21 December 2017
Aliv has locked down a strategic partnership with Bahamian owned company Mobile Assist. This announcement came yesterday during a press conference held at the mobile carrier’s headquarters. Chief Aliv Officer Damian Blackburn told the media that Aliv prides itself on staying ahead of the mobile technology curve as it relates to innovations. “Aliv’s strategy in […]
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20 December 2017
Some 350 persons were the recipients yesterday in the Bahamas Feeding Network and AML Foods Limited 2nd Annual Feed 5,000 campaign in New Providence and Grand Bahama. The food was distributed in the parking lot of Solomon’s at Yamacraw. Hunger is said to be a silent struggle for many in The Bahamas. It’s estimated that […]
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20 December 2017
Christmas is a time for sharing, gifting those you love and for many, donating to the less fortunate. Good Samaritan Barry Pike is doing just that. On a trip to the Ranfurly Home yesterday Mr. Pike said,“part of the Bahamas is giving and we are donating necessities. There are things that the children don’t have […]
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20 December 2017
A Supreme Court Judge has freed and granted bail to eight adults and three children who had been detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Center. They, along with four people released unconditionally last week, bring the total to 15 individuals who have been freed from The Detention Center this month. These include Kediesha Bent- John and her daughter […]
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20 December 2017
The case of Jean Rony Jean Charles took center stage yesterday as proceedings got underway yesterday in the Supreme Court, with his attorney Fred Smith saying that his client’s deportation was unlawful and unjust. The hearing before Mr. Justice Gregory Hilton was prompted by a Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mr. Smith and Rights Bahamas […]
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20 December 2017
The Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes has arranged a meeting with Gaming Board executives to hear the concerns of laid off workers. After a lengthy meeting with the Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) on Monday, Mr. Foulkes said he understands their concerns and will meet with the Gaming Board today. “The BPSU has five major […]
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20 December 2017
The Bahamian government is changing the way people and businesses bid for government contracts. This was revealed yesterday by Finance Minister Peter Turnquest at a press conference held in The Office of the Prime Minister at Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Center. The government has introduced the opening of the E-Tendering and Supply registry, which will connect […]
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20 December 2017
Following a United Nation representative’s comments on a proposed marital rape law last week, two cabinet ministers have shared their views on the matter. The UN’s special rapporteur on violence against women Dubravaka Simonovic placed renewed focus on the issue as she pointed to the country’s failure to criminalize marital rape. Deputy Prime Minister Peter […]
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19 December 2017
The RBC Royal Bank team recently made a financial donation and provided care packages to help patients at The Cancer Society of The Bahamas. Ericka Johnson, member of the RBC Northern Caribbean Risk team, shared that they were inspired to share the joy of Christmas because of those who are in need. “Every year our […]
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19 December 2017
Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) gets a loan of $23.33 million dollars from the Caribbean and Development Bank (CDC) and a 13.3 in counterpart funding from The Government. Long Island MP and Chairman of WSC, Adrian Gibson stated yesterday during a press briefing held at WSC headquarters. In his efforts to advance water production in […]
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