10 November 2017
For the economy of The Bahamas to regain strength there must be some external investment. However, according to the Managing Partner of Deloitte Bahamas, Raymond Winder, many of these investors are not prepared to invest in the local economy. “ In our national investment policy, for too long we have governed our country through a […]
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09 November 2017
“We actually don’t have a crime problem, but we have a neglect problem,” were the words Minister of National Security Marvin Dames as he opened his address in a Meet the Minister breakfast held at the British Colonial Hilton yesterday. Speaking to a room filled with professionals from various backgrounds, Mr. Dames said, “many would […]
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09 November 2017
National Security Minister Marvin Dames says the government has taken a step to revitalise and retool the public service and introduce a serious succession planning model and set the public service on a path to creativity, innovation and productivity. The Minister’s remarks came during a debate in the House of Assembly yesterday to amend […]
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09 November 2017
Former Member of Parliament Lester Turnquest sees division as the biggest challenge to growing the Bahamas’ stagnant economy. Mr. Turnquest, appearing as a guest on the Radio Love 97 afternoon show, “On Point”, said the template for a successful country and a successful jurisdiction is the ability to mobilize your entire population to get […]
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09 November 2017
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) employees who, because of the nature of their jobs, were investigated, have been exonerated and their names are back in good standing, according to Minster of Public Works Desmond Bannister. The employees, whose names were mention in a report completed by Ernst and Young to investigate the financial state at […]
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09 November 2017
Persons that own registered firearms are strongly urged to renew their licenses should they plan to use their weapons legally. The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is urging members of the firearm community to ensure their firearm licenses are up to date. In a Press Conference yesterday, Officer in Charge of Firearms, Assistant Superintendent […]
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09 November 2017
Former Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Employers’ Confederation , Gowon Bowe is optimistic about the growth of the country’s economy despite there still being a high unemployment rate, saying that he believes that the future of The Bahamas can be built upon past positives. “We see the slow decline in the unemployment numbers, […]
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09 November 2017
Minister of Public Works, Desmond Bannister made a public apology to Leader of the Opposition, Philip Davis after his reputation and integrity came under attack after a leaked copy of Ernst and Young’s audited report of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) became public. Mr.Bannister in a communication in the House of Assembly yesterday said, “I […]
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08 November 2017
Former Central Bank Governor Julian Francis has painted a very grim picture of the country’s economy saying he is not optimistic for it’s growth in the near future. He made the comments while appearing as a guest on a JCN Roundtable Program discussing the economic prospects of the Bahamas. Francis who served in that post […]
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08 November 2017
Dating Violence is a widespread issue that has serious short and long term effects. Many young people do not report it because they are either afraid or ashamed. Adult victims of rape, physical violence and or stalking by an intimate partner have reported experiencing some form of partner violence between the ages of eleven and […]
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