22 November 2018
Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis suggests that dormant accounts in the banking system should go to disaster relief in the country. Dr. Minnis made the statement yesterday as he opened debate on an amendment to the Central Bank Act in the House of Assembly. Dr. Minnis told the House that at the end of June […]
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22 November 2018
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that it has been made aware of information circulating on social media – in this instance, the posting of a photograph of an unnamed man – alleging that the Haitian Government is denying entry to Haitian nationals repatriated or deported from The Bahamas and returning them to The Bahamas. The Ministry […]
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22 November 2018
The Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas ( UTEB) is calling on the University of The Bahamas (UB), to “come to the table in good faith to negotiate” a new Industrial Agreement, as the old one agreement expired in 2017. During a protest at the main entrance of the University’s campus on University Boulevard, […]
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22 November 2018
The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority, BAHFSA is taking no chances particularly after a recent warning in the US about E. coli and Salmonella in Romaine Lettuce, and raw turkey products respectively. In a press release BAHFSA advised local consumers to throw out any lettuce products they may have that may have […]
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22 November 2018
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy Leader Chester Cooper yesterday suggested in the House of Assembly that the money from dormant accounts at the Central Bank be used for youth empowerment, family island development, school sport facilities, or somewhere than will make a difference. He added that “this money isn’t acctual revenue and though it makes […]
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21 November 2018
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]
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21 November 2018
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]
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21 November 2018
Press Secretary, Anthony Newbold, at the weekly press briefing on Tuesday revealing limited information when questioned about the government’s conflicting views on search efforts in the wake of the crash. However, he reiterated Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis’ commitment to conduct a full review of what has happened. “We know that there are two investigations […]
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21 November 2018
The Deputy Prime Minister as Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest has defended the efforts of the government in adhering to best practices in the financial sector. He was invited to participate in a high level panel discussion on the Role of Tax Transparency in Enhancing Domestic Resource Mobilisation and Fighting Illicit Financial Flows. His remarks […]
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21 November 2018
The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority Director General Charles Beneby says legislation is being prepared for the Cabinet of the Bahamas on the way the Civil Aviation should handle air accidents. This was foreshadowed in the Senate last week by Attorney General Carl Bethel. Speaking with reporters yesterday, Mr. Beneby said that he is […]
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