Just a few months ago, Lashan Gardiner was financially okay. The
27-year-old mother of three worked as a server at Sandals Resort,
Emerald Bay while the father of her children was also gainfully
employed. Then COVID-19 came.
The couple had NIB benefits coming
in. Hers ran out a few weeks ago. Luckily, her partner was called back
to work full-time in July, since at six-months pregnant Ms Gardiner’s
condition makes her “high risk” and unable to work...
For the first time, The Inspire Foundation is having a three-day Inspire
International Music Festival which includes a Concert, Workshop and
Master Classes to soothe our souls during these shifting times of
COVID-19. This virtual event slated for July 29 – 31, 2020, is more than
music with workshops and masterclasses to help people to cope, acquire
new skills and enjoy music and entertainment of different genres from
professionals around the world.
For a top-notch experience, The
Inspire International July event will be streamed from the
www.theinspirefoundation.net website that is powered by HD Source Canada
for connectivity...
Angelo Knowles has been selected as this year’s recipient of the EY
Bahamas Jamaine McFall Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will be
used to fund Angelo’s attendance at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia,
Canada, where he will pursue an undergraduate degree in accounting.
Upon
learning of the news, Angelo commented, "Words cannot express how
grateful I am to be this year’s recipient of the EY Bahamas Jamaine
McFall Memorial Scholarship. Most of this would not have been possible
if it were not for my teachers, family, and most importantly, my parents...
Members of the Covid 19 task force for Grand Bahama consisting of
representatives of the Grand Bahama Health Services, The Royal Bahamas
Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and the Department of
Immigration, met at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday 11th
July at 10am with Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator the Hon.
Kwasi Thompson and Permanent Secretary Harcourt Brown...
The Cruise and Maritime Department at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and
Aviation (BMOTA) is hosting a tours webinar to connect scores of
anxious tour operators with tourism and cruise officials.
Under
the theme, “Exploring Opportunities Beyond COVID-19,” the webinar will
be held via Microsoft Teams on July 14, 21, 23 and 28, from 10:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m...
The Ministry of Education advises the general public, 2020/2021
scholarship applicants, and university partners and stakeholders, that
due to the reduction in resources and other factors, a one year
moratorium on ALL NEW TUITION GRANT AWARDS is now in effect for the
upcoming academic year, including for the University of the West
Indies...
The 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 eleven (111). There have been fourteen
(14) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, eighty-three (83)
confirmed cases in New Providence, one (1) confirmed case in Cat Cay,
and thirteen (13) confirmed cases on the island of Bimini.
The newly confirmed cases are as follows:
Case #109 - a sixteen (16) year old female of Grand Bahama with a history of travel. This case is in isolation at home...
The Independence Celebrations Committee in conjunction with the Bahamas
Christian Council marked the country’s 47th Anniversary with an
innovative made-for-television virtual programme that kept Bahamians
entertained from start to finish, showing abundant young talent in a
four-hour special.
The virtual show was created to adhere to
protocols to avoid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time
in the nation’s Independence history, Bahamians could not gather
together on Clifford Park to celebrate and anticipate the Flag Raising
at midnight, and fireworks, to bring in Independence Day...
The Ministry of Health confirms today that there is one (1) additional
confirmed case of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed
cases to one hundred and eight (108). There have been eleven (11)
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, eighty-three (83) confirmed
cases in New Providence, one (1) confirmed case in Cat Cay, and
thirteen (13) confirmed cases on the island of Bimini.
The newly
confirmed case is Case #108, a forty (40) year old male of New
Providence with a history of travel. This case is in isolation at
home...
It has been brought to the University’s attention that statements
alleging that the institution and/or the President granted a “secret
scholarship” to a daughter of the Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey
L. Lloyd, and awarded a research grant in the amount of $500,000 to Dr.
Adelle Thomas, were made this past Monday by a talk show host on ILTV.
These
allegations are completely false. The University has not awarded any
such research grant to Dr. Thomas, nor has it granted a “secret
scholarship” to a daughter of the Minister. Any applicant who fulfils
stipulated requirements...
The Ministry of Health confirms today that there is one (1)
additional confirmed case of COVID-19. This brings the total number of
confirmed cases to one hundred and seven (107). There have been eleven
(11) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, eighty-two (82)
confirmed cases in New Providence, one (1) confirmed case in Cat Cay,
and thirteen (13) confirmed cases on the island of Bimini.
The newly confirmed case is Case #107, a twenty-seven (27) year old male of Grand Bahama with no history of travel...
Their goal is to change the future for troubled youths often considered a threat to society and quite possibly to themselves.
Teen
juveniles assigned to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys through court
convictions should not be written off. According to Shacoy Mullings, the
newly installed president of Toastmasters Club 1600, they have
potential and his organization wants to help them unleash it...
Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Harbour Patrol Unit
apprehended 3 males this afternoon in Nassau Harbour for failing to
produce documentation for their vessel.
While on routine patrol
at 1:30 pm. Defence Force craft P-115, coxswain by Leading Seaman Mario
Ramsey boarded and searched a 24-ft Cabin Cruiser, in the vicinity of
John Alfred Dock. Further investigations showed that the men could not
produce documentations for the vessel...
Lodge Claudius R. Walker (C. R. Walker) recently donated sanitation
supplies and equipment to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute
(BTVI) to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The
donation included two cases of disinfectant, one no-contact temperature
gun, two cases of hand sanitizers and one first aid kit. The
organization chose BTVI due to its long-standing relationship with the
institution. The lodge has a history of providing scholarship funding to
BTVI...
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that travelers
must complete a Bahamas Health Visa application and present a negative
COVID-19 RT-PCR test with a sample taken within ten (10) days of
arrival.
Effective immediately, all travelers will
be required to complete an electronic Bahamas Health Visa application
before departure from the place of embarkation. This can be found at
travel.gov.bs...
Ongoing recovery efforts for a missing boater by the Royal Bahamas
Defence Force continues after the American registered vessel ran aground
a mile and a half of South Bimini on Friday past with 4 American crew
members.
Altogether, three key agencies (The Royal Bahamas
Defence and Police Forces, and the United States Coast Guard), have been
involved in search and rescue, as well as recovery efforts for the
missing boater...
The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are two (2) additional
confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed
cases to one hundred and six (106). There have been ten (10) confirmed
cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, eighty-two (82) confirmed cases in
New Providence, one (1) confirmed case in Cat Cay, and thirteen (13)
confirmed cases on the island of Bimini.
The newly confirmed cases are as follows:
Case #105 is a thirty-three (33) year old female of Grand Bahama with no history of travel. This case is in isolation at home...
Members of the Covid 19 task force for Grand Bahama consisting of
representatives of the Grand Bahama Health Services, The Royal Bahamas
Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and the Department of
Immigration, met at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday 11th
July at 10am with Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator the Hon.
Kwasi Thompson and Permanent Secretary Harcourt Brown...
The Cruise and Maritime Department at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and
Aviation (BMOTA) is hosting a tours webinar to connect scores of
anxious tour operators with tourism and cruise officials.
The Ministry of Education advises the general public, 2020/2021
scholarship applicants, and university partners and stakeholders, that
due to the reduction in resources and other factors, a one year
moratorium on ALL NEW TUITION GRANT AWARDS is now in effect for the
upcoming academic year, including for the University of the West
Indies...
THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM FAY ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS
DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 6PM, FRIDAY, 10TH JULY,
2020.
It has been brought to the University’s attention that statements
alleging that the institution and/or the President granted a “secret
scholarship” to a daughter of the Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey
L. Lloyd, and awarded a research grant in the amount of $500,000 to Dr.
Adelle Thomas, were made this past Monday by a talk show host on ILTV.
Ongoing recovery efforts for a missing boater by the Royal Bahamas
Defence Force continues after the American registered vessel ran aground
a mile and a half of South Bimini on Friday past with 4 American crew
members.
EMERGENCY POWERS (COVID 19 PANDEMIC) REGULATIONS, 2020