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COVID-19 putting an extra burden on Abaco

THE increasing number of COVID-19 cases on Abaco has placed a significant strain on healthcare workers on the island who are simultaneously managing the coronavirus fight and the public healthcare system in the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation.

Change on inter-island tests

AN amended Emergency Powers Order has removed the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to inter-island travel except when traveling from and between Grand Bahama and New Providence. The order, released on Friday, states that anyone who wis

40 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths, one death under investigation on Sunday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 40 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths and one death under investigation on Sunday.

30 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death reported on Saturday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death on Saturday.

90 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths and five deaths under investigation reported on Friday

The MInistry of Health reported that there were 90 new COVID-19 cases, five additional deaths and five deaths under investigation on Friday.

Govt signs heads of agreement for $400m Jack's Bay project in Eleuthera

THE government signed a heads of agreement with Eleuthera Properties on Friday for the development of the Jack's Bay Resort, Golf Course and Marina project in South Eleuthera worth some $400 million.

Man rescued after driving off Montagu ramp in 'attempted suicide'

A CONCERNED citizen rescued a man from his car after he drove off Montagu Ramp into waters below in an attempted suicide, police said.

Two Dept of Immigration employees accused of fraud

TWO employees from the Department of Immigration were arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday after being accused of committing a number of fraud-related offences.

Three face armed robbery charges

THREE men were remanded to prison on Friday after being accused of robbery.

Small business owners go on the march

A GROUP of small business owners marched in Nassau on Friday due to grievances with recent lockdowns and other issues stagnating business.

Police officer on administrative leave amid investigation

A POLICE officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into excessive force after surveillance footage showed a man being body slammed and kicked during an arrest.

Construction of 100 homes in Abaco 'to start this month'

THE Disaster Reconstruction Authority said construction of 100 modular homes in Spring City, Abaco, is expected t0o begin this month.The units are intended to replace the 100 recreational vehicles (RVs) presently at the Government Complex and will ho

'Too soon to tell full impact of COVID-19'

IT is too early to predict COVID-19’s full impact on the business sector, according to Bahamas Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeffrey Beckles.With more areas of the economy allowed to reopen on Monday - but many areas still closed - Mr Beckles said stakehol

Police hand out meal vouchers

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle and a team of officers distributed 200 meal vouchers to residents in the Nassau Village and Montell Heights communities yesterday.The initiative, according to the police chief, is a part of the Royal Bahamas Police Forc

Commissioner warns - it’s not party time yet

INSISTING that too many large social gatherings are still being held in the country, Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday warned members of the public to avoid these parties as police officers will not be stopped from enforcing the law.

Senator Mitchell responds to allegations he did not 'immediately' quarantine on Grand Bahama arrival

OPPOSITION Senator Fred Mitchell was on the defensive yesterday in the face of criticisms of “bad judgement” due to allegations he did not “immediately” quarantine upon arrival in Grand Bahama following a trip to the United States.

20-year-old and teenager accused of killing youth

A MAN and teenager were charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.Franklyn Glinton, 20, and a 17-year-old boy appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt charged with the death of a victim listed on court dockets as “John Doe

NHI enrolment up by a fifth amid pandemic

ENROLMENT in the National Health Insurance programme has increased by nearly 20 percent so far this year.According to NHI officials, the initiative’s popularity has “increased significantly” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“Following an initial

$1,500 fine for cleaning up garbage

A 37-year-old man who claimed he violated the curfew because he was helping a friend clean up garbage was fined $1,500.Police arrested Denville Ramsey after they found him on Meadow Street around 3.45 am on August 4.During his arraignment before Magi

Two in hospital after stabbing in Abaco

Two Abaco men are hospitalised with serious stab wounds at a New Providence hospital following a stabbing incident early yesterday morning. Superintendent Terecita Pinder reported the incident occurred in Murphy Town, Abaco. She said their condition

49 new cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths

The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that there were 49 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, three deaths and one death under investigation.

Three-year-old dies after being found at bottom of pool

A day of fun and frolic for a Bimini family ended tragically when a three-year-old toddler drowned in a swimming pool at Resorts World Bimini.

Prison officers jailed for submitting fake health certificates

TWO correctional officers who handed in fake sick slips to get time off from work were sentenced to more than a month in prison on Thursday after they admitted to defrauding the Department of Correctional Services and the government.

Lloyd says situation 'fluid' after concerns from union

MINISTER of Education Jeff Lloyd has responded to union assertions that teachers were blindsided by Monday’s announcement of a delay to the start of the school year.Speaking to reporters yesterday, Mr Lloyd said while teachers have been a part of the

Churches are allowed to resume in-person services

WITH the latest emergency order allowing New Providence churches to resume in person services, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander said he is thankful that no transmission of COVID-19 can be traced back to church services.Chur