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PMH has ‘passed breaking point’

A TOP doctor at Princess Margaret Hospital described the strain COVID-19 has on the hospital in stark terms yesterday, insisting the institution has “passed the breaking point”.

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Some schools to reopen with mix of virtual and face-to-face

AS students prepare to return to the classrooms later this month, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd said public schools on some islands will re-open under a hybrid model, while others will feature face-to-face instruction.

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Abaco workers ‘overwhelmed’ in poor conditions

THE increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Abaco has overwhelmed healthcare workers who are already strained by “poor” working conditions coupled with ongoing staff shortages.

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No extension for thief’s appeal bid

THE Court of Appeal yesterday refused the extension of time application of a man attempting to appeal the sentence he received for breaking into a humanitarian aid organisation in Abaco to steal building supplies.

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Hospitals suffer as sick out continues

A STAFF sick out at public hospitals in New Providence and Grand Bahama severely affected healthcare services on the islands for a fourth day, the Public Hospitals Authority said yesterday.

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Two injured in separate shooting incidents

POLICE in Abaco and Grand Bahama are investigating two separate shootings that left two men injured.

Baker’s Bay to test charge for unvaccinated staff

BAKER’S Bay will today begin charging unvaccinated staff for mandatory COVID-19 testing while inoculated employees will be given test frees of charge until the Club hits its target of 70 percen of the workforce having received a jab.

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131 new COVID-19 cases, one more related death

THE Ministry of Health recorded 131 new COVID-19 cases and one more related death on Thursday.

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Bahamas’ ‘first class fills before economy’

The Bahamas’ tourism rebound is seeing “first class fill up before economy class”, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, estimating that as much as 80 percent of the industry’s economic impact has returned.

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$35m Glass Window upgrade to be ‘world famous attraction’

The government’s $30m-$35m Glass Window Bridge replacement will combine “the most ambitious bridge building project” with “a world-famous tourist attraction”, the deputy prime minister revealed yesterday.

Cable targets push on ‘hospitality TV’

A Cable Bahamas executive yesterday predicted that “hospitality TV” will be “big” for the tourism industry as it seeks to build momentum for greater nationwide penetration.

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Athletes bring home Olympic gold medals

With all of the pomp and pageantry, Bahamian ‘speedy’ quarter-miler Steven Gardiner returned home yesterday to celebrate his gold medal performance at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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Man accused of stabbing

A 25-year-old Grand Bahama man was charged with causing grievous harm in connection with a stabbing incident on Grand Cay, Abaco.

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Union officials frustrated by Grand Lucayan sale delay

THE delayed sale of the Grand Lucayan hotel in Grand Bahama is being watched closely with frustration and optimism by local hotel union officials.

‘Bittersweet’ for doctors as resources come - but so do cases

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ announcement of additional beds and manpower to combat the resurgence of COVID-19 cases was described yesterday as “bittersweet”.

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Police probe Abaco stabbing

ABACO Police are investigating a stabbing that left a male resident of Grand Cay, Abaco, hospitalized with serious injuries.

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Two accused of attempted murder

TWO men were charged with attempted murder in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

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Abaco Tennis holds first annual Sheri Roberts Open Memorial Tournament

THE Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) held the first annual Sheri Roberts Open Memorial Tennis Tournament over the weekend. The event was sponsored by Daron Roberts.

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Rastafarian community unhappy with Marijuana Bill delay

A RASTAFARIAN leader has expressed his disappointment in the delay of the much-promised Marijuana Bill being tabled in Parliament.

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SPREAD THE WORD - IT WILL SAVE LIVES: Vaccinated are urged to explain to others why they took jab, curfew changes announced

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed Monday night that a deal has been inked for the delivery of substantial vaccine supplies, giving The Bahamas the capacity to administer the shot to all who wish to receive it - and urged those who have had to vaccinations to talk to those who have not to encourage them.