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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19 December 2017
The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director to the Bahamas Maritime Authority Commodore Davy Rolle has resigned after eight years of service. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Bahamas Authority Denis Lewis-Johnson at a press conference with details on the transition process. “The BMA has established a Transition Committee made up of […]
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18 December 2017
The Free National Movement has said the stable economic outlook report from Standard & Poors (S&P) affirms that the steps the FNM is taking to stimulate investment, enhance revenue collection and reduce public spending confirms that the country is moving in the right direction. In a statement from the party, the government added that in […]
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18 December 2017
A man was shot and killed by police on Friday. The incident started as police issued an APB (All Points Bulletin) for a sky blue Nissan Bluebird vehicle with two suspicious looking men, who were seen casing the Palmdale area. Reports are that shortly after 7:00pm on Friday, officers on routine patrol spotted the vehicle […]
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18 December 2017
Former Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has called for the resignation of Minister of Works Desmond Bannister. In a statement yesterday Mr. Roberts said that Mr. Bannister was caught red handed telling two “bold faced lies” in his capacity as a Cabinet Minister on the Stephen Dillet repair contract and must immediately resign or […]
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18 December 2017
Three American females were arrested for drug possession over the weekend, after they were allegedly found in possession of dangerous drugs at the Freeport Harbour. In the first incident, shortly before 7:00pm on Friday, a 60 year old American female presented herself at a security check point at the Freeport harbor. She was subsequently searched […]
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18 December 2017
Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Hubert Minnis continues to tout the prospects of the passed Commercial Enterprises Bill saying the bill will ensure the ease of doing business in the country. The Prime Minister was addressing a reception for Bahamians and friends of the Bahamas residing in Washington, Northern Virginia and Maryland on Saturday. His comments […]
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18 December 2017
The Bahamas Financial Services Board announced that the government has signed a multilateral convention for assistance on tax matters. In a statement , the Board said arriving at this point has required much collaboration between the government and industry stakeholders and this multilateral approach is consistent with that taken by over 108 countries in the […]
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18 December 2017
Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper has said there is no need to celebrate Standard and Poors’ decision to affirm The Bahamas’ sovereign credit rating as stable. In a statement the Shadow Minister for Finance said there’s not much to celebrate by Standard and Poors having The Bahamas’ sovereign credit rating remain at junk […]
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