12 February 2019
After a meeting between the National Health Insurance Authority and the Parliamentary Team of The Progressive Liberal Party, the Opposition is proposing that the government consider a more gradual approach for National Health Insurance that would focus heavily on primary healthcare and selective catastrophic care to meet the demands in our public hospitals. In a […]
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12 February 2019
Three young men accused of murder were yesterday arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court. In the first matter, standing before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, was 25-year-old, Shaquille Culmer of West Street/Fleming Street. Culmer is accused of the February 2nd murder of Randolph Anderson aka Deon Brice. He was not required to enter a plea and bail […]
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11 February 2019
The board and management of The Water And Sewage Corporation (WSC) are “taken aback” by comments made by Bahamas Utilities Services And Allied Workers Union President (BUSAWU) Dwayne Woods last week. Mr.Woods has accused the Corporation of rolling back benefits agreed in the Industrial Agreement. WSC Board Chairman Adrian Gibson said that after consultation with […]
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11 February 2019
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has yet to address the Voluntary Separation Packages (VSEPS) with the corporation’s union heads, but instead presented employees “a cake with all kind of cherry on top” according to Bahamas Utilities Services and allied Workers Union (BUSAWU) President, Dwayne Woods. Talks of right-sizing several government agencies, began in earnest […]
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11 February 2019
A major drug bust on the island of Andros last week has resulted in police uncovering eight marijuana fields in San Andros. Following a joint operation by Drug Enforcement Unit, US Drug Enforcement Agency and officers from the North Andros District, in two separate incidents last week, police recovered in excess of 90,000 marijuana plants. […]
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11 February 2019
A new, multi-channel creative campaign featuring Bahamian-American rock legend Lenny Kravitz reveals the authentic spirit of The Bahamas as a destination of adventure and discovery. Set to the lyrics of Kravitz’s hit song Fly Away, the television commercial and supporting marketing campaign capture his deep personal connection to The Bahamas, as well as the pure […]
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11 February 2019
Top performers of the AF Adderley Junior High have been encouraged to work hard to succeed academically. Addressing the school’s awards recognition ceremony Friday morning, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames reminded the youngsters that success comes through hard work and perseverance. “You’re not going to be successful if you’re lazy, this is one […]
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11 February 2019
Royal Fidelity will host its 5th annual Bahamas Economic Outlook (BEO) Conference, under the theme: “Dynamic New World: Braving the Turmoil.” The full day conference aims to bring together a premier line up of leading thinkers to explore the local impact of global influences. “We believe it’s key role is to make Bahamians aware of […]
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11 February 2019
Outspoken Baptist Cleric, Bishop Simeon Hall says the death of the Haitian migrants “desperately seeking to better their conditions and those of their families, brings into focus the urgent need for regional and international long term aid, directed in a strategic and efficient matter, which would directly benefit the least, the lost and the left […]
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11 February 2019
“Rubbish” is Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell thinks about the Government’s Fiscal Responsibility Bill Appearing as a guest yesterday on Love 97’s Radio programme Jones and Company, Mr. Mitchell said the legislation is not worth the paper that it is written on. Finance Minister Peter Turnquest has gone on record on numerous occasions stating […]
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