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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11 July 2017
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspects responsible for two separate shooting incidents that left two men detained in hospital on Saturday. In the first incident, shortly after 4 p.m., four men were sitting in a vehicle at the rear of a building on Key West Street, when two men armed with […]
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11 July 2017
Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers conducted a major operation in New Providence last Friday that led to the arrest of nine persons for possession of dangerous drugs. In the first incident, shortly after 6 a.m., DEU officers in operation on Hibiscus Street executed a search warrant on a home where they uncovered just over one […]
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11 July 2017
The Cabinet Office announced that an official funeral will be held for the late Bernard J. Nottage, former minister of national security and Member of Parliament for Bain and Grants Town on Friday, July 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Church. In recognition of Dr. Nottage’s many years of public service in the area […]
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11 July 2017
Top investment agency Moody’s has placed the Baa3 bond and issuer ratings of the government of the Bahamas on review for downgrade. Moody’s, in a recent statement, said the decision to place the ratings on review was prompted by official statements that the Bahamas’ fiscal position was weaker than previously estimated and that the government’s […]
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11 July 2017
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said this year’s independence theme inspires Bahamians to recognize the value of unity and a shared purpose as the country continues to foster the common good. Dr. Minnis’ remarks came during his inaugural independence address as prime minister. The theme for the country’s 44th independence, “Toward the Rising Sun: One […]
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11 July 2017
President of The Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fenander challenged Bahamians to move forward to a place of “one God, one people, one Bahamas” as the country’s journey does not end with the transition of leadership. Bishop Fernander gave the challenge on Sunday during the country’s 44th Independence celebrations on Clifford Park. “I want us […]
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