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COVID-19: No flattening of the curve for New Providence

CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan revealed Friday that health officials have not yet seen a flattening of the curve for New Providence, with data suggesting the number of COVID-19 cases could continue to increase for the island in the days ahead.

Parents say children still without electronic devices

WITH public schools set to reopen next week, some parents are worried their children are not prepared as many are still without devices with which to take part in online lessons.

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Tourism 'game changer' through quarantine end

Tourism operators last night hailed the elimination of the mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors as "a game changer" that may help the industry escape a "bleak" winter 2020 season.

Banks back Bahamian digital dollar roll-out

Commercial banks yesterday gave their backing to the Bahamian digital dollar's national roll-out as a means to improve financial inclusion and transaction efficiency.

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Rapid tests to replace quarantine from Nov 1

TOURISTS and returning residents will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival in The Bahamas and again four days later as part of new rules that will take effect on November 1 and eliminate the need for travellers to quarantine.

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THOUSANDS MAY HAVE CAUGHT VIRUS: Leading medical centres estimate infection rate is much higher than stated

THE true number of COVID-19 cases in the Bahamas is scores higher than the confirmed tally, according to three international research groups that have created separate epidemiological models of the virus.

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101 new COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 96

The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 101 new cases of COVID-19, one death and 65 people confirmed to have recovered.

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Lending a hand

LEND a Hand Bahamas, a Bahamian nonprofit organisation, has announced a charitable contribution of $100,000 from Albany and one of its member families, the Rumpf Family.

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‘Golden Girls’ celebrate 20 years

In a five-year span that began in 1995, collectively the team of Savatheda Fynes-Coke, Chandra Sturrup, Pauline Davis-Thompson, Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie and Eldece Clarke culminated the journey being crowned champions of the women’s 4 x 100m relay at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

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Andros shanty houses now targeted

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has vowed to clamp down on all unsanctioned construction on Andros, insisting that once assessments have been made on the island, officials will then formulate a plan to deal with the issue in a lawful manner.

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FACE TO FACE: Rocky’s got a plan which can bring us all success

EXCELLENCE is something we encourage our children to strive for. We want them to give their all and be their best at noble pursuits that will enrich their lives and the lives of others. We know that if they strive for excellence, it will set them apart and help them to survive the trials of life.

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Eviction notices ‘being renewed’ to stay legal

MONTHS after issuing eviction letters to residents in newly built illegal structures on Abaco, Central and South Abaco MP James Albury said the government is now working “to renew” some of those notices to ensure they are compliant with the law.

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End-October targeted for digital B$ national roll-out

Bahamians are seeking greater security assurances around online transactions, the Central Bank has revealed, as it readies for the digital currency's national roll-out beginning on October 20.

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91 new COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 89

The Ministry of Health reported on Friday that there were 91 new cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths and one additional death under investigation.

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Indoor dining permitted on all islands except New Providence, Abaco, Paradise Island

THE latest Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Pandemic) Order permits indoor dining to take place on all islands except New Providence, Abaco and Paradise Island.

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Schooner Bay security staff reportedly suffer infections

THERE are reportedly four confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the security department of the high-end gated community of Schooner Bay in Abaco, including the head of security, and another case on a construction site, according to residents.

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81 new cases of COVID-19, death toll rises to 86

EIGHTY-ONE additional cases of COVID-19 cases were confirmed Thursday while the death count has risen to 86.

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End in sight? PM declares second wave shows signs of ending on day of 151 new cases

AS he declared The Bahamas appears to be nearing the end of the second COVID-19 wave, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said several relaxed measures will precede the expected end to the COVID-19 Emergency Powers Orders on October 31.

BAMSI's cassava plan to boost food security

Farmers across The Bahamas have received cassava sticks and sweet potato slips as part of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) Roots and Tubers Distribution initiative.

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151 new cases of COVID-19, death toll rises to 80

The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 151 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths. One death which was under investigation has now been confirmed as COVID-19 related.