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CARICOM congratulates The Bahamas on its 47th Independence Anniversary
Ву ВВN Ѕtаff: Тhе Саrіbbеаn Соmmunіtу (САRІСОМ) hаѕ соngrаtulаtеd thе Gоvеrnmеnt аnd Реорlе оf Тhе Ваhаmаѕ оn thе соuntrу’ѕ 47th Аnnіvеrѕаrу оf Іndереndеnсе, оn 10 Јulу 2020.САRІСОМ Ѕесrеtаrу-Gеnеrаl...
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‘Father of Labour’ named National Hero
Sir Randol FawkesNASSAU, BAHAMAS — ‘Father of Labour’ Sir Randol Fawkes has been awarded the nation’s top honor of the Order of National Hero.Fawkes was instrumental in establishing the trade union...
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ECLAC Presents Five Proposals to Increase Fiscal Space in Caribbean Countries
In a special session of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Small Island Developing States, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, called for urgently providing concessional funds to...
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600 Dorian-damaged homes to be repaired; GB Disaster Relief Foundation...
By Deandrea S. HamiltonFreeport, Grand Bahama – July 10, 2020 — The Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF), the charitable arm of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), and its partners are...
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The Governor General Welcomes Alpha Kappa Alpha Outstanding Student Award...
The students are pictured standing in the Ballroom of Government House with the Governor General, and AKA executive members (seated), July 9, 2020. The students are, from left: Gerri Summers, Kaitlyn...
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South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'
Police released images of suspects lying on the ground.By BBC NewsFive people have been killed after attackers stormed a South African church, reportedly amid an argument over its leadership.South...
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Bill Gates, a Billionaire, Says Covid-19 Drugs and Vaccines Should Not Go to...
Microsoft founder Bill Gates said it’s important for covid-19 treatments and vaccines to go where they’re most needed and not just to the highest bigger.Photo: Jack Taylor (Getty Images)By Jody...
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The hunger crisis linked to coronavirus could kill more people than the...
A woman delivering food in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. People there are struggling even more due to the coronavirus pandemic, which is prompting a possible global food crisis.By Francesca...
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Coronavirus global report: WHO reveals fresh record rise in cases worldwide
Mexican military personnel stand next to some of the more than 200 urns containing the repatriated ashes of those who died of Covid-19 in the US. Mexico now has the fourth-highest death toll....
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Ten million kids ‘may never return to school’ after virus
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an "unprecedented education emergency" with up to 9.7 million children affected by school closures at risk of never going back to class, Save the Children warned...
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Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19
This is the second ban on alcohol sales since South Africa's outbreak began.South Africa has introduced new restrictions, including another ban on alcohol sales, to help contain the spread of...
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What to know before heading to the Bahamas
Pastel waterfront houses in Nassau, Bahamas. Getty ImagesThe Bahamas officially reopened to the public — with a handful of new coronavirus guidelines.When you pack your sunscreen and bathing suit,...
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Switzerland investigates €3.5m transfer from account held by Spain’s emeritus...
Prosecutors continue to probe allegations of money laundering involving a foundation linked to Juan Carlos I, who abdicated the throne in 2014.Spain’s emeritus king Juan Carlos I last February in...
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Who was Jett Travolta and how did he die?
John Travolta's family life has been tainted by tragedy Credit: HandoutBy Clara GasparDad John was initially suspected of wrongdoing in the treatment of his son.The actor alleged he'd been blackmailed...
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Judiciary to investigate Magistrate’s Court party
Chief Justice Brian MoreeBy EyeWitness NewsNASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Judiciary has launched an internal investigation after a viral video recording depicted several people partying in a...
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Grand Bahama Covid Cases Are Hard ‘Wake Up Call’
Deputy Prime Minister Peter TurnquestBy DENISE MAYCOCKTribune Freeport Reporterdmaycock@tribunemedia.netFOLLOWING the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases on Grand Bahama, Deputy Prime Minister Peter...
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Travel protocol integrity questioned
By Kyle WalkineA claim made by several tourists suggesting they entered The Bahamas without a negative COVID-19 PCR molecular swab test stipulated by the authorities has raised concerns over the...
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Valentina Sampaio becomes first openly trans model in Sports Illustrated...
Sampaio, of Brazil, describes moment’s significance: ‘Being trans usually means facing closed doors to people’s hearts’. Valentina Sampaio in Milan in 2017. Photograph: Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty...
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Coronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world
Donald Trump and Boris Johnson both wore masks in public recently. By Helier Cheung, BBC NewsIn the past few days, both US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been seen...
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WHO warns coronavirus pandemic may get 'worse and worse and worse'
WHO reported more than 230,000 infections globally Sunday, a record for new infections reported in one day.(istock images)By Joseph GuzmanAs coronavirus cases hit record levels over the weekend and...
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