01 November 2017
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a bi-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 the Government opposition party (the FNM), and the attacks on the […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
01 November 2017
The new board of directors of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is said to be hard at work developing plans to restructure that company. The directors of BPL made a presentation to the Cabinet of the Bahamas yesterday according to press secretary Anthony Newbold to push the company forward. It is reported that a proposed […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
01 November 2017
Former President of the Bahamas Christian Council and Pastor Emeritus at New Covenant Baptist Church, Bishop Simeon Hall is calling for the records of juveniles to be expunged for sealing crimes once they have shown a change in their adulthood. “It is imperative that we find and enforce a consistent process, by which to expunge […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
31 October 2017
Newly re-elected leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Philip Davis promises that there will be “zero tolerance” to corruption in the party, as the PLP must remain committed to its journey of reform and renewal. “Corruption tears at the fabric of our social compact. Where it exists, it must be punished”, Mr. Davis […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
31 October 2017
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has said every measure possible will be used to curb the crime situation in the country. His comments came during the Handover Ceremony yesterday for newly appointed Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson. The Prime Minister in his address to the hundreds of persons in attendance at the ceremony, […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
31 October 2017
The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development in Conjunction with the National Council on Older Persons honoured 13 older persons between the ages of 80 and 90 years during a special recognition service at Government House yesterday. Established in October of 1997, the award ceremony follows in line with the United Nations International Day […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
31 October 2017
A challenge that older persons are facing on a daily basis is discrimination because of their age. Often referred to as ageism, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, Lanisha Rolle said that is something that she and her ministry advocates against. “One challenge we will continue to tackle head on is discrimination against persons […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
31 October 2017
Prime Minister, Doctor Hubert Minnis has been accused of “ dancing the night away while those who voted for him are suffering from unemployment, hunger and deprivation.” This charge was made in a press statement yesterday by The Progressive Liberal Party. The night in question that the PLP is referring to was this past Saturday […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
31 October 2017
The newly installed Commissioner Anthony Ferguson has promised a “new era” for the Royal Bahamas Police Force under his command. In a ceremony with pomp and pageantry and attended by some of the country’s leading politicians and diplomats, the outgoing Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade handed over the keys to the country’s leading law enforcement institution […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
31 October 2017
The Member of Parliament for Mangrove Cay and South Andros, Picewell Forbes has been appointed leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly. Mr. Forbes received his appointment following the resignation of Glenys Hanna-Martin from that position. In a letter the leader of the Official Opposition, Philip Davis told Mr. Forbes: “ I have […]
Posted in National News0 Comments
