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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30 January 2019
There is a temporary halt in work at Princess Cay, Eleuthera, following a major fire that damaged at least four buildings on the islands’ resort. However, there was no major damage to the guest areas at Princess Cruise Line’s port of call in Bannerman Town, Eleuthera, the most southern part of the island. According to […]
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29 January 2019
Police seized more than 100 pounds of suspected marijuana from a cargo flight at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Sunday. The flight originated in Jamaica. National Security Minister, Marvin Dames, during his remarks, at a workshop aimed at developing a plan of action for the National Drug Strategy of The Bahamas, commended the ongoing […]
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29 January 2019
The uptick in tourism numbers not reflected in how things shaped up in the southern islands, and Minister of Tourism, Dionsio D’Aguilar, is blaming that on a lift problem. Airlines he said, want to see demand before they can put on the lift. “We have to create something that’s going to move the airlines to […]
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