28 May 2019
A manpower audit into the Simpson Penn School for boys reveals the quality and quantity of personnel in the wake of last year’s escapes from the Fox Hill institution. This, in addition to pulling in what Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell’s described as several good recommendations from Bahamas Public Services Union President Kimsley Ferguson as well as […]
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28 May 2019
In the face of a potential hotel union strike, Labour Director John Pinder said that his department is prepared to avert such action. He said, “once they decide to conduct this strike poll, we have already agreed to intervene and hope to intervene prior to that. “I will certainly reach out to the employer to […]
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28 May 2019
The Cabinet is negotiating nearly $700,000 contract for body cameras for Policemen. This update came from National Security Minister Marvin Dames, who remained tightlipped on the name of the vendor and stressing only that the company is reliable. “The company is a very reputable company, as a matter a fact it’s one of the leading companies in The United States […]
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27 May 2019
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced a $250 million development for Coco Cay during his visit this past Friday. The project is in collaboration with Royal Caribbean International (RCI), which Dr. Minnis indicated has an industry partner for some 50 years. The new development is set to feature the tallest water slide in […]
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27 May 2019
The National Insurance Board last Friday advised the public of continued service level disruptions and office closures, adding that service levels will continue to be impacted throughout New Providence and the Family Islands due to significant staff absences. Consequently, the Wulff Road and Fox Hill locations will remain temporarily closed. As a result, NIB […]
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27 May 2019
Thirty-four-year-old Joey Scott of Golden Gates Estates last Friday was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson- Pratt on one count of murder. It is alleged that on May 7th, Mr. Scott by means of unlawful harm, intentionally caused the death of Lamont Fisher. He was not required to enter a plea and bail was denied. […]
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27 May 2019
Twenty-five-year-old James Stubbs has been arrainged before a Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson- Pratt , accused of having sexual intercourse with an 18-year-old without her consent. Bail was denied and he was not required to enter a plea. Stubbs was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Corrections until July 30th for a VBI. Twenty one-year-old […]
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27 May 2019
The Ministry of Public Works/Bahamix wishes to advise the public that they will begin the previously scheduled Road Prepartory and Paving Works on Milo Butler Highway’s Northbound lane from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, commencing May 27th, 2019, for six (6) working days. The resurfacing of Milo Butler Highway will extend from the Milo Butler/TWD […]
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27 May 2019
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) Leader yesterday expressed that the Minnis Administration is far from transparent and accountable. She used the opening of the new general post office as an example, pointing out that the government saw no issue with a senior Cabinet minister with three portfolios receiving a contract for the post office. “In […]
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27 May 2019
Bishop Simeon B. Hall, Senior Pastor Emeritus of New Covenant Baptist Church says that a seven-year National Crime Plan that goes far beyond party politics and is agreed to by all major political parties, national civil society groups non-governmental organizations, might begin to lift the dark cloud of crime from our land. In a statement […]
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