14 July 2017
Government officials viewed the body of former Cabinet minister Dr. Bernard Nottage yesterday at the House of Assembly where the body lay in state until time for the official funeral at St. Agnes Anglican Church, which begins at 11 a.m. today. Parliamentarians who gathered to view Dr. Nottage’s body and sign the book of condolences […]
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13 July 2017
A man was left in serious condition following a stabbing incident in Grand Bahama on Tuesday. According to police, the victim was stabbed multiple times with a knife while at a residence in the area of Frobisher Drive. He was transported to the Rand Memorial Hospital in a private vehicle where he was seen by […]
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13 July 2017
Days before he will officially be laid to rest, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) held a special memorial at its headquarters on Tuesday night for former Cabinet minister Dr. Bernard Nottage. Among those who viewed the body of the late Dr. Nottage were former Prime Minister Perry Christie and his wife Bernadette Christie, PLP Leader […]
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13 July 2017
Five people have been arrested in Miami yesterday in connection with a multi-million dollar drug bust involving a vessel that headed out of Nassau. Up to last night, no identities had been revealed. U.S. reports indicate that U.S. Customs and Border Protection carried out a routine inspection and search of two vessels coming from Nassau. […]
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13 July 2017
The death of the Bahamas National Youth Choir (BNYC) Director Cleophas Adderley for many, including Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, is the “loss of a brilliant and beloved native son.” The prime minister yesterday reflected on the life and contributions of the cultural icon who died last Wednesday. “Though an attorney by profession, music was […]
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13 July 2017
Crime is indeed on the decline, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean who said walkabouts and collaborative efforts with those of the community have contributed significantly to that decrease. Senior ACP Dean and a number of senior officials were on the ground yesterday with hopes of continuing to reduce the fear of […]
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13 July 2017
Campaign promises of transparency and accountability in governance are still the order of the day, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, who during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators GSR-17 yesterday said his government is mandated to do just that, while developing a “smart” Bahamas. Dr. Minnis […]
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13 July 2017
With over three inches of water settled on the ground floor of the General Post Office, more than 100 employees were forced to pack up and head home yesterday before noon. According to Bahamas Public Services Union President John Pinder, employees arrived at work on Wednesday morning to find the ground floor of the building […]
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13 July 2017
The Ministry of Finance announced that the government is moving expeditiously to address the country’s fiscal situation which has given rise to a credit rating review exercise and possible downgrade by Moody’s. A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance yesterday outlined the government’s plans to address the fiscal situation. “These steps include the […]
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11 July 2017
As renewed commentary on the sale and eventual ownership of the luxury mega resort Baha Mar was sparked by its original developer Sarkis Izmirlian’s recent request that a moratorium be placed on the sale of the multi-billion dollar development, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said the government is committed to do whatever it can to […]
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