18 March 2019
Former Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday said that he thought it was ill-advised for the government to “handcuff themselves” to balancing the budget within three years. The Minnis-Administration has been deliberate about curbing spending in an effort to reduce the fiscal deficit. Mr. Halkitis said, “If you come in and say that […]
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15 March 2019
The 2018 human rights report issued on Wednesday renewed concerns of stateless individuals in the country, particularly in the case of a teen born in The Bahamas to a Bahamian mother of Haitian descent. According to the report, the government did not effectively implement laws and policies to provide certain “habitual residents” the opportunity to […]
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15 March 2019
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis says, “we must do more to combat Non Communicable Diseases which rob us of general health and too many lives.” Whether they are in the form of diabetes or hypertension, heart or kidney disease, chronic and non communicable illnesses are prevalent in The Bahamas, begging the need then for ongoing attention […]
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15 March 2019
The Bahamas is opening the door to corruption through its largely unregulated campaign finance system, offering few safeguards against “quid pro quo” donations, according to the United States’ 2018 Human Rights Report released this past Wednesday. According to the report, the procurement process was particularly susceptible to corruption, as it is opaque, containing no requirement […]
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15 March 2019
Adopting a view held by his party, former Tourism Minister Obie Wilchombe does not agree with the government’s plans for the Prince George Wharf. It was recently announced that UK-based Global Ports Holding had won the multi-million dollar bid to redevelop and manage the Wharf. However, Mr. Wilchcombe is advising the government to […]
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15 March 2019
The Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday was gifted with 25 beds courtesy of the PMH foundation, whose mission is to actually strengthen the hospital’s ability to provide high quality healthcare. The Hospital is faced with a 200- bed shortage. Public Hospitals Authority Deputy Managing Director Lyrone Burrows said the donation comes on the heels […]
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13 March 2019
As the world becomes more digital, there is a greater concern for protection of personal data when it comes to the use of smart products. Keeping personal information like addresses, National Insurance numbers and bank information from hackers, is becoming a growing concern for consumers in the digital world. For this reason, the Ministry of […]
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13 March 2019
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is gearing up to host its fifth Bahamas Energy Security Forum. The Forum serves as a platform to discuss and exchange ideas, policies and initiatives that are intended to improve the state of energy in the country as well as its impact on the environment. BCCEC […]
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13 March 2019
Opposition Deputy Leader Chester Cooper said the government’s handling of the Grand Lucayan sale and the myriad of issues involved would be laughable if the stakes are not so high. His comments come just one day after the managers of Bahamas Hotel Managerial Association went to court because they were not pleased with the payout […]
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13 March 2019
Very few issues have divided a nation as much as talk of the death penalty even within The Bahamas Christian Council, there are strong held views on both sides of the divide. The controversial death penalty has a proponent but, for Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander, it’s not just about throwing support behind the […]
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