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Majority of new virus cases were transmitted locally
Majority of new virus cases were transmitted locally
A LOCAL infectious disease expert said 65 percent of the new COVID-19 cases in the last epidemiological week were transmitted locally.
Children tell of beatings at hostel
Children tell of beatings at hostel
TWO children testified about alleged beatings they endured at the Children's Emergency Hostel during the trial of six women accused of child cruelty at the care home.
Russians have nearly $3 bil. in assets in The Bahamas
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) confirmed that just less than $3 billion worth of assets with Russian beneficiaries are held in primarily locally based offshore banks and trust companies in The Bahamas.
Free COVID-19 testing site launched in Grand Bahama
Free COVID-19 testing site launched in Grand Bahama
Free testing for COVID-19 has finally come to Grand Bahama, through the Ministry of Health and Wellness; and Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger Moxey was on hand Saturday, January 22, 2022, to be among the first set of Grand Bahamians to be tested at the testing site in the Foster Pestaina Auditorium at Christ the King Church.
Minister Moxey described the launch of the free testing site as ...
China virus alert stays in place as cases rise
China virus alert stays in place as cases rise
AS fears mount over a new strain of the deadly coronavirus, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said there is still no travel restriction or extra screening for Chinese travellers to The Bahamas unless individuals have travelled from the impacted areas, have a fever or respiratory symptoms...
Six charged for care home cruelty
Six charged for care home cruelty
SIX women were charged yesterday with child cruelty in connection with the beating of a number of wards at the Children’s Emergency Hostel.
Last month a surveillance video showing children being beaten in a care home went viral on social media. After the footage became public, a number of employees were “relieved of their duties” pending the outcome of a police investigation.
COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator Announced ‘Bending of the Curve’
Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator, Special Adviser to the Prime Minister announced Thursday (June 4, 2020) the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 totalled 102...
COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator Provides Updated on Confirmed Cases in The Bahamas
Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister explained that the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 remains at 92...
Prime Minister Ingraham Announces Additional Tariff Removals
The Government is making it easier for business owners to secure their properties and to assist in crime fighting efforts through the elimination of customs duty on surveillance equipment.
Prime Minister Ingraham Announces Additional Tariff Removals
Nassau, Bahamas - TheGovernment is making it easier for business owners to secure their properties and to assist in crime fighting efforts through the elimination of customs duty on surveillance equipment.
During debate on the 2011/2012 budget, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham tabled the Revenue Act Order, advising that it removes "customs duty on all surveillance cameras and their apparatus, wit...