PM announces phase IB in reopening economy, six people allowed to disembark test kits plane
In his address to the nation on Sunday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that, effective Monday (May 4th), Phase 1B in the reopening of the economy will begin. This means:
Wilchcombe connected Sands with Americans who brought test kits
FORMER Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe connected Health Minister Dr Duane Sands with the Americans who brought test kit swabs to the country last week and were controversially allowed to quarantine at their home afterwards.
One new case of COVID-19 diagnosed, takes total to 83
ONE more case of COVID-19 has been confirmed today, bringing the total in The Bahamas to 83.
UPDATED: Passenger dies then fire destroys vessel off Long Island
A SEA voyage ended in the death of a passenger from illness and the Haitian ship itself bursting into flame off Long Island on Thursday.
Davis 'appalled' by promotion of lead investigator in case against Gibson
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he was “appalled” by the promotion of Assistant Superintendent Deborah Thompson – the lead investigator in the case against former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson.
Man jailed for stealing water pump
A MAN accused of stealing a water pump from a local bar and restaurant was sentenced to four months in prison on Friday.
Rand Memorial renovation work proceeding at 'record pace'
RENOVATION work at the Rand Memorial Hospital is proceeding at a “record pace”, with the cost estimated “well into the millions”, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said on Friday.
Portable water plant on Abaco to supply 10,000 gallons a day
A PORTABLE water plant has been installed on Abaco, bringing 10,000 gallons of potable water a day to residents.
Homeless man pleads guilty to violating curfew
A 50-year-old homeless man, who claimed he was on the streets because he was being chased by six invisible people, was charged on Friday for violating the curfew.
Man accused of sex with two teenaged girls
A 25-year-old man was remanded to prison on Friday accused of having sex with two teenaged girls.
Davis calls for Sands' resignation
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis called for the resignation of Health Minister Dr Duane Sands on Friday - and claimed there were potentially other instances of people coming into the country while the borders are closed for Bahamians.
Gym owner 'puzzled' by re-opening phases
EVOLVE Functional Fitness’s owner is left scratching her head over how certain businesses are opening before others in the government’s measured reopening plan for the economy.
Elizabeth Avenue south of Shirley Street closed for two weeks
Elizabeth Avenue will be closed south of Shirley Street to traffic for two weeks, it was announced yesterday.
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- 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
