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Sixty (66) Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases - Update #113 - Jul 31, 2020 - 9:55:31 PM
The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are sixty-six (66)
additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of
confirmed cases to five hundred seventy-four (574). There are two
hundred eighty-six (286) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama,
two hundred thirty-two (232) confirmed cases in New Providence,
twenty-one (21) confirmed cases in Bimini, nine (9) confirmed cases in
Moore’s Island, nine (9) confirmed cases in Great Guana Cay, six (6)
confirmed cases in the Berry Islands, four (4) confirmed cases in Cat
Cay, three (3) confirmed cases in Cat Island, three (3) confirmed cases
in Exuma, and one (1) confirmed case in Abaco...
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NEMA activates to closely monitor TS Isaias, which threatens to become a Hurricane - Jul 30, 2020 - 11:30:41 PM
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) was activated at 6pm
Thursday, July 30 to closely monitor the track of Tropical Storm Isaias
as it threatens The Bahamas.
Captain Stephen Russell, Director
of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) activated Level II of
the Standard Operating Procedures because the situation escalated into a
real threat such as storm warnings and flash flood warnings.
Representatives
of NEMA’s Emergency Support Function (ESF) groups reported to the NEOC
at NEMA on Gladstone Road to monitor the system...
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Twenty-four (24) Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases - Update #112 - Jul 30, 2020 - 10:38:59 PM
The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are
twenty-four (24) additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings
the total number of confirmed cases to five hundred eight (508). There
are two hundred forty-seven (247) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand
Bahama, two hundred five (205) confirmed cases in New Providence,
twenty-one (21) confirmed cases in Bimini, nine (9) confirmed cases in
Moore’s Island, nine (9) confirmed cases in Great Guana Cay, six (6)
confirmed cases in the Berry Islands, four (4) confirmed cases in Cat
Cay, three (3) confirmed cases in Cat Island, three (3) confirmed cases
in Exuma, and one (1) confirmed case in Abaco.
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Prime Minister's Statement on Tropical Storm Isaias - July 30, 2020 - Jul 30, 2020 - 9:09:25 PM
 Fellow Bahamians; Members of the Press:
Yesterday, officials held a press conference to brief the country on Tropical Storm Isaias, which poses a threat to The Bahamas.
Officials outlined various measures in preparation for the upcoming storm, which has now strengthened.
This
evening, official s from the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, NEMA,
security and other agencies will brief the country on the further
preparations for the storm...
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Campbell outlines Govt.’s ‘comprehensive’ approach to country’s economic recovery that incorporates gender mainstreaming - Jul 30, 2020 - 5:16:44 PM
The Government of The Bahamas has undertaken a comprehensive approach
for the country’s economic recovery from the dual external shocks from
the monstrous and catastrophic Hurricane Dorian in 2019 and the COVID-19
Pandemic this year that includes gender responsive financing, resources
and mitigation where possible, Minister of Social Services and Urban
Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell told a United
Nations/Inter-American Bank High-Level Meeting.
The Virtual
High-Level Meeting was held (Wednesday, July 29) under the theme:
“Moving Forward – Insights on Integrating Gender as a Catalyst for
Economic Recovery (COVID-19)...
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Systems in place and ready, says Minister Lewis - Jul 30, 2020 - 3:47:46 PM
 With the shift of the projected path of now Tropical Storm Isaias,
Minister of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the
Hon. Iram Lewis on Thursday, July 30, assured residents that plans are
in place and shelters ready.
During a press briefing at the Ministry’s office in the Star General
building, Freeport, Minister Lewis encouraged residents of the country
to prepare for the tropical storm but do with existing protocols in
place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Ministry, he said, is closely monitoring the trek of the storm,
which is expected to impact the southern Bahamas as early as Friday
morning...
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Reopening of Passport Office on Thompson Blvd - Jul 30, 2020 - 10:44:50 AM
 The Cabinet Office announces for general information that the Passport
Office on Thompson Blvd will reopen to the general public on Tuesday 4
August 2020 at 9am.
This follows the thorough cleaning and
sanitization of the premises following exposure to a COVID-19 positive
case earlier this week.
The public is reminded that persons with
emergency matters should call the Online Unit number at 397-2330 or
397-2388...
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Minister Henfield Meets with the Chinese Ambassador Huang - Jul 29, 2020 - 9:21:41 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas is pleased to inform the
general public that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren A.
Henfield, MP, received a call this morning, Wednesday, 29 July 2020, by
the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, HE HUANG Qinguo, at
the Ministry’s Headquarters during which the two dignitaries addressed
matters of mutual bilateral interest, with a major focus on the impact
of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued good relations in the
multilateral arena with respect to China’s efforts to provide assistance
to the Latin American and Caribbean region for relief against the
pandemic...
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Thirty-seven (37) Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases - Update #111 - Jul 29, 2020 - 6:53:30 PM
The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are thirty-seven (37)
additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of
confirmed cases to four hundred eighty-four (484). There are two
hundred forty-three (243) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama,
one hundred eighty-five (185) confirmed cases in New Providence,
twenty-one (21) confirmed cases in Bimini, nine (9) confirmed cases in
Moore’s Island, nine (9) confirmed cases in Great Guana Cay, six (6)
confirmed cases in the Berry Islands, four (4) confirmed cases in Cat
Cay...
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Storm Preparation Protocols in Place, Says Minister Iram Lewis - Jul 29, 2020 - 4:38:58 PM
All of the necessary protocols are in place in preparation for the
tropical disturbance currently in the region, said Minister of State for
Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the Hon. Iram
Lewis.
During a press briefing in Grand Bahama, July 29, 2020 at the Star
Insurance building which houses the Ministry, Minister Lewis said
hurricane shelters are being prepared and an update will be provided by
Thursday.
All the necessary agencies are in place, he said, protocols are in place
particularly with respect to COVID-19 considerations. The shelters will
not be opened unless the need arises...
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PMH Tightens Protocols During Second Wave of COVID-19 - Jul 29, 2020 - 2:42:03 PM
 The Public Hospitals Authority wishes to advise the public of various
measures that have been implemented to ensure the safety of patients and
staff during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Public Hospitals
Authority (PHA) and the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) wishes to
advise that effective July 28th, 2020 Specialty Clinics have been
SUSPENDED at the Hospital until further notice; with the exception of
the Eye Care Centre on Soldier Road and Family Medicine Clinic at 4th
Terrace Centerville...
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Alert #6 Potential Tropical Depression Nine - Jul 29, 2020 - 12:13:23 PM
 ALERT #6 ON POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE NINE ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS
DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY 2020, AT NOON EDT.
…HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE TO SPREAD OVER THE LEEWARD ISLANDS…
A
TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
THIS INCLUDES THE ISLANDS OF INAGUA, MAYAGUANA, CROOKED ISLAND...
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Clarence A. Bain building demolished - Jul 29, 2020 - 11:13:50 AM
The Ministry of Public Works has begun the demolition of the Clarence A.
Bain building located on the corner of Moss Rd. and University
Boulevard. The demolition of the structure is projected to be completed
by the end of the week.
Over a period of years several
government agencies had demitted the building due to unsatisfactory
working conditions. Works Minister the Honourable T. Desmond Bannister
said that due to extensive damage...
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Sixty-five (65) Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Update - #110 - Jul 28, 2020 - 10:05:15 PM
The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are sixty-five (65)
additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of
confirmed cases to four hundred forty-seven (447). There are two
hundred eleven (211) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, one
hundred eighty (180) confirmed cases in New Providence, twenty-one (21)
confirmed cases in Bimini, nine (9) confirmed cases in Moore’s Island,
nine (9) confirmed cases in Great Guana Cay, six (6) confirmed cases in
the Berry Islands, four (4) confirmed cases in Cat Cay...
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Minister of Heath the Hon. Renward Wells stated that a fundamental way
that healthcare officials respond to the COVID-19 challenge is through
contact tracing. 
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