06 July 2017
Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday warned the government not to interfere with the completion of the sale of Baha Mar, charging that the progress of the mega resort is “of critical and essential importance.” These sentiments come a week after Baha Mar’s original developer Sarkis Izmirlian called on the Minnis administration to place a […]
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06 July 2017
Bahamas National Youth Choir founder and director Cleophas Adderley died yesterday after battling a long ailment. Mr. Adderely was a Bahamian legend who contributed to the cultural landscape of The Bahamas. Expressing condolences was Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard, who described Mr. Adderley as a distinguished and charismatic scholar and cultural artist, […]
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05 July 2017
A 25-year-old corrections officer has been taken into police custody after he was found with marijuana in his possession. According to police, the Drug Enforcement Unit searched the officer when arriving for duty at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services when a quantity of marijuana was found in his possession. The officer was then taken […]
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05 July 2017
Former Free National Movement Senator Rodney Moncur has accused Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis of deliberately harassing him and has threatened legal action. Mr. Moncur legal action threat stems from a dispute over his public disclosure. In a letter addressed to Mr. Moncur on June 9 sent from Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, outlined that […]
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05 July 2017
In the face of what has become a disturbing trend of corrupt prison officers, Prison Staff Association President Anthony Butler is calling for stiffer policies and procedures throughout their system in an effort to stamp out corruption. For the third time in recent weeks a prison guard has been caught with drugs. The most recent […]
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05 July 2017
This Fall, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) will offer new programmes and online courses in the Information Technology (IT) Department. The new programmes include an associate’s degree programme as well as revamped degree programmes and new certificate programmes. The idea will give students a chance to enter the workforce quickly while being accredited. […]
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05 July 2017
The world’s largest floating book fair Logos Hope is on its way to The Bahamas. This will be the ship’s second time embracing the shores of Nassau, with its first stop being back in 2010. Logos Hope has a crew of 400, including individuals from 65 different countries who share knowledge of the books’ content. […]
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05 July 2017
In his inaugural address to the CARICOM body at the 38th Regular Meeting of the Conference Heads of Government of The Caribbean yesterday afternoon, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis urged The Bahamas’ regional partners to be wary of the dangers of climate change and its impact on the region. Dr. Minnis in his address said […]
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05 July 2017
With regulatory bodies from at least 60 countries from around the world converging in the capital, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) gets set to host the 17th Annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-17). Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the theme “Living in a World of Digital Opportunities,” Chief Executive Officer […]
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05 July 2017
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest on Sunday, July 2, said the country can only be successful if there’s united purpose and effort. He said, “You know, we cannot be successful unless we all work together, and as I said, on whatever side of the divide, we are one people, we […]
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