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Handful of arrests - but eight hurt in Exuma boat accident

POLICE reported only a handful of arrests over the holiday weekend when both the capital and Abaco were in lockdown to help stem the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Big chance for Bahamas bodybuilders

ALTHOUGH local sporting activities are on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation is still looking forward to preparing a 14-member team to compete in the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Fitness Championships.

COVID-19 figures pass 5,000 over the weekend

OFFICIAL COVID-19 figures surged to 5,163 over the holiday weekend, with New Providence leading the way with some 3,937 cases.

Abaco mother dies a month after car crash

AN Abaco mother who was injured in a car accident on that island last month has died, according to relatives.

55 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, one additional death

The Ministry of Health reported on Sunday that there were 55 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death.

Eight injured in Exuma boating accident

Eight people were injured in a boating accident off Exuma on Saturday night.

68 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there were 68 new cases of COVID-19 and 91 additional recovered cases.

91 new COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 106 on Friday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 91 new cases of COVID-19 and three confirmed deaths on Friday.

Mixed reviews for new lockdown measures

BAHAMIANS preparing for the weekend lockdown in New Providence had mixed reviews about the tough measures on Friday.

Man pleads not guilty to extortion

A 51-year-old man was charged with extortion by a public officer on Friday.

PAHO, International Organisation for Migration sign memorandum of understanding

THE Pan American Health Organisation and the International Organisation for Migration signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to strengthen cooperation on health and migration in the Americas.

Rotary donates oxygen concentrators to Rand Memorial Hospital

THE Rotary Club of Freeport presented nine oxygen concentrators to the Rand Memorial Hospital

Pintard plans discussions on industrial hemp

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said on Thursday he plans to discuss the economic potential of industrial hemp with Cabinet ministers while the issue of legal marijuana is still being deliberated.

Roots Junkanoo Group hosting virtual health seminar

AS residents of New Providence and Abaco head into a 24-hour weekend curfew, Roots Junkanoo group will host a free virtual health seminar on Friday at 8pm aimed at uplifting Bahamians during these turbulent times.

Police hand out supplies to help

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle and a team of officers gave out school supplies and face masks to Hospital Lane residents in the Bain Town community yesterday.

COVID-19 blamed for lack of police complaints progress

THE Police Complaints Inspectorate has been critically disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and has not completed its prioritised tasks, according to chairman Tanya McCartney.

Taskforce to assess seabed damage from cruise ships

A SPECIAL task force has been established to fully investigate the damage of seabed and marine life allegedly caused by cruise ships while sheltering in waters near Berry Islands, officials confirmed yesterday.

Entrepreneur thriving in the pandemic

Grand Bahamian Mychal Connolly is an awarding winning entrepreneur in the US who has launched several successful businesses by “thinking outside the box”.

ZNS closes its doors again as engineer tests positive

AN engineer at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas has tested positive for COVID-19, causing the BCB to once again close its doors to the public for cleaning.

American Airlines back to the Bahamas

AMERICAN Airlines yesterday resumed service between Miami International Airport and six destinations in the region, including Eleuthera, Freeport and George Town, Exuma.

Three in hospital

THREE men are in hospital after shooting and stabbing incidents.

Cemetery road is reopened

AFTER calling for the reopening of Eastern Cemetery Lane for over ten years, one resident can now breathe a sigh of relief.

Pintard: We will take action to deal with shanty towns

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard yesterday vowed to crack down on all unregulated structures on government land in North Andros, insisting officials are “ready” to take action against residents who are still living in illegal structures despite receiving eviction notices.

PARTY’S OVER: Police blame youngsters for problems caused at illegal lockdown events

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said his officers will be out in full force to enforce new COVID-19 restrictions, as he revealed that officers have faced challenges recently with young people hosting parties.

‘Sorry - $20 vouchers were a mistake’

NATIONAL Food Distribution Task Force chairperson Susan Larson said miscommunication caused 1,500 food assistance recipients in parts of New Providence to get under-valued vouchers this week.