30 July 2018
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy Leader Chester Cooper weighed in on the country’s unemployment report issued by the Department of Statistics last Friday, saying he hopes this does not lead to young people leaving the country. Statistics show that unemployment among the youth remains unacceptable and Mr. Cooper said that he finds this alarming. He […]
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30 July 2018
Since the investigation into that Andros plane crash, The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) has been very busy reviewing their systems, according to BCAA Director General, Captain Charles Beneby. “We realize that, that particular issue highlighted the need for a multi-pronged approach to resolving, eradicating what we have identified, and what has been in place […]
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30 July 2018
Government officials are taking a hard stance against conch vendors who do not have access to fresh water at their stalls. Health Minister Dr. Duane sands in a press conference last week said that there is legislation that allows for government to shut down businesses that do not comply with health standards. While he stressed […]
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30 July 2018
A special Convention of The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has adopted a report from a committee appointed to amend the party’s constitution. A resolution to thank the Constitutional Committee for its work and to adopt the report was passed without dissent in a special parley held on Saturday at the Holy Trinity Centre, Stapledon Gardens. […]
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30 July 2018
While the level of unemployment remains relatively the same in the Bahamas, the number of discouraged workers, or those who have stopped searching for jobs has increased significantly. The preliminary results of the Labour Force Survey May 2018 released by the Department of Statistics show that employment increased marginally. The survey revealed that employment shot […]
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27 July 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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27 July 2018
Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Desmond Bannister told contractors in Grand Bahama that the construction industry is facing many challenges. He said the two most pressing of those challenges are the commencement of the enforcement of the Construction Contractor’s Act and the issue of E-procurement, a new procedure recently launched by the Ministry of […]
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27 July 2018
Conch poisoning cases are becoming increasingly harder to treat, according to Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands. He confirmed that there are now 27 confirmed cases of the illness. In addition, there are 22 cases awaiting lab results. Among those now suffering from the illness are tourists. “Cases from the early part of this outbreak were […]
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27 July 2018
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has confirmed a major project to transform the Southern Recreation Grounds and surrounding areas. Additionally, he added that contracts are being issued and ground will soon be broken on two of the smaller parks, which are Father Marcian Peters Park and McPherson Park. The Prime Minister said the tender […]
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27 July 2018
Construction of 25 classrooms and a new administration wing at A.F. Adderley Junior High School are “progressing steadily” and expected to be finished in time for September, a few months ahead of the projected date. Tim Johnson, chief architect, Ministry of Public Works, said the $14 million project began in January 2017 and has a […]
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