14 December 2017
Representatives of The Bain and Grants Town Library and Museum have received several books donated by Jones Communications Network (JCN) to enhance its library and museum. Chief Executive Officer of JCN, Wendall Jones, said that the books donated present a wealth of knowledge. “On behalf of the management of Jones Communications, we are pleased to […]
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13 December 2017
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires, the links to unsavory characters, the use of the courts for personal agendas, the involvement of a political party, and the attacks on the Government of The […]
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13 December 2017
The Minister of Works, Desmond Bannister, yesterday responded to claims made by Ragged Island MP that the government is working too slowly to repair that island. Following hurricane Irma, Ragged Island’s damages included a completely destroyed airport, flattened homes, downed power lines, uprooted vegetation and animal carcasses everywhere. The island which was declared […]
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13 December 2017
The Royal Bahamas Defence (RBDF) as well as Immigration Officials on high alert this winter anticipating a higher influx of illegal migrants, smugglers and trafficking. According to Commodore of the RBDF, Tellis Bethel the level of desperation and determination of illegal migrants has increased. “When you’re dealing with smugglers and criminal entities these are thinking […]
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13 December 2017
The General Post Office employees can look forward to returning back to work as early as next week, Transport and Local Government Minister, Frankie Campbell yesterday told the media. Mold remediation, general cleaning, removal of carpeting and replacing them with tiles are all on the agenda to restore the Post Office back to favourable […]
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13 December 2017
Free National Chairman Carl Culmer has hit out at the Progressive Liberal Party for what he called a lack of development of inner city communities during their time in office. Mr. Culmer’s comments came in a statement as he touted initiatives announced by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis this month that are expected to […]
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13 December 2017
The Bahamas continues to face significant money laundering and smuggling threats. This according to a summary report which The Central Bank of the Bahamas has released on money laundering and terrorist financing national risk assessment (NRA) for the country. This comes on the heels of the country recently being spared from the European union’s daunted […]
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12 December 2017
With more than 4,000 students in the public school sector going without lunch on a daily basis, and while Operating with a budget of $3.29 million, The Ministry of Education, along with several other government agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture, launched its National School Lunch Programme during a two-day workshop with the Food and […]
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12 December 2017
As persons spend their money on loved ones this Christmas season, some consumers often pay no attention to prices as they spend their money. Chairman of The Consumer Protection Commission, Philip Beneby has offered some economic and efficient holiday shopping tips, as this is the busiest time of the year for shoppers and retailers. Addressing […]
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12 December 2017
In a stagnant economy, with a moratorium on hiring and the constant layoffs of workers have all been contributing factors to the hard economic times for many Bahamians. Due to this, local charities and shelters have all seen an increase in numbers of persons needing assistance, particularly this Christmas season. “Over the last couple of […]
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