22 March 2019
Seeking to quash fears of the United States crumbling solidarity and cooperation between China and other developing countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday issued a statement clarifying The Bahamas’ position on the matter. The statement noted that The Bahamas enjoys a longstanding, excellent diplomatic and trade relations with both countries — the United States […]
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22 March 2019
Rights Bahamas is calling for a full independent investigation of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The organization is also urging brutality victims to take independent legal action against the Force. “ Brutality at the hands of officers has become so commonplace that the police might as well dispense with their halfhearted excuses for why they […]
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22 March 2019
Bahamians from all walks of life filled Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral yesterday in large numbers to hail the exemplary service of the late Monsignor Preston Moss to the catholic church and the nation. Catholic Archbishop Patrick Pinder who gave the homily at the funeral service, became emotional at one point in his remarks […]
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22 March 2019
Entrepreneurs, tour operators, taxi drivers, and other tourism professionals came out in large numbers this week for two days of training. The Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence usually offers training programs to help cruise destinations and tour operators around the world improve the quality of service in their ports, tours, guides, and businesses. Tourism Deputy […]
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22 March 2019
Following the forced retirement of the Deputy Commissioner and two Assistant Commissioners, five more Assistant Commissioners of Police have received letters demanding that they take vacation leave with immediate effect. The five include Officer in charge of Criminal Investigation ACP Clayton Fernander, Officer in Charge of Uniformed Officers ACP Ashton Greenslade, Officer in Charge of […]
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19 March 2019
The Ministry of youth, Sports, and Culture yesterday presented cheques to the winning Junkanoo groups of the 2018 Boxing Day and 2019 New Year’s Day parades, which doubled the amounts in previous years. The Minister Lanisha Rolle referred to the Minnis Administration’s 2017 manifesto, which indicated a commitment to the development of Bahamian culture […]
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19 March 2019
The Male Surgical and Children’s Wards along with the old Intensive Care Unit of the Princess Margaret Hospital are to be renovated in less than four months. According to Health Minister, Dr. Duane Sands, once this happens, there will be an additional 50 to 60 beds. He said, “those projects have actually started and will […]
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19 March 2019
Three parliamentarians had requested an extension to turn in financial disclosures under the Public Disclosure Act past the March 1stdeadline. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis told reporters yesterday,“My understanding is two have already submitted, they have complied with the commission, while one has been given an extension and the commission has the right to do […]
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19 March 2019
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday officially opened a 925-kilowatt solar plant facility at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The facility, the largest of its kind in The Bahamas, is expected to replace the equivalent of 310,000 gallons of diesel annually, and will also serve as a carport with electric vehicle charging stations. […]
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19 March 2019
The case of former Chairman of the Public Hospitals Authority Frank Smith opened before the Court of Appeal yesterday, but was soon adjouned for procedural reasons. The Crown in the bribery and extortion case in the Magistrate’s Court, has appealed the Chief Magistrate’s ruling. The former Progressive Liberal Party MP, was acquitted of 15 counts […]
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