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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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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