Bahama Times

25/09/2021

FTX, the crypto derivative exchange, has officially moved its headquarters from Hong Kong to the Caribbean Island nation , the firm announced. It remains incorporated in Antigua and Barbuda.

FTX, the crypto derivative exchange, has officially moved its headquarters from Hong Kong to

01/06/2021

The recorded 53 new cases yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health.

The Bahamas recorded 53 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health.

05/04/2021

A man was killed Saturday when officials say he was thrown from the back of a moving truck.

05/04/2021

Health officials confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas on Saturday, taking the number of cases in the country to 9,250. Of the new cases, seven were in New Providence - one of which has a history of travel, seven on Grand Bahama, one on Eleuthera with a recent history of travel, and one on Andros. The number of active cases stands at 276.

Health officials confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas on Saturday, taking the

05/04/2021

Former congressman Ron Paul has warned of a government crackdown on bitcoin and safe-haven assets may not be safe from government intervention. “The government is the threat,” he said, noting that “they will crack down because they have the ability to do it.”

Former congressman Ron Paul has warned of a government crackdown on bitcoin and safe-haven

05/03/2021

There were 27 new coronavirus cases in The Bahamas yesterday — seven on New Providence, seven on Grand Bahama, five on Abaco, four on Andros, two on the Berry Islands and two on Bimini and Cat Cay. Active cases now stand at 950 out of the 8,600 total number of cases.

There were 27 new coronavirus cases in The Bahamas yesterday — seven on New Providence, seven

05/03/2021

The father of a 14-year-old girl has refused to accept the $200 fine handed down to a man who inappropriately touched his daughter’s thigh.

The father of a 14-year-old girl has refused to accept the $200 fine handed down to a man who

03/02/2021

The Government of The Bahamas has received formal notification from COVAX of the estimated COVID-19 vaccine dose allocation for the first phase of delivery to The Bahamas.

The Government of The Bahamas has received formal notification from COVAX of the estimated

09/11/2020

Prime Minister Minnis extended warmest congratulations to Mr. Joseph Biden on his election as President-Elect of the United States of America.

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis extended warmest congratulations to Mr. Joseph

09/11/2020

As part of the Government’s $250 million five-year commitment for small business development, a minimum of $25 million will be set aside specifically for entrepreneurship programs geared toward Bahamian youth and toward women, said Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis.

As part of the Government’s $250 million five-year commitment for small business development,

09/11/2020

In an address to the nation on Sunday 8 November, the Prime Minister pointed to the progress recorded on New Providence and Abaco since restrictive measures were introduced a month ago.

In an address to the nation on Sunday 8 November, the Prime Minister pointed to the progress

09/11/2020

Prime Minister Minnis: National Address – 8 November 2020

05/11/2020

Today Prime Minister Minnis toured the Bahamas Feeding Network’s (BFN) food distribution center, which feeds thousands of Bahamians in need each week as part of the Government’s National Food Distribution Task Force.

Today Prime Minister Minnis toured the Bahamas Feeding Network’s (BFN) food distribution center,

05/11/2020

Soccer legend Diego Maradona goes through surgery without any complications on Wednesday, after doctors discovered a hematoma on his head. An operation that touched the hearts of the fans, and that deserved a warm message of encouragement from Lionel Messi.

Soccer legend Diego Maradona goes through surgery without any complications on Wednesday, after

05/11/2020

Clinton McCartney was his family’s designated shopper and was responsible for all errands outside the home. He is not sure how he contracted the virus, but he is certain that we would like to do all in his power to prevent anyone else from contracting Covid-19.

Clinton McCartney was his family’s designated shopper and was responsible for all errands outside the home.

04/11/2020

The Bahamas Ministry of Health reported 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday 2 November. Eleven of those new cases were in New Providence, 7 in Grand Bahama, 5 in Eleuthera, 4 in Exuma, 3 in Andros and 1 in Abaco.

The Bahamas Ministry of Health reported 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday 2 November.

04/11/2020

Eta Makes Landfall in Nicaragua - Expected to Redevelop over Water this Weekend

Dr. Levi Cowan creates videos and blogs pertaining to tropical cyclones, primarily hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.

04/11/2020

Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson was sworn in as Minister of State for Grand Bahama by Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith at Government House, November 3, 2020.

Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson was sworn in as Minister of State for Grand Bahama by Governor

04/11/2020

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was on Tuesday night about to enter the operating room to have a bruise removed on his head, although he is lucid and calm, five days after his 60th birthday.

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was on Tuesday night about to enter the operating room

04/11/2020

Despite the toll that COVID-19 has had on operations at the Road Traffic Department (RTD), operations have continued to advance. Minister of Labour, Transport & Local Government, the Hon. Dion Foulkes, during his address to the nation, said that the staff continues to re-engineer its services to provide greater efficiency in this ‘new normal’.

Despite the toll that COVID-19 has had on operations at the Road Traffic Department (RTD),

03/11/2020

The Bahamas Ministry of Health reported 21 new COVID-19 cases in Bahamas, in their latest report dated 31 October.

03/11/2020

Mandatory Vacation-in-Place Requirement is Replaced by COVID-19 Health Insurance, Monitoring Procedures, and On-Island Rapid Testing for Those Staying Longer Than Five Days

Mandatory Vacation-in-Place Requirement is Replaced by COVID-19 Health Insurance, Monitoring

03/11/2020

Ministry of Tourism Re-Opening Update, October 31, 2020.

31/10/2020

The Bahamas Ministry of Health reported 37 new COVID-19 cases in Bahamas in their latest report, 29 October

The Bahamas Ministry of Health reported 37 new COVID-19 cases in Bahamas in their latest report,

31/10/2020

The Government will review the possible legalization of a h**p industry that would include variations of cannabis low in THC, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today in the House of Assembly.

The Government will review the possible legalization of a h**p industry that would include

31/10/2020

The United States surpassed nine million cases of coronavirus on Friday since the start of the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, which reflects a resurgence of infections five days before the elections.

The United States surpassed nine million cases of coronavirus on Friday since the start of

31/10/2020

The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise the general public that all persons whose dire is to use the National Symbols: the National Flag and/or Coat of Arms or any part thereof including the colours on any articles/things/goods to be produced, distributed, sold or imported in The Bahamas, whether in connection with any business/calling/trade or profession on an annual basis MUST obtain a license or written permission from the Minister of National Security as stated in Section 4.

The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise the general public that all persons whose

30/10/2020

The ministry of health of Bahamas reported 38 new COVID-19 cases in Bahamas, 28 October.

30/10/2020

Three people, one of them Brazilian, died this Thursday in a knife attack on a church in Nice, in southeastern France, which President Emmanuel Macron called an 'Islamist terrorist attack' in a country on high alert.

Three people, one of them Brazilian, died this Thursday in a knife attack on a church in Nice,

30/10/2020

The new Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) initiative allows visitors to work and study remotely across the country’s 16 islands for up to a year.

The new Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) initiative allows visitors to work and