07 May 2018
Opposition leader Phillip Davis said the present Communication Bill before the parliament will not get the support of the Progressive Liberal Party. In a statement to the media, Mr. Davis said that he is not convinced that despite its proposed amendment, there are still features that are unacceptable. Known to many as the ‘Spy Bill,’ […]
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07 May 2018
American Airlines, the largest international carrier to operate service to The Islands of The Bahamas, has added five new flights and 453 total seats, increasing the number of nonstop and connecting flights from three, major U.S. cities. Beginning in December 2018, the new flights will offer more nonstop options and enhanced connectivity to the islands-nation’s […]
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07 May 2018
Two men stood before Acting Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain on Friday charged with possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to supply and conspiracy to possess dangerous drugs with the intent to supply. Eugene Seymour, 34, and Darren Burrows, 38, were allegedly found in possession of two and a half pounds of cocaine when […]
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07 May 2018
Chairman of The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority Mark Humes, and the Department’s Officer-In-Charge Josefina Curry, attended the 13th session of the commission on phytosanitary measures or CPM last month in Italy. The meeting of the CPM, the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), reviews the state of plant protection […]
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07 May 2018
After much controversy over fly-fishing activities, The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources is seeking to bring clarity to the ongoing public discussions concerning the Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) (Flats Fishing) Regulations, 2017. As a matter of history, the government of 2007 – 2012, sought to accelerate the sustainable development of the fly-fishing industry. […]
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07 May 2018
On May 25th, 2018, the European Union (EU) will implement its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in all member states. While the new regulations will directly impact EU countries, implementation could also affect Bahamas-based organizations conducting business with entities falling under the arc of the regulations. Sunryse Information Management, a data management firm based in […]
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07 May 2018
The Department of Agriculture is advising the public on the voluntary recall of eggs produced by Rose Acre Farms Hyde Country Farm. The Bahamas has been determined by The United States Food and Drug Agency (FDA) as one of the international locations the recalled eggs were distributed. These eggs sold under multiple brand names include […]
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07 May 2018
Two Haitian males were apprehended in the Southern Bahamas on Friday by members of The Royal Bahamas Defense Force after they failed to produce legal documents. While on routine patrol, the HMBS Kamalamee, under the command of Senior Lieutenant Valentino Rolle stopped and boarded a 45-foot Haitian sail sloop. The vessel was approximately 6 nautical […]
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07 May 2018
The streets of New Providence were alive on Saturday with the sights and sounds of Bahamas Carnival as thousands turned out for the full weekend of fetes and concerts featuring the brightest stars on the international Soca scene. The highlight of the weekend’s festivities however, was undoubtedly the massive Road Fever Parade which saw carnivalists […]
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07 May 2018
In an effort to continue to take the nation’s flag carrier to new heights, Bahamasair has introduced new 60-seat round trip flights from Bimini to Miami, Florida. The launch of the new flights were commemorated with official inaugural flights on Thursday, May 4 with traditional water showers and a Junkanoo performance at both Miami International […]
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