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Video messaging service interrupted by gay pornography

A MEETING of experts on COVID-19 analysis was disrupted on Friday when the video messaging service used was interrupted with gay pornography.

Seven caught playing dominoes during curfew

SEVEN people who were caught playing dominoes outside during the national curfew were charged in the Magistrate’s court on Friday.

PAHO, WHO: Maintain vaccinations during COVID-19 epidemic

GLOBAL health experts have warned of the importance of maintaining vaccinations during the COVID-19 epidemic to ensure there is no revival of other diseases such as flu and measles.

Man charged with burglary, stealing and receiving

A 27-year-old man, accused of breaking into a woman’s house and robbing her earlier this month, was remanded to prison on Friday.

One new confirmed case of COVID-19

One more case of COVID-19 was confirmed in The Bahamas on Friday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 73.

'Paper Boy' Michael dies after car accident

ONCE a staple figure at the juncture of Mackey Street and Paradise Island Bridge, 53-year-old Michael “Paper Boy” Johnson died this week due to injuries sustained in an accident. “Paper Boy” Johnson died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, Apri

PLP calls for more COVID-19 testing

THE Progressive Liberal Party’s COVID-19 task force wants the government to test up to 10 percent of the population for the deadly respiratory disease, insisting this is necessary to see the nation’s economy open in the near future. In its newly rel

Digital wallets can be used to pay bills

PEOPLE collecting unemployment payments at SunCash can use a “digital wallet” to pay bills as an alternative to redeeming cash in person, according to National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Dr Nicola Virgill-Rolle. On Tuesday, scores of people queu

Pintard: We're aware of fishermen's concerns

Minister of Marine Resources and Agriculture Michael Pintard says the government is aware of the concerns of local fishermen in Grand Bahama regarding the reopening of fish markets to sell to the public and is seeking to address the issue. However,

Police to investigate fake news on banking changes

THE Ministry of Finance has blasted “categorically false” allegations spread on WhatsApp which claimed the government plans to stop bank withdrawals and stated the matter was turned over to the police for investigation. In a statement on its Faceboo

Bimini residents fear increase in virus cases

SOME people in Bimini fear there could be more cases of COVID-19 on the island after a husband and wife tested positive for the virus. So far there have been three confirmed cases on the small island, including deceased Kim Johnson-Rolle, the sister

Two patients die: 200 medics quarantined

THE Bahamas reported two more COVID-19 deaths yesterday as health officials revealed they have recommended to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that his drastic curfews extend into May and there be no further relaxation of the lockdown measures.

Churches press for services to resume

BAHAMAS Christian Council wants churches to reopen next month under strict guidelines to keep congregants safe from contracting the deadly coronavirus. “We have a letter we would have written to the Prime Minister about our phased approach to opening and so we just await the date,” said Bishop Delton Fernander, president, Bahamas Christian Council.

Nygard insists: I’m the victim

Canadian fashion tycoon Peter Nygard has issued a strong denial to the latest rape allegations laid against him in a New York court.

Disabled mother cooking up a treat

A YOUNG disabled mother, who wants to help those in need amid the COVID-19 crisis, will be providing 300 hot meals every Friday for people in the community. Jasmine Frazer, 36, said the initiative, “Ma’s Meals” which launches today, was inspired by

Friends found guilty of breaking lockdown rules

A GROUP of friends who claimed they were outside their homes during curfew because they were trying to get something to eat from Wendy’s were fined yesterday. They were among several people who were charged with curfew or lockdown infractions. Many

Police hunt three in stealing probe

Three Grand Bahama men are wanted by police for questioning in connection with investigations into housebreaking, stealing and shopbreaking. Lavarr Laroda, 22, of Amberjack Street is wanted for housebreaking and stealing. He is six feet tall, weighs

Grand Bahama Port Authority donates two x-ray machines

In support of the fight against COVID-19, the Grand Bahama Port Authority has donated two new medical x-ray machines to the Grand Bahama Health Services. The “critical diagnostic” equipment was delivered to the Cancer Association of Grand Bahama fac

Abaco man denies indecent exposure

AN Abaco man yesterday denied allegations of exposing himself to two underaged girls. Levardo Cornish, 30, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney charged with two counts of indecent exposure. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and the matter wa

Thompson backs firms who have kept workers employed

While the tourism sector and related businesses on Grand Bahama have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson is commending industrial companies who have kept their workers employed durin

COVID-19: Two more deaths announced

Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands announced on Thursday that two more people have died due to COVID-19: a 53-year-old man and a 51-year-old man. The total number of deaths now stands at 11.

PMH suspends visiting hours at all its wards

PRINCESS Margaret Hospital has suspended visiting hours at all public and private wards to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The notice came days after PMH’s Medical Surgical Ward II was closed after a surgical ward patient became a confirmed COVID-1

Shoppers flock to buy as hardware stores reopen

SCORES of shoppers made their way to Kelly’s Mall at the Marathon location as hardware and home stores reopened yesterday.When The Tribune canvassed the area, a line of about 60 customers trailed along the pavement and stretched to the mall’s entranc

Bowe criticises govt for failing to explain its policies properly

THE government has failed to clearly articulate its rationale for relaxing restrictions on certain businesses leaving itself open to criticism that could have otherwise been avoided, according to a noted economist yesterday.Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank

UPDATED: Five newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

FIVE new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed yesterday, making it the largest single day increase in cases since tracking of them began. There are now 70 confirmed cases in the country.