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US Embassy cancels routine visa talks

THE US Embassy in Nassau has cancelled routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa appointments to help control the spread of COVID-19. A press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the embassy will resume routine visa services as soon “as

'Not enough respirators for a severe outbreak'

IT IS “highly unlikely” The Bahamas will have enough respirators to handle a severe outbreak of the novel coronavirus and Chief Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan is warning people to take preventative actions now to avoid spread of the disease. Heal

It will be tough but don't panic, argues Sumner

A FORMER Chamber of Commerce CEO said while the novel coronavirus pandemic will result in some “economic fall out” for the country, the impact of the potentially deadly disease on local commerce is nothing to panic over. Edison Sumner, former chief

Residents flock to stock up in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahamians flocked to grocery stores on the weekend to stock up on essential items as COVID-19 continues its spread worldwide. People are stocking up on canned and dry goods, vitamin C, bread, milk, as well as fruits and vegetables. On Sunday,

CORONAVIRUS: Department of Corrections suspends prisoner visitations

THE Department of Corrections has suspended prisoner visitations due to coronavirus concerns.

Ministry takes action over clinic visited by woman with coronavirus

THE 61-year-old woman with the novel coronavirus visited the Fleming Street Clinic last week and her visit has now prompted Ministry of Health officials to encourage some staff of the clinic to self-quarantine, The Tribune understands.

‘We are all in this together’ PM unveils action plan to protect us from COVID-19

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the closure of schools starting today until April 14 and expanding travel restrictions for foreigners in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Two gunmen - one with a rifle - hold up store

POLICE are investigating a shooting incident and two armed robberies that occurred over the weekend. In the first incident, a man was left in hospital after a shooting on Saturday afternoon. According to police reports, shortly after 5pm on Saturda

Cruise ship still waiting offshore

A CRUISE ship carrying passengers infected with the novel coronavirus has been anchored 25 miles south west of Freeport since Saturday. The Minnis administration said the Fred Olsen Cruises ship, which sails under the Bahamas flag, will not be allow

Prime Minister’s speech on COVID-19 in full

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis addressed the nation on Sunday with regards to the government’s COVID-19 response.

UPDATED: Coronavirus – 61-year-old is first case

Acting Minister of Health Jeffrey Lloyd announced that a 61-year-old female resident of New Providence who does not have relevant travel history is the first confirmed person with COVID-19 in The Bahamas.

UPDATED: 61-year-old woman is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in The Bahamas

Acting Minister of Health Jeffrey Lloyd announced that a 61-year-old female resident of New Providence who does not have relevant travel history is the first confirmed person with COVID-19 in The Bahamas.

Ministry of Transport reiterates that Braemar cruise ship will not be permitted to dock in The Bahamas

The Ministry of Transport has released the following statement regarding the MS Braemar cruise ship:

President Trump says top cruise ship companies stopping trips from the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that four major cruise ship companies have agreed to suspend trips from the U.S. for 30 days, effective at midnight.

CORONAVIRUS: Nursing homes plan to revise visiting regulations

LOCAL nursing homes say they plan to enforce a number of precautionary measures to limit their residents’ risk of exposure to infection amid fears of a coronavirus outbreak.

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