29 August 2018
According to Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira, the government has already received as many as 60 applications for their low-cost housing initiative, but regrettably only nine of them qualify. He said, “we say to the Bahamian public that this is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities. We urge you to put your financial house […]
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29 August 2018
Despite a potential conflict of interest, Bahamas Power and Light’s new Chairman Donavan Moxey is not ruling out the possibility of his software company, CBI Mobile, working with BPL. Mr. Moxey’s company proposed an App called Mobile Assist to the company’s former board a year ago. Mr. Moxey and his board met with reporters on […]
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29 August 2018
Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands says that there has been a drastic decline in conch poisoning and gastrointestinal virus, while there was one confirmed case last week. The Minister stressed to reporters outside cabinet yesterday that persons should take the necessary precautions in preparing raw conch cuisines. The Minister says the cause of this outbreak […]
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28 August 2018
It was an exuberant spirit filled the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium parking lot on Saturday as hundreds of youngsters received free books, pencils, uniforms, and shoes from the Stephen C. Munroe International back to school extravaganza. This was the brainchild of Prophet Stephen Munroe who said he got the idea after watching several kids kick their […]
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28 August 2018
Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, issued financial assistance estimating $72,000 to Family Island residents impacted by the devastating Hurricane Irma in 2017. Captain Russell was accompanied by assistant accountant at NEMA, Eva Lightbourne and Family Island Administrator for Exuma and Ragged Island Districts Preston Cunningham. Captain Russell and his […]
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28 August 2018
Out with the old, and in with the new as Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) new executive board was introduced yesterday. In an official presentation of the board members, Minister of Public Works, Desmond Bannister, told the members that there was a critical need for teamwork. “All of that raises wonderful opportunity for leadership […]
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28 August 2018
The new BPL Board of Directors had a productive day, putting emphasis on power generation. According to Chairman Donovan Moxey, jampacked with meetings addressed an array of topics dedicated to improving the country’s power supply. Discussions covered everything from government’s investigation into the previous board to tackling the vexing problem of providing the company’s customers […]
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28 August 2018
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) Deputy Leader Arinthia Komolafe says that the government’s response to the ongoing Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) saga has been underwhelming, inadequate and petty. She said yesterday that the party followed the ongoing discussion “with interest.” Mrs. Komolafe said, “this is unfortunate and unacceptable for an administration that professes […]
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27 August 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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24 August 2018
Two former Governor Generals were formally inducted in the “Order of the Nation” yesterday at Government House. They are Sir Orville Turnquest and the Honourable Arthur Hanna who served the country with distinction. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said these men left an indelible mark on the country through their tireless efforts. The Order […]
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