ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF GRAND BAHAMA
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 27, 2020 — The message below was posted on Facebook by Jenny Russell, The Freeport News’ excellent photographer. Given my close ties to Freeport, where I lived …
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NINE CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN THE BAHAMAS AS OF MARCH 26
By LLONELLA GILBERT NASSAU, Bahamas, March 26, 2020 (BIS) – Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands has confirmed that as of March 26, 2020 The Bahamas now has …
Read MoreNOW IS THE TIME TO REINTRODUCE THE NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAM
By OSWALD T. BROWN WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 26, 2020 – My daily reminder from Facebook of something I posted previously is becoming prophetically a catalyst for a more extended commentary. …
Read MoreGBPA LAUNCHES INITIATIVES TO HELP ASSIST AND PREPARE RESIDENTS FOR THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, March 25, 2020 – The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) is collaborating with key stakeholders on the potential impact of COVID-19 on Grand Bahama. “We have …
Read MoreBAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM & AVIATION STATEMENT ON COVID-19
NASSAU, Bahamas, March 24, 2020 – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is following guidance from the Bahamas Ministry of Health and other government agencies pertaining to the country’s …
Read MoreTHERE IS STILL A NEED FOR COVERAGE OF OUR DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS AND OUTREACH TO BAHAMIANS IN THE DIASPORA
By OSWALD T. BROWN (EDITOR’S NOTE: I started to write this as brief caption for TODAY’S FACEBOOK MEMORIES photo, but because of pressing concerns that have become more urgent to …
Read MorePM EXPANDS EMERGENCY ORDERS; ANNOUNCES 24-HOUR CURFEW AND ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY
NASSAU, Bahamas, March 23, 2020 – In an address to the nation tonight (Monday, March 23), Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced expanded emergency orders in response to the COVID-19 …
Read MoreHEALTH MINISTER GIVES UPDATE ON FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
By LLONELLA GILBERT NASSAU, Bahamas, March 23, 2020 (BIS) — Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands said that as of Sunday, March 22, the Ministry of Health had …
Read MoreSAINT LUCIA CLOSES AIRPORTS TO INCOMING PASSENGERS
SAINT LUCIA, March 23, 2020 — The Government of Saint Lucia has announced the closure of Saint Lucia’s airports to all incoming commercial and private flights effective 11:59 pm on …
Read MoreBAHA MAR TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY ON MARCH 25
NASSAU, Bahamas — Baha Mar will close until further notice starting March 25 at 3pm, with a temporary layoff of all nonessential staff. In a letter to employees, Baha Mar …
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