Archive | June, 2013

PSA Chairman Fears for Officers’ Safety – Lobbying for Tougher Gun Laws

Police Staff Association Executive Chairman Dwayne Rolle said in the wake of two senior police officers being shot, to some extent he is concerned for his officers’ safety and added that the mere fact that police officers are being attacked, should be enough to get tougher penalties for those who are comfortable ambushing authority. “We […]

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Minister Tight-lipped On New NIB Director

National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson said the government has made a selection for the new National Insurance Board (NIB) director, but he said negotiations with the individual have not begun as yet. Reliable sources have confirmed that NIB board of directors have selected Rowena Bethel – a former board member of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company […]

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Houston: BTC Still Preparing For Competition

Although Prime Minister Perry Christie is considering extending The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) mobile monopoly beyond next year, BTC executives are working as if the sector will be liberalised as planned. The government is trying to fulfil its campaign promise to regain the controlling interest of BTC and Prime Minister Christie said he may use […]

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Minister Calls For Full Investigation Into Massive Fire

Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett has promised a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Monday’s massive at privately owned scrap metal site. The fire started just after 4:30 p.m. at the rear of the Strachan’s Auto Shop on Soldier Road. The blaze quickly engulfed the nearby derelict vehicles that were stacked one on top […]

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BTC Donates $320K To Community Initiatives

To mark the 40th anniversary of The Bahamas’ Independence the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is investing over $320,000 in local community initiatives. BTC Senior Vice President of Brand and Communications Marlon Johnson explained that BTC as a company wishes to remain known for its dedication as leaders in civic development. “BTC as a company has […]

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Two Men Charged In Connection With Home Invasion

Two men were charged with burglary and three counts of armed robbery in connection with a home invasion earlier this month. Twenty-one-year-old, Cleophas Smith and 21-year-old Cleaon Fulford are accused of the home invasion of a Carmichael Road area residence. Police say that it was between 11:45 p.m. on June 3 and 4:00 a.m. on […]

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Residents Disagree With Stigma

All you have to say are the names Bain Town, Nassau Village or Pinewood Gardens and immediately some people think crime. Residents of these areas are speaking out and they feel as if the labels are not fair. “You can’t just label something based on what you perceive,” said Bains Town resident Cyrus Gardener. “The […]

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Former Minister Accuses BEC Chairman of Dishonesty

Former Minister of State for the Environment Phenton Neymour said Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Chairman Leslie Miller is being dishonest in giving figures to the Bahamian public surrounding affairs at BEC. Mr. Neymour, who has been in a back and forth with the BEC Chairman over the past few months over environmental issues concerning BEC, […]

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Minister Wants More Education on Intellectual Property

Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder believes there’s more that can be done to spread knowledge of ‘intellectual property’ and its importance to cultural creativity. The minister, while at the Traditional Knowledge Consultation yesterday, said The Bahamas is sitting on a wealth of opportunity, but before putting the ‘horse before the cart’, officials must ensure […]

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FNM Chairman: PM Not Using His Power

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash said yesterday that the prime minister appears to not know what to do with the power that he has as the nation’s leader. While speaking with the Bahama Journal yesterday, Mr. Cash said when it comes to the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), Prime Minister Perry Christie is not […]

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