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TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM) GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT
 
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

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GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]

MINISTER VOWS TO PROTECT CHILDREN

27 April 2018

Promising prosecution for those who engage in child abuse of any form, Minister of Social Services, Lanisha Rolle says that the she is committed to strengthening the investigative arm of the Child Protective Services to identify and initiate prosecution of child abusers.  “During this year’s Child Protection month, I wish the public to know, and […]

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Scouts Alive In Community

27 April 2018

The Scouts Association of The Bahamas set to host its Scout’s Fair tomorrow, a re-introduction of the fair that use to be an annual event under the theme- “Getting Back to the Community”. President of the Scouts Association, John Phillpot said this event is to assist troops in acquiring funds need to keep their companies […]

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Health Minister Hails PMH’s Laboratory Staff and Pledges Incentives to Attract Persons to the Field

26 April 2018

Laboratory Professionals Week 2018 got off to a successful start this week as Minister of Health, Dr. Duane E. Sands joined executives and staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital for the commencement of Lab Week.   The week, which is being held under the theme “Laboratory Professionals Get Results,” is designed to increase public understanding […]

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20th Atlantic Medical Funwalk Run Attracts More Than 1800

26 April 2018

Atlantic Medical’s Funwalk Run in Nassau, a premier annual fitness event, attracted an unprecedented and enthusiastic crowd of over 1800 competitive walkers and runners, among whom was none other Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands who also assisted in prize presentations. The 2018 prizes were so generous they astounded winners and supporters alike. According to Ladonna […]

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Gov’t Touts “Improved” Interception Communications Bill

26 April 2018

A controversial bill made a return to the House of Assembly yesterday with the government touting the “improvements” made to the proposed law since its introduction last year.   Amidst much criticism, the Christie administration tabled the Interception Communication Bill to repeal the Listening Devices Act of 1972.   Leading off the debate in the […]

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Black Enterprise Partners With Bahamas to Deliver African Groups

26 April 2018

President and CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. recently led a delegation from African American media powerhouse, Black Enterprise (BE) on a visit to Nassau, Bahamas and promised potential group movements to the country from his organization, that has a projected value of millions of dollars for the economy of The Bahamas.   The president of […]

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Over -the-Hill First Economic Empowerment Zone–Businesses To Receive Tax Concessions.

26 April 2018

Proposed tax concessions for Over-the-Hill businesses as the community becomes the first Economic Empowerment Zone in the country. The initiative was a key component of a White Paper Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday tabled in the House of Assembly for the Over-the-Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative. The paper outlines tax incentives and nuances of […]

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Crime Down By 14 Per Cent

26 April 2018

First quarter crime results are in and based on the figures the national security minister disclosed in the House of Assembly yesterday, the numbers are trending downwards.   According to Minister Marvin Dames, crimes against person and property have so far dropped by 14 per cent.   “Specifically, armed robberies are down some 31.8 per […]

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Foulkes to Meet with Pointe Officials

26 April 2018

Labour Minister Dion Foulkes along with senior labour officials are expected to meet with officials of the Pointe development in the wake of investigation into the number of Chinese nationals at the $200 million downtown project   It was recently reported that loads of Chinese nationals were employed at The Pointe with “not one Bahamian […]

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Civil Society Groups Express FOIA Concerns

26 April 2018

Tensions rose yesterday as members of civil groups and the public sector expressed their concerns over the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The government has promoted the legislation as one that promotes accountability, transparency, and public participation in national decision making; the “bedrock of any modern democracy”. However, some members of a three-day workshop yesterday […]

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