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TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM) GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT
 
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

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GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]

Minnis Urges PLP To Stop Reckless Spending

16 March 2017

Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday urged the government to stop to “reckless spending.”   “The Bahamian people are being ripped off at every turn,” he said in a statement.   Dr. Minnis proposed the question to the current government, “Does the PLP expect Bahamian taxpayers to pay for the […]

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Halkitis: Minnis Playing Victim after Political Brawl

16 March 2017

Golden Isles Member of Parliament (MP) Michael Halkitis yesterday accused Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis of “playing victim” after an altercation between Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters and FNM supporters in the Golden Isles constituency. The altercation, which took place among the constituents on Tuesday, made rounds on social media. Individuals dressed […]

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Shelter Remains Open For Jubilee Residents

16 March 2017

“Inaccuracy” is what Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin is calling rumors about Jubilee Gardens residents concerning shelter conditions following a massive fire at the New Providence dump that spewed thick smoke over the area for more than a week. The first rumor Mrs. Griffin said she wished to address was the notion that persons were […]

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Grave Concern Over New Labour Bills

16 March 2017

The Bahamas Hotel and Restaurant Employers Association (BHEA) is expressing grave concern over the proposed Industrial Relations Act and the Employers Act. According to Labour Minister Shane Gibson, the amendments will work will in favour of both the unions and employers. During the introduction of the bill in the House of Assembly, Minister Gibson said […]

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$20 Mil On New Doppler Radars

16 March 2017

The government has invested over $20 million into The Department of Meteorology it gets set to install four new Doppler Radars on different islands in The Bahamas. The new radars will be installed over a two-year span on Family Islands such as Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Deadman’s Cay, Long Island and Mayaguana. The first one of […]

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Cacique Awards At Baha Mar

16 March 2017

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is preparing to show off variations of the tourism sector with The Business of Tourism as it will find itself as one of Baha Mar’s first formal functions. The Ministry of Tourism is set to present the prestigious17th Cacique Awards, which will represent the highest honor in Tourism as it […]

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Amendments To Act Will Benefit Unions And Employees

16 March 2017

Significant amendments to both the Employment and Industrial Relations Acts, according to Labour Minister Shane Gibson, will put unions and employees in a better position to be less advantaged in the workplace. Mr. Gibson’s comments came during a reading of the bills yesterday in the House of Assembly. He said the need to make changes […]

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238 Men and Women Awarded for Bravery

16 March 2017

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) recognized some of its outstanding officers for their commitment, courage, and conduct. Governor-General Dame Marguerite Pindling awarded a second group of officers with medals yesterday morning. Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage addressed the officers. “Each of you receiving a medal today, remember you’ve earned them,” he said. […]

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Tornado Damages LPIA

15 March 2017

Winds of nearly 40 miles per hour swept through the main gateway of the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) leaving more than 10 rental cars and a Bahamasair aircraft seriously damaged.   The strong winds also uprooted the airport’s vegetation, and caused serious roof damage to the airport’s domestic parking lot pay booth.   Deputy […]

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Registration Centers Relocated

15 March 2017

The parliamentary department’s redistribution exercise has brought about some change to evening voter registration and as result several voter hubs have been relocated.   In a statement provided by the department they advise persons who were headed to Gerald Cash primary and the Enoch Beckford building are now directed to the Carmichael road post office. […]

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