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SHUTDOWN: PM to unveil package of drastic measures to stop virus spread

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will today announce extraordinary social distancing policies that businesses, churches and social groups must comply with as the country fights potential spread of COVID-19, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen.

Testing is only available in New Providence, says Sands

TESTING for the novel coronavirus is only available in New Providence, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands revealed yesterday.

Minnis urges people to stop panic buying

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has urged people to stop panic buying, saying he has been assured the nation has “at least a one to three months’ supply” of food and import shipments are continuing as normal.

Jamaican woman charged with 19 counts of fraud

A Jamaican woman who attempted to gain Bahamian citizenship by assuming the identity of another woman was charged with 19 counts of fraud yesterday in Magistrate’s Court.Marlene Stephens, 43, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney charged with po

Restaurants and local businesses fearing the worst

A DAY after the country recorded its first case of COVID-19, some local restaurants are already starting to suspend operations as a precautionary measure to safeguard against the potentially deadly disease. One of them is Twin Brothers restaurant, l

Exuma sports company struggling to break even

AFTER losing $96,000 through cancellations in the last two weeks, one Exuma businessman is considering the bright side of the country potentially shutting down over coronavirus concerns. “I would welcome a shutdown because it’s now cheaper for me to

Carnival and film festival among events postponed

IN an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, many local events have been postponed including Bahamas Carnival and The Island House Film Festival. In a press release issued yesterday, Bahamas Carnival organisers said they have regrettabl

Christian Council to decide soon on services

THE Bahamas Christian Council will make a decision this week on whether churches covered under its membership will continue to hold services amid the threat of a local COVID-19 outbreak. Bishop Delton Fernander, BCC president, told The Tribune yeste

We won’t be cutting anyone off, says WSC

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has ceased disconnections and the corporation’s workers currently on vacation are being forced to return to work amid the coronavirus pandemic. At a press conference yesterday, WSC Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson revealed a number of measures and operational adjustments to fight the spread of the disease.

Bahamas feels effects of global coronavirus crisis

DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said the 61-year-old woman with the novel coronavirus visited the Fleming Street Clinic last week, prompting Ministry of Health officials to encourage some clinic staff to self-quarantine.

Atlantis staff asked to take unpaid leave

ATLANTIS has asked staff at the Paradise Island resort and casino to either take two weeks unpaid leave or take earned vacation days due to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hurt the tourism and travel industry.

Two charged in connection with infant’s death

TWO people, one of them a teenager, were yesterday charged in connection with the death of a one-year-old girl earlier this month. A 17-year-old male, who is from Exuma, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt charged with one count of manslaughter.

Vessel 'part of human smuggling' operation found

A Pro Line vessel believed to have been involved in an attempted human smuggling operation in Grand Bahama was discovered abandoned on the shoreline in Eight Mile Rock yesterday. Immigration officials believe that illegal immigrants might have been

Three men charged with shop breaking

THREE men were charged with shop breaking and possession of an unlicenced firearm in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Dexter Carter, 48, and Renard Fulford, 34, both of Eight Mile Rock, and Raymond Brown, 38, of Sapodilla Road, appeared be

Driver denies killing pedestrian, aged 67

A MAN was yesterday granted bail in Magistrate’s Court after denying allegations of killing a pedestrian while driving.

University of the Bahamas cancels on-campus classes and moves online

UNIVERSITY of the Bahamas (UB) has announced the cancellation of its on-campus classes and advised students living in dorms to move out. Online teaching platforms will now be used.

Overseas students making plans to come home

BAHAMIAN students studying abroad said they are making plans to return home amid fears that the global coronavirus pandemic would cause countries to shut down their airports and close their borders. In an effort to deter the rapid spread of the resp

UPDATED: MS Braemar to dock in Cuba

MONDAY 6pm UPDATE: The MS Braemar, that was turned away from several Caribbean ports after passengers fell ill with novel coronavirus, is scheduled to dock in Cuba Tuesday after the island agreed to help transfer those aboard to planes bound for the United Kingdom.

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.