04 January 2018
The former Minister of Immigration Senator Fred Mitchelll says he is very concerned about the manner of the transition from Mr. William Pratt, former Director of Immigration to a new Director. “Compare and contrast what was done for the Commissioner of Police who knew where he was going and was treated to a public ceremony […]
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03 January 2018
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie is urging the government to bring the country together as opposed to dividing it. His comments came while appearing as a guest on the Love 97/JCN Program “Jones and Company” on Sunday. The former Progressive Liberal Party leader also gave his wishes for the new year and offered some advice […]
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03 January 2018
Three Men were arraigned yesterday in connection with the $1.6 million marijuana seizure in Andros made Drug Enforcement Officers (DEU) made last week. Two Bahamians and One Jamaican was apprehended. 41 year old Valentino Cardo Carey and 45 years old Dwayne Forbes, and Donovan Hart from Jamaica were arraigned before magistrate Samuel McKinney. The three […]
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03 January 2018
After almost three years of being a government supported event, Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival’s government funding has been terminated. Minister of Youth Sports and Culture Micheal Pintard said the move was not a hasty one, as the administration never supported the idea. “Prior to the general election, our criticism was that when you are investing a […]
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03 January 2018
Gaming Board employees, 30 of them, who were terminated in December last year may soon see a brighter light at the end of the tunnel with regard to their employment, according to Bahamas Public Service Union President Kimsley Ferguson. He said that after a lengthy meeting with the Minister of Labour, there will be an […]
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03 January 2018
Police in Grand Bahama recording its first homicide for the year on that island when police were called to a shooting incident on New Year’s night According to police reports shortly after 11 pm on Monday, police were called to Gladstone Terrace where they discovered the body of a male with gunshot wounds. The lifeless […]
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03 January 2018
The Government of The Bahamas has approved the acquisition of the minority shareholdings of ICD Utilities Limited, the part-owner of Grand Bahama Power & Light Company Limited (GBPL), by Emera Caribbean Holdings Limited (ECHL). This transaction will now vest 100 per cent of the ownership of GBPL in ECHL. The Government states that the terms […]
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03 January 2018
Immigration Minister Brent Symonette is remaining tight lipped on the firing of former Director of Immigration William Pratt less than three days after the government’s immigration policy came into effect. Mr. Pratt was relieved of his duties and was replaced by former Chief Passport Officer Clarence Russell. This was confirmed by Minister Symonette in a […]
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02 January 2018
The Shell Superstar Saxons Junkanoo Group has been declared the unofficial winner of the 2018 New Year’s Day Parade. The parade which took place in traditional style culminated the Junkanoo year which was plagued by controversy during the 2017 Boxing Day Junkanoo parade. In second place in the adult group category was One Family, […]
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02 January 2018
Former Prime Minister and leader of the Progressive Liberal Party Perry Christie admitted he might have overstayed his time in politics, which may have led to the Party’s overwhelming defeat in the May 10th General Election. Speaking candidly, Mr. Christie appeared as a guest on the Love 97/JCN Program “Jones and Company where he […]
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