16 February 2018
The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), The Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the Strike Force Unit all received new high tech gear uniforms and equipment as a gift courtesy from The United States Embassy. During a press conference yesterday at Police Headquarters on East Street, U.S Embassy Chargé D’Affaires James Denver Herren said the […]
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16 February 2018
Plans are in the pipeline to improve the flow of traffic in downtown New Providence, according to Minister of Transport, Frankie Campbell. To make commuting downtown Nassau more convenient and in conjunction with the Downtown Nassau Partnership, Mr. Campbell revealed that a proper bus depot will be made for bus drivers, taxi operators and […]
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16 February 2018
Two adult female Canadians yesterday were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Fraud charges. Appearing before Magistrate Samuel Mckinney, 23 year old Sydney Mills and 25 year old Natasha Stolove, both Adult Entertainers were charged with 11 counts of Fraud by False pretense. It is alleged that after having a few drinks with one of the […]
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16 February 2018
With no cost attached to any of its undertakings, the Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) is promising a complete makeover for the city center that will make it more attractive for tourists. During a recent press conference to give details of the partnership, Minister of Tourism, Dionisio D’Aguilar said “from a touristic standpoint, we have two […]
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15 February 2018
The Board of Directors of the National Health Insurance Authority has (NHIA) announced the appointment of Mr. Graham Whitmarsh who assumes the position of Interim Managing Director effective 19th February 2018. Mr. Whitmarsh will report to the NHIA Board of Directors and lead the expanded and accelerate implementation of NHI in the Bahamas. The Board […]
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15 February 2018
The government of The Bahamas will sign a Heads of Agreement with Oban Energies for oil refinery and storage in Grand Bahama, paving the way for the bigwig project to take off. Making the announcement, during the House of Assembly sitting yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said that the government has already approved Oban […]
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15 February 2018
One adult female and two males yesterday were formally charged in Magistrate’s Court for drug possession. Appearing before Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain were Alexious Rolle, Allano Noel and Kenneth Moncur. They were all charged with one count of possession of drugs with intent to supply. Authorities, with a Search Warrant in hand, conducted a […]
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15 February 2018
Luxury brand, boutique hotel Rosewood has hired over 40 Bahamians as managers, Luigi Romaniello, Managing Director of the resort at Baha Mar stated yesterday. Addressing a meeting of the Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau at East Villa, Romaniello said “Rosewood has been a very strong leisure company. We have a strong DNA for leisure […]
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15 February 2018
House of Assembly Speaker, Halston Moultrie made a public apology yesterday during the afternoon sitting of the House, and classified his actions at being out of character. “Notwithstanding my response from the chair was not an appropriate response, I am indeed very sorry that it occurred and that it precipitated the bitterness and resentment that […]
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15 February 2018
The Member of Parliament for Nassau Village Halson Moultrie remains the chair as Speaker of the House of Assembly after parliamentarians voted yesterday to defeat a motion brought against him. The original motion which was brought forth by Opposition leader Philip Davis read: be it resolved that “this House has no confidence in […]
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