31 January 2019
The Bahamas dropped in rank in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index this past Monday after dropping by one in the ranking. This list of 179 countries placed the country this time at 29. Executive Director of the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG), Matt Albury, said that The Bahamas basically has the same score as it […]
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31 January 2019
The Opposition is not in support of resolutions debated in the House of Assembly yesterday in relation to the government acquiring more loans from the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB). Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy Leader, Chester Cooper, said while the PLP supports digital reform and disaster mitigation, it simply cannot support the resolution since there […]
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31 January 2019
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) Spokesperson for Good Governance Geoffrey Deleveaux yesterday outlined a number of perceived corrupt practices in the Minnis Administration. This comes off the heels of Transparency International’s Corruptions Perceptions Index (CPI) released earlier this week. Mr. Deleveaux said that the recent ranking shows a lack of true commitment by the government […]
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30 January 2019
A student’s alleged attack on a C.V. Bethel teacher is the focus of a Police investigation, the results of which Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said he is eagerly awaiting to determine the next course of action. “We are awaiting that and have been urgently and patiently waiting that police report. “When we have it, we […]
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30 January 2019
Minister of National Security Marvin Dames is optimistic about the direction in which law enforcement is going with technology. The Minister confirmed with reporters recently that all the technological enhancements that the government is looking into will work cohesively in the fight against crime. “We’re moving and we understand that every piece of technology […]
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30 January 2019
The sale of the beleaguered Grand Lucayan Resort and the push to make Grand Bahama a technology hub, according to Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis are key to reviving that island’s lackluster economy. Along with this is the new and diverse business, Carnival Cruise Lines’ Ocean Medallion Project. “Ocean Medallion is a wearable device that […]
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30 January 2019
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has announced major plans for the transformation of the downtown area of New Providence. In his speech to the nation of Monday evening, he said through a new Tourism Development Corporation, the government will provide incentives for Bahamians in Heritage Tourism. He says the upgrade and expansion of the Port […]
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30 January 2019
Three men were shot in an incident on Milton Street on Monday night. They are hospitalized in the Princess Margaret Hospital. Police are now seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the person who may be responsible for the shooting incident. Police say shortly before 8pm, a group of men were at the rear […]
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30 January 2019
A recent measles outbreak in Washington DC is cause for concern to Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands who said he is also concerned about Venezuela’s public health capacity, concerns of both are serious threats to the region. “The Ministry of Health recognizes that we have to go back and look at strategies to increase our […]
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30 January 2019
The Democratic National Alliance slammed the prime minister’s national address, yesterday, as Deputy Leader Arinthia Komolofe calling it regrettable, failing to “inspire hope among the Bahamian people”. Responding to prime minister, Dr, Hubert Minnis 44 minutes speech in a press statement, Mrs. Komolafe called it “uninspiring and underwhelming”, failing to “offer innovative ideas for the […]
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