22 November 2018
Irate Bahamians fed-up with high electricity bills among other things, yesterday delivered on their promise by showing up in a mass protest demonstration on Bay Street. Decrying the increasing cost of electricity in the country, along with other vexing issues, the group marched to Bay Street from the headquarters of Bahamas Power and Light on […]
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22 November 2018
Exiting the House of Assembly, the Prime Minister responded to the demonstration, a sentiment shared by National Security Minister, Marvin Dames. “This is a democratic society, individuals are within their legal rights to demonstrate, that’s good about democracy” said Dr. Minnis. “I have no issues with persons protesting, the only thing I would say though […]
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22 November 2018
The President of Rights Bahamas, Stephanie St Fleur said she is saddened “ to see the state of our country and how the powerful continue to attempt to oppress our people. In all my years of demonstrating as a labour organiser, I have never, ever seen permit granted that limited protestors to the sidewalk. Apparently, […]
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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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