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U.S. ELECTION WATCH PARTY IN GRAND BAHAMA Minister Moxey apprises diplomats of government
 
The United States Charge D’Affaires Kimberley Furnish hosted an election watch at the Our Lucaya Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Attending as a guest was H.E. Wendall Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States.

U.S. ELECTION WATCH PARTY IN GRAND BAHAMA

The United States Charge D’Affaires Kimberley Furnish hosted an election watch at the Our Lucaya Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Attending as a guest was H.E. Wendall Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States.

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Minister Moxey apprises diplomats of government’s efforts to recover, rebuild, and revolutionize Grand Bahama

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas — Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger Moxey pointed out that this year’s theme for Diplomatic Week – “climate, trade and cultural diplomacy” aligns with key priorities of the government’s ongoing efforts to recover, rebuild and revolutionize Grand Bahama Island and The Bahamas. The Grand Bahama Minister was among the […]

Bran Blames Both Parties For Dump Fire

07 March 2017

Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Branville McCartney, yesterday lashed out at the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the official opposition Free National Movement (FNM) accusing both parties of being the blame to the fire disaster that occurred over the weekend. “The PLP has been a complete failure and I point my finger at them, […]

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Gov’t Bashes BMD Holdings

07 March 2017

The government yesterday slammed original Baha Mar Developer Sarkis Izmirlian and BMD Holdings after he suggested that the multi-billion dollar resort is not as promising as the government is making it seem. In a press release yesterday, the government called Mr. Izmirlian’s claims inaccurate and unsubstantiated; adding that it represents a persistent and unpatriotic attempt […]

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Bahamas Humane Society Teams Up for Jubilee Assistance

07 March 2017

Alongside government officials yesterday, was the Bahamas Humane Society took up its position in responding to phone calls of stray animals and endangered pets.   Chief Inspector Manager Percy Grant teamed up with others in assisting the residents of the Jubilee Gardens area, but specifically for the pets of families.   “We will be taking […]

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Gov’t Closes Landfill

07 March 2017

Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett suggested yesterday that Ministry of Environment officials has their work cut out for them as it will take five to seven days before they stream waste in the landfill again. Mr. Dorsett spoke to a team of reporters at the Office of the Prime Minister after the government called an official […]

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Save The Bays’ Rotten Apple (Part II)

06 March 2017

By: P.J. Malone   As a reminder, Save The Bays (STB) cried “Wolf!” to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and the IACHR believed them, in turn granting STB’s petition and demanding that The Bahamas Government cough up tax-payer resources to protect the Save The Bays Five from (what the public can see) non-existent […]

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GBHRA “Vindicated” By Report

06 March 2017

The Grand Bahama Human Rights Association said feels demoralized, yet vindicated by the contents of the newly released US State Department Country Report on the state of human rights in The Bahamas. The report highlighted what the organization says is the rapidly deteriorating situation in terms of respect for fundamental individual rights. “This year’s report […]

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BPL Buildings Renamed To Give Honor

06 March 2017

Two former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) General Managers received honors for their hard work and accomplishments during their time at the Corporation. At an official unveiling ceremony at the now Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Headquarters on Friday morning, two buildings at the complex revealed the names of retired General Managers, Peter I. Bethel and […]

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Minnis: PM Doesn’t Know When It’s Time To Go

06 March 2017

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is crying shame on the government for not diversifying their 2017 General Election candidate roster. Dr. Minnis is insisting the race to the finish line will remain between two parties, his and the Progressive Liberal Party( PLP) but he sees the PLP as the losing challenger based […]

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LI Residents Have Mixed Views on LBT

06 March 2017

Former Free National Movement (FNM) Long Island Member of Parliament (MP) Larry Cartwright said from his observation, many Long Island constituents are “upset” with their current MP, Loretta Butler-Turner for what she did to FNM Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis recently. Mr. Cartwright said there are “a small number” of individuals in Long Island, who are […]

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Evacuated

06 March 2017

A massive fire at the Harold Road dump yesterday forced scores of residents in the Jubilee Gardens area to evacuate their homes due to the large amount of smoke. The Public Service Announcement to evacuate all residents was given by Fire Chief Superintendent Walter Evans after he had been given the “greenlight” by Environment Minister […]

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