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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19 December 2017
A 17-year-old was among a trio sent to jail yesterday following their alleged involvement in a recent homicide. The trio appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson Pratt to face numerous charges including murder, armed robbery and in the juvenile’s case accessory. It is alleged that the young man – knowing 18 year olds Keith Barr […]
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19 December 2017
Nineteen -year-old Travis Lockhart of Yellow Elder gardens appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson Pratt yesterday accused of killing Anthony Anton McKenzie on October 12th 2017. The accused indicated that he was represented by Glendon Rolle, but Mr. Rolle was not present at the arraignment. Lockhart told the court he wears an ankle monitor – […]
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19 December 2017
The Bahamas’ immigration policies have come under serious scrutiny in a major international declaration for its continuing practice of deporting people to Haiti without due process. The Declaration of the Second Forum on Haitian Migration specifically criticized the migration polices of The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and the Trump Administration as key examples of a growing […]
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19 December 2017
Over 50 participants received certification in internal auditing yesterday as a part of a collaboration with the Jamaica National Agency For Accreditation (JANAAC) and the Bahamas Bureau Of Standards And Quality’s (BBSQ). Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes who brought remarks said program created a unique opportunity for improved business performance. “The aim of this training […]
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