURDAY UPDATES: All clear for New Providence, Andros, Abaco, Eleuthera – Hurricane Warning remains for Grand Bahama, Bimini, Berry Islands and neighbouring cays
10pm: A statement from BPL on power restoration efforts – Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL) wishes to confirm for customers that we have begun restoration efforts and have returned service to some of the feeders, but BPL continues to prioritize safety of our customers and staff as we recover from Hurricane Isaias.
25 new cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there are 25 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.
BAMSI classes to be held virtually
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) announced on Friday that classes for its upcoming semester will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday’s Updates: Hurricane Isaias
8.30pm: From the Associated Press – Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph) Friday night and was expected to strengthen in the coming hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The storm was centered about 175 miles (280 kilometers) south-southeast of Nassau in the Bahamas and was moving northwest at 15 mph (24 kph).
Video
- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
- Police car on store premises
- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
- Video of Parliament disruption
- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
