28 August 2017
Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer came to the defense of Grand Bahama, stating that the government’s response to the withdrawal of the Wynn Group’s bid to purchase the Grand Lucayan Resort is forcing history to repeat itself with Grand Bahamians. In a press release yesterday, the deputy leader referenced ‘unfortunate events’ the […]
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28 August 2017
Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Honorary Consul to Houston Lynden Rose reported that all Bahamians he contacted are safe and secure. Mr. Rose held a briefing with Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield on Saturday where he provided an update on the storm and the security of Bahamains. Mr. Rose said he […]
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25 August 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 a political party, and the attacks on the Government of The […]
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23 August 2017
A subject that caused quite the controversy, yet Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said when it comes to stem cell research here in the country nothing much has changed, but if need be, the right avenues will have to be followed. In an interview with The Bahama Journal yesterday, Dr. Sands said things are […]
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23 August 2017
Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd suggested that of the 180 school buildings throughout The Bahamas, half of them need to be demolished. Mr. Lloyd’s suggestion came on Monday as he addressed administrators at the National Public School’s Administrators’ Conclave and estimated that some $500 to $700 million is needed to complete renewal and improvement of […]
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23 August 2017
The Cabinet of The Bahamas is appointing a number of committees to foster inter-ministerial collaboration and cooperation. Cabinet Office announced yesterday that Cabinet committees were formed to facilitate the government in addressing issues such as public sector reform and crime. A statement from Cabinet Office said with regard to the issue of crime, the Cabinet […]
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23 August 2017
Following the fallout over the firing of Bahamas Power and Light CEO Pamela Hill yesterday, BPL board executives continue to remain mum on when the Managerial Service Agreement (MSA) signed with PowerSecure will be released to the public. Powersecure’s five-year management services agreement, reportedly worth as much as $25 million, was promoted by the former […]
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23 August 2017
Three young Bahamians have been selected to participate in a five-week entrepreneurial program to take place in the United States of America. Constentina Hamilton, Kerel Pinder and Xavier Knowles were selected from among 3,000 applicants to attend this year’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. Hamilton is the founder and president […]
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23 August 2017
Opposition Senator Fred Mitchell has suggested that raising the cost of permanent residency in the country could be a possible economic stimulus. His comments came while addressing supporters in Exuma after constituency elections were held there. “What is the cost of permanent residency if you’re the managing director of a hotel down here? The cost […]
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23 August 2017
Bahamasair announced on Tuesday the commencement of direct flights from Nassau to George Bush International Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas. The service will commence in November of this year and customers can expect to pay an introductory rate of $575 per person round trip. The flights from Houston to Nassau will be every Sunday and […]
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