13 October 2023
By: Keile Campbell Great contributors and catalysts of The Bahamas were celebrated on Monday asthe country celebrated National Heroes Day.At Government House, the National Honors Investiture took place whereBahamians of previous generations – including posthumously, received varioushonours commemorated with a plaque given by Governor-General Cynthia Pratt.Chairman of the National Honors Advisory Committee Fred Mitchell spoke […]
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13 October 2023
By: Keile CampbellPrime Minister Philip Davis gave remarks at the financial tech conference event D3Bahamas, and expanded on the nation’s involvement in fintech as well as what to expect forits future in the sector.The prime minister spoke of The Bahamas’ pioneering and innovation in digital assets,particularly the passing of the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges […]
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13 October 2023
BY GERRINO J. SAUNDERS In recent months Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell who also has theresponsibility for Foreign Affairs has been openly critical of the Central Bank of TheBahamas (Central Bank) and its quest towards a cashless and cheque-free society. TheMinister has described the push to eliminate cash and cheques as a “fools’ errand.”Just […]
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13 October 2023
By: Licec Bastian A teenage girl is in hospital being treated for self-inflicting wounds in an allegedsuicide attempt police said on Tuesday.The 14-year-old, who resides in a local housing facility was found shortly after 7:00p.m. on Monday when attendants in that facility were making routine checks. The teenwas found with abrasions to her wrists and […]
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13 October 2023
BY DESTINY JOHNSON The Bahamas has remained a stable B+ rating on the Standard and Poor’s (S&P)Global Business Intelligence Rating Review.Moody’s credit ratings also issued a report maintaining the country’s stable B1 rating.Minister of Economic Development, Senator Michael Halkitis said this proves thegreat economic recovery for the country.“I think what we take away from both […]
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13 October 2023
By: Licec Bastian Police are on the hunt for two male suspects believed to be responsible for sexuallyassaulting a 31-year-old woman on Monday night.The incident occurred in western New Providence sometime around 7pm. Police saythe victim reported that she was in the company of a man known to her, when she wastaken to an unfamiliar […]
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13 October 2023
By: Licec Bastian Less than 48 hours after a man was found stabbed to death on Rosebud Street,Farrington Road, police have a suspect in custody believed to be responsible for hisdeath.On Saturday, October 7, 2023 a 52-year-old male resident of Rosebud Street wasfound by a female resident unresponsive just outside her home. When officers arrivedon […]
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13 October 2023
BY DESTINY JOHNSON The Climate Finance in the Americas Conference and the Organization for American States(OAS) Sustainable Development Conference hosted by The Bahamas at the Atlantis ParadiseIsland Resort came to a close last week; both meetings a success according to economic affairsminister, senator Michael Halkitis.The climate finance event was hosted by Minister Halkitis while the […]
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13 October 2023
By: Delvardo EmmanuelIn an effort to foster strategic partnership for the trading of goods throughout TheBahamas and the Caribbean region, the Jamaican Manufacturers and ExportersAssociation (JMEA), along with The Bahamas Trade Commission, launched its firstever JMEA trade mission.The event held at the Access Accelerator, SBDC office on Gladstone Road, wasgeared towards bringing together over 30 […]
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06 October 2023
By Gerrino Saunders The Speech from the Throne delivered by Governor General Cynthia Pratt outlinedthe Davis administration’s new agenda as many in the country look forward to thegovernment continue the work of the people.The government’s most recent budget communication, a budget for security andprogress, Governor General Pratt referenced the government’s most recent budgetcommunication in June […]
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