Archive | May, 2023

Ms. Effie Kemp Celebrates Her 100th Birthday In Grand Style

 Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith was in attendance at the exuberant 100th birthday celebration of Ms. Effie Kemp on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Jones Communications Network (JCN), University Drive.  At the presentation of flowers and congratulatory letters, pictured with Ms. Kemp are the Governor General (right), and HE […]

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The Governor General welcomed officers and members of the Bahamas Mother’s Club, and the Mother of the Year

His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, welcomed Officers and Members of The Bahamas Mother’s Club in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.   The newly honoured ‘Mother of the Year’ is Jennifer Munnings (pictured seated, right) — a Registered Nurse at Sandilands Rehabilitation […]

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Dr. Darville: “We Want To Expand Services”

New NHI Legislation By Licec Bastian Universal healthcare coverage is a big-ticket topic of discussion at the 76th World Health Assembly conference being held this week in Geneva, Switzerland and hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Universal Healthcare coverage is being addressed in The Bahamas as well. […]

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Corporate Tax Initiated by Previous Government According to PM

By Keile Campbell Prime Minister Philip Davis responded to several points brought up by the official Opposition; Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard, concerning the Corporate Income Tax Green Paper released on the government’s website. Mr. Pintard labelled the paper “half-baked” as he said the government released the paper on its website rather than […]

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National Flag Relay Kicked Off

By Licec Bastian The National Flag is on the way to the capital for the country’s 50th Independence in the Golden Jubilee Flag relay. As Bahamians continue to gear up for the country’s 50th Anniversary of Indepenence, The Golden Jubilee Flag relay began on Sunday, May 21st in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera. The island represents the […]

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Over One Million In Drugs Confiscated

By Licec Bastian Police confiscated a total of nearly 1.5 million dollars in dangerous drugs in or around the Family Islands on Thursday. Three suspects are in custody as a result of efforts by law enforcment agencies. A 44-year-old and a 36-year-old, both males were arrested on Thursday afternoon after they failed to evade police […]

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Gibson Trial Stayed By Court of Appeal

By Destiny Johnson The corruption trial of embattled Long Island Member of Parliament Adrian Gibson, which was set to begin today has been stayed by the Court of Appeal. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Jon Isaacs, who ordered the stay pending the determination of an appeal. Notice of appeal for the former […]

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Pastor Says People Could Lie About Marital Rape

By Destiny Johnson Prominent Pastor Evangelist Rex Major voiced his opposition on the marital rape topic when he delivered the sermon at the National Ecumenical Church Service on Sunday. During his sermon, Pastor Major told government officials  dignitaries and members of the public, the congregation, that he has trouble with the concept because “people could […]

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PM Davis Discuss Country’s Financial Matters In London

By: Keile CampbellDuring Prime Minister Philip Davis’ journey to the United Kingdom – England more specifically, for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, it was not all pleasantries as Prime Minister Davis would conduct the country’s business despite the nature of the trip.The leader of the nation held a courtesy call […]

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Government On New Parole Act

By: DELVARDO EMMANUEL As statics show that the uptake in crime is being committed by repeat offenders, the government is currently reviewing how best to manage individuals being given parole following their release from prison. National Security Minister Wayne Munroe recently told reporters that a new Paroling Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament. […]

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