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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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15 March 2017
Heavy rainfall is what Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett says has caused a shift in direction of the smoke billowing from the New Providence Landfill yesterday. After more than week and U.S aid being brought in to assist with the clean up, the scent of smoke is still pungent in the Jubilee Gardens area […]
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