Cases, Hospitalizations Down, Situation Still Grim
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have decreased slightly, but Former Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands says patients remain extremely ill and require significant medical intervention.
Wilchcombe: $800k Per Week On Food Assistance
With the National Food Distribution Task Force set to wind down next week, Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe says a total revamp of the food program is needed. For starters, he says too much money is being spent.
PAHO: Region Must Prepare For Next Crisis
The private sector and not-for-profit organizations play critical roles in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for the next crisis, according to PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, who used The Bahamas as an example of how this sector helped to provide access for vulnerable communities.
Vat Reduction A “Good Campaign Promise”
A Former Chamber Of Commerce CEO is calling the government’s plan to reduce VAT to 10% “a good…
The Bahamas Still Below Global Average
The Bahamas is still below the global average of women in parliament, but an organization promoting and supporting…
RBDF Prepared For Influx Of Illegal Migrants
From deploying additional crews to gathering information from international partners, The Royal Bahamas Defense Force Commodore says they're more than prepared to handle an influx of illegal migrants.
AG Promises End to Emergency Order
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Attorney General Ryan Pinder expressing confidence today that the Davis administration will have legislation in place to replace Emergency Orders by November, when the current state of emergency is set to end.
79-Year-Old Taxi Driver Missing For 5 Weeks
The family of a 79-year-old taxi driver who has been missing for five weeks fears he won't be found alive.
Government Assists Man Involved In Accident
The family of a Grand Bahama man in critical condition thanking the government for facilitating his transfer to the capital for urgent medical attention, following an industrial accident.
Mitchell: Public Service Promotions Halted
The new government pumping the brakes on pre-election promotions in the public service. Minister Fred Mitchell says government must determine whether they were political promotions and if plans were afoot to plant " poison pills" in different government agencies.