14 November 2018
The Cabinet of the Bahamas spent some time yesterday touring the $50 million Fusion Superplex, ahead of its much anticipated soft opening later this month. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said he is more than impressed with the complex and is proud that it is Bahamian owned. “What has me more impressed is that it’s […]
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14 November 2018
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) yesterday responded off the heels of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) threatening to strike because of an unproductive meeting last week. In a release, The PHA said that it “wishes to reiterate for the record that the Authority has continued to negotiate in good faith with the CPSA, offering […]
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14 November 2018
The need to diversify the tourism product was emphasized during Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis’ address at the official opening of The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountant’s week. The group heard how the number one industry has untapped potential and because of this, the government will create a tourism development corporation to help local entrepreneurs. […]
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13 November 2018
For the first time in the country, the spotlight will be shown on males in observance of International Men’s Day. This is a decades-old initiative created to celebrate men’s contributions to society and to highlight concerns of the day. This year, that will include health, improving gender relations and promoting gender equality. Committee member Terrence […]
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13 November 2018
Former Director of Immigration William Pratt is seeking any necessary means clearing his name from a visa fraud case and that may result in a full-fledged legal battle. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) makes allegations that Mr. Pratt and Clarence Russell, the current Immigration Director accepting bribes to provide Bahamian work permits and […]
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13 November 2018
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA), president Gowon Bowe, will have a seat on the Fiscal Responsibility Council, “a tremendous opportunity for BICA to demonstrably influence the fiscal fortunes of the country,” according to Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert Minnis. During the opening of Accountants’ Week under the theme: “Effectively Transitioning in […]
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13 November 2018
The Straw Business Persons Society is accusing the government of inhumane treatment of Straw Vendors and has outlined a litany of complaints. The StrawVendorsare calling onthe PrimeMinister,Doctor Hubert A. Minnisand the Minister responsibleforthe Straw Market, Desmond Bannister,toassistinaddressing thismostpressing matterthataffectshundredsof Straw Vendors. The Vendors accuse Ms. Kelly Ingraham and the Straw Market Authority of removing and […]
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13 November 2018
Minister of Health Doctor Duane Sands says the government has to rethink the paradigm regarding healthcare professionals in the country. He said there has been tremendous discussion about the government’s decision to raise questions of the 65 first-year medical students presenting themselves for matriculation on the University of the West Indies (UWI) Campuses earlier this […]
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13 November 2018
Police in New Providence investigating another homicide after a male was shot at Cordeaux Avenue and Watkins Street last night. According to reports, shortly before 6pm, officers were called to a shooting incident where the man was shot. He was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. This follows a similar shooting […]
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12 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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