07 July 2017
Following the release of a viral video two days ago that painted an unflattering picture of The Bahamas, the Ministry of Tourism is in damage control mode to asses and contain the situation. Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar announced that the ministry is in damage control mode during a press conference yesterday morning. Mr. D’Aguilar […]
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07 July 2017
Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson expressed the government’s desire for a sale or injection of capital for the Royal Oasis property during a meeting with Harcourt Development Company yesterday. Thompson met with the principals of Harcourt Development Company, who are the owners of the Royal Oasis resort, where he expressed the government’s […]
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06 July 2017
Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney came out of hiding yesterday and confirmed that he has not and will not walk away from the party. “What would’ve made you think I wouldn’t be with the DNA?” McCartney objected during yesterday’s press conference. “I’m the leader of the DNA. That is certainly not the case,” […]
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06 July 2017
Police are investigating a traffic accident on Tuesday that has left a man dead and another in hospital. The traffic collision occurred around noon on New Providence Highway, South of Saunders Beach when two men in a white Kia collided with a 2001 Freight Liner flatbed truck. Police said the passenger was ejected from the […]
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06 July 2017
Escorted by Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers, 25-year-old Brandario Miller was charged and remanded to prison yesterday before the Magistrate’s Court on two counts of possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to supply. The arraignment came just two days after the now ex-corrections officer was found with a quantity of marijuana when he reported […]
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06 July 2017
The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that there have been no documented cases of the Zika virus here in The Bahamas since last November and so far, all this year’s tests have been negative. However, the ministry is still not taking any chances and is still urging Bahamians to take the necessary precautions. “The ministry […]
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06 July 2017
The creators of a satirical video of The Bahamas, has gone viral creating a negative impression of particularly New Providence. The video warns tourists about “five huge mistakes” to avoid when travelling to The Bahamas. The first “destination tip” advised tourists not to stay in New Providence. “Sadly the island is listed as a […]
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06 July 2017
Forging a better relationship between themselves and the community, the Eastern Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) conducted a walkabout in the Fox Hill Community yesterday, particularly in the Romer Street area in light of a spate of shootings that occurred recently in the area. Leading the walkabout handing out pamphlets and speaking […]
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06 July 2017
After a high-speed chase left one gunman in hospital, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean warned criminals that it is not wise to challenge the police. During a walkabout in the Fox Hill area yesterday, Senior ACP Dean, while speaking to reporters, sent a clear message to prolific offenders and those contemplating committing criminal […]
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06 July 2017
It is time for the Free National Movement (FNM) to “stop lying” and “start governing,” according to Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts, who refuted a “lie” that the former government wasted $234 million. Roberts said yesterday that Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest’s suggestion that the PLP government “horrendously blew $234 million is a […]
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