03 August 2018
The Government intends to “fulfil” its Christian duty and make the eviction exercise for shanty town residents in New Providence as seamless as possible said Minister of Labour, Senator the Hon. Dion Foulkes. Senator Foulkes affirmed that the transition deadline of August 10, for all residents to leave shanty towns in New Providence is “firm” and […]
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03 August 2018
Hundreds gathered yesterday in Christ Church Cathedral to pay tribute to the late Phenton Neymour who was described as a formidable politician. Many tributes dominated the official funeral attended by Cabinet Ministers and politicians from all political parties. In a recorded message, his wife Cutelle gave a moving humor-tinted tribute where she reflected on the […]
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03 August 2018
The Chairman of the Lyford Cay Property Owners Association, Henry Cabot-Lodge III says, “investor confidence in the Bahamas is undermined by the insensitive and irrational changes in the tax laws and policy of the government.” In a letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest, Mr. Cabot-Lodge is “appealing to the government […]
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02 August 2018
According to The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce CEO Edison Sumner, 17,000 Japanese vehicles are imported into the country on an annual basis. Off the heels of a trip to Japan, he said that quite a number of these automobiles undergo radioactive contamination inspections. However, Mr. Sumner said that a few residents may unfortunately commute […]
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02 August 2018
The Member of Parliament for Englerston and Shadow Minister for Social Services, Glenys Hanna Martin is calling for a reversal of the government’s policy on Social assistance for school uniforms. She takes strong objections to two guidelines namely: That no more than two (2) children in any household may be assisted; and […]
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02 August 2018
As Shantytown evictions in New Providence proceed as scheduled, there are some challenges. Authorities have discovered that to date, there have been two suspected cases of illegal electricity connections, 35 illegals apprehended and 15 special needs families requiring assistance. However, all derelict vehicles have been removed, two buildings have received occupancy certificates, 16 houses […]
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02 August 2018
The Bahamas Nurses Union is not at all happy about the changes being made to a shift system coupled with other longstanding grievances. The nurses say enough is enough. The four days on, four days off rotation has been switched to five days on, two days off, and is irritating BNU President Amancha Williams… “By […]
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02 August 2018
The Ministry of Finance is congratulating businesses on successfully implementing the VAT-Free breadbasket and medicine list The Ministry in s statement yesterday said, “the Retail Grocers Association and the Manufacturers’ Agents and Wholesalers Association have been instrumental in coordinating with businesses to facilitate the transition. This was critical to minimize any inconvenience to Bahamian consumers, […]
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02 August 2018
Samita Ferguson has been appointed Executive Manager of the Over-the-Hill Development Unit (OTHDU) within the Office of the Prime Minister. Mrs. Ferguson’s appointment exemplifies the resolve of the Prime Minister to institute the resilient leadership of a community builder for the continued implementation of the Over-the-Hill Development Partnership Initiative (OTH Initiative). Mrs. Ferguson possesses over […]
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02 August 2018
Engine failure said to be the reason a Piper Aztec went down earlier this year near the Great Harbour Cay Airport in The Berry Islands. Luckily, the pilot and four passengers survived. Based on the report into the incident, the group took off from the Chub Cay Airport on January 12th at 11:30am. Not long after, […]
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