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Bahamas Health makes major announcements; Bimini clear & deaths found not to...
July 14, 2020 Covid-19 dashboardByDeandrea S Hamilton#NASSAU, The Bahamas — July 14, 2020 – Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister explained...
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Travelers forged COVID documents to enter The Bahamas
By Royston Jones Jr.NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several visitors entering The Bahamas and traveling to Grand Bahama have forged documents, including their COVID-19 tests to gain entry, according to Dr Merceline...
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Draft Bill On Marijuana Expected 'In Short Order'
Attorney General Carl BethelBy LEANDRA ROLLETribune Staff Reporterlrolle@tribunemedia.netA DRAFT bill on marijuana legislation is expected to be presented to Cabinet “in very short order,” Attorney...
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U.S. trips caused COVID-19 spike
Dr. Merceline Dahl-RegisBy Jasper WardThe spike in COVID-19 cases on Grand Bahama appears to be the result of Bahamians traveling to the United States and bringing the virus back home with them, said...
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Cecil Rhodes statue DECAPITATED: Memorial torn down by protestors
A STATUE commemorating controversial 19th century British politician Cecil Rhodes has been decapitated by anti-colonialist campaigners in Cape Town, South Africa.A statue of Cecil Rhodes in Cape Town...
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China reports NEW unknown disease spreading across Asian country deadlier...
CHINESE officials have warned of a fatal "unknown pneumonia" with a death rate higher than the coronavirus COVID-19 which is spreading across an Asian country.Chinese officials have warned of a fatal...
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Huge protests rock several countries as coronavirus ignites rage against...
By Oren Liebermann, Milena Veselinovic and Emma Reynolds, CNN(CNN) - Major protests are breaking out against governments in several countries after coronavirus sparked fury over grievances including...
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Three (3) additional confirmed COVID-19 cases
By ZNS BahamasThe Ministry of Health confirms today that there are three (3) additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to one hundred nineteen (119). There...
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What Does 'Covidiot' Mean, and Who Qualifies as One?
The coronavirus pandemic has added another new word to the dictionary.image: Adobe StockBy Korin MillerWhen COVID-19 first became a global pandemic earlier this year, people scrambled to keep up....
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America Is on Track for a Million Coronavirus Cases a Day, and at Least...
Until we have effective and safe medications, a proven vaccine and better testing, our best shot at getting control would be to again close many businesses and activities. Photo Illustration by The...
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New study reveals how much worse air conditioning makes the spread of COVID-19
By CW HeadleyThe SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus funding our pandemic is believed to be the least stable in warm temperatures. UV rays in the sun are said to eliminate the virus as quickly as 34 minutes,...
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Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
By The Associated Press Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?It’s possible, but it seems to be relatively rare and scientists think they know why that is.Many viruses can cross the...
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A Second Coronavirus Death Surge Is Coming
Shutterstock; Paul Spella / The AtlanticBy Alexis C. MadrigalThere is no mystery in the number of Americans dying from COVID-19.Despite political leaders trivializing the pandemic, deaths are rising...
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The Bahamas Edges Closer to Hurricane-Proof Digital Currency
While Hurricane Dorian knocked out the Bahamas' banks for months, the cell network was back up in days. (Paul Dempsey/Shutterstock)The Bahamas’ central bank said it is “progressing” toward the full...
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Shakira Owns Her Own $16M Island in the Bahamas
Entertainer/Recording artist ShakiraBy Dominic BarreraLifestyles of the rich and famous — we love to hear all about them. Particularly, what do they do with all of their money? Some buy new wardrobes,...
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World’s Largest Sportfishing Trade Show Goes Virtual July 13-17
By Community News ReleasesThe novel coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a new norm for conducting business, and for the first time in its more than 80 years of existence, the International Convention...
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Wife of The Bahamas Prime Minister Supports Sewing Classes in Over-the-Hill...
By Deandrea S. Hamilton#NASSAU, The Bahamas – July 15, 2020 – Wife of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Patricia Minnis has thrown her support behind the launch of a sewing programme under the Over-the-Hill...
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PARDONED: Forty-eight inmates get early release amid pandemic
Department of Correctional ServicesBy Royston Jones Jr.Prison remains COVID free despite influx of new inmates.NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Forty-eight inmates were pardoned in the last two weeks as the Bahamas...
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Cross unveiled to honor Hurricane Dorian victims
UNVEILED – Deputy Prime Minister K. Peter Turnquest (left) and Chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Sarah St. George (second right) unveil the monument erected at the foot of the Sir Jack...
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BPL Executives First Hedge
For the first time in the company’s history, Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) has executed a fuel hedge transaction, which has the effect of setting the fuel charge for BPL customers at about...
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