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THE CHURCH MUST LEAD: Bishop Boyd supports new restrictions; says complying the Christian thing to do
by Royston Jones Jr. on July 28, 2021 at 7:59 am
“I think the church has to participate in and respect all of the restrictions that the rest of society is being asked to observe” NASSAU, BAHAMAS […]
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THUMBS DOWN: Most Seabreeze and St Barnabas constituents feel country going in wrong direction, survey shows
by Royston Jones Jr. on July 28, 2021 at 7:58 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The vast majority of respondents surveyed in Seabreeze and Saint Barnabas believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction, […]
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FINALLY: Healthcare workers to get long-promised honorarium for pandemic work in August
by Eyewitness News on July 28, 2021 at 7:57 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health announced yesterday that all frontline and non-frontline workers who assisted with the national response to […]
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DON’T BE FOOLED: Voters’ cards with white-out not from Parliamentary Registration Dept, says minister
by Royston Jones Jr. on July 28, 2021 at 7:56 am
Dames assures voter registration dept’s security protocols thwart fraud attempts “It is time for a change? Absolutely, and this government [is] […]
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Two men found dead in separate incidents
by Rayne Morgan on July 28, 2021 at 7:55 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man believed to be in his 50s was found dead in a warehouse behind a liquor store off First Street, Coconut Grove, late Monday night. […]
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WORK WITH US, NOT AGAINST US: Union leader slams govt’s anti-COVID efforts as “autocratic and dictatorial”
by Natario McKenzie on July 28, 2021 at 7:53 am
“The government can’t be trying to control this thing by themselves” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A prominent trade union leader said yesterday […]
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ACTUALLY, NEVERMIND: Govt abruptly halts rollout of new customs processing fee amid outcry
by Natario McKenzie on July 28, 2021 at 7:51 am
Customs Dept says customers charged $3.35 fee incorrectly will be refunded Ministry of Finance dispels rumors of charge being linked to digital payments […]
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“TAKE IT VERY SERIOUS”: Taxicab union chief urges drivers to get vaccinated as business picks up
by Natario McKenzie on July 28, 2021 at 7:47 am
Ferguson: Homeporting was a big boost but the delta COVID variant is a great concern NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the taxicab industry continues to benefit from […]
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Public and private sector join forces to install security cameras in Stapledon Gardens
by Eyewitness News on July 28, 2021 at 7:40 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames recently lauded the support of the public and private sector in obtaining and installing […]
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Leading Seaman Simeon Gardiner becomes founding father of diving in RBDF
by Eyewitness News on July 28, 2021 at 7:32 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leading Seaman Simeon Gardiner became the first official military diver within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) when he completed […]
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Bahamian men charged with human trafficking
by Royston Jones Jr. on July 27, 2021 at 7:39 pm
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men charged in a Magistrate’s Court today were released on bail after pleading not guilty to charges of human trafficking for […]
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UNDECIDED: Govt has yet to decide on extending emergency orders
by Royston Jones Jr. on July 27, 2021 at 6:42 pm
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has yet to make a determination on whether it will allow the existing public state of emergency and accompanying […]
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DASH TO VAXX: More than 700 people flock to vaccination sites
by Royston Jones Jr. on July 27, 2021 at 7:56 am
Frustration mounts amid long wait times and limited appointments Vaccines received last week could be depleted by end of this week, says Symonette NASSAU, […]
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UNFAIR: Making spa owners close shop while hotel spas still operate “discriminatory”, argues businessman
by Natario McKenzie on July 27, 2021 at 7:49 am
Small businesses waiting to see what will happen when emergency orders end August 13 Turnquest: We want the country to balance economic and health mindsets but […]
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CASHING IN: Just over half a million pennies redeemed during Central Bank redemption exercise
by Natario McKenzie on July 27, 2021 at 7:45 am
More than $557K in pennies redeemed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Just over half a million pennies were redeemed during the Central Bank’s penny redemption […]
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LOOKING BETTER: Water-based tour operators welcome business uptick
by Natario McKenzie on July 27, 2021 at 7:43 am
Lisgaris: Pandemic driving shorter booking windows “People are really starting to get nervous over this surge and the restrictions” NASSAU, […]
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GBPC launches new customer service survey to guide future improvement plans
by Eyewitness News on July 27, 2021 at 7:41 am
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) yesterday announced the launch of its new customer service survey on its website at […]
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UNAUTHORIZED: SCB warns RAY-E Securities Investment Company not registered entity
by Natario McKenzie on July 26, 2021 at 7:50 am
Commission cautions public against conducting business with unlicensed/unregistered entities NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Securities Commission of The Bahamas […]
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THE TRICKLE-DOWN EFFECT: Famed John Watling’s Distillery seeing sales boost amid tourism rebound
by Natario McKenzie on July 26, 2021 at 7:47 am
“There is more value to extract from the current tourism than from the mass tourism that we were welcoming before” Property to introduce cultural […]
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BTC teams up with the Broadcasting Corporation to bring the Tokyo Olympic Games free to all viewers across The Bahamas
by Eyewitness News on July 26, 2021 at 7:40 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Viewers across the entire archipelago have free access to watch the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games thanks to a partnership with BTC […]
