12 January 2017
With voter registration still low, Opposition Senate and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney is making a strong call on Bahamians to go out and register to vote for the upcoming 2017 General Elections. Addressing the media at a press conference yesterday, Mr. McCartney stressed the importance of voting, noting that a vote is […]
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12 January 2017
After years of negotiations, The Bahamas will soon have control of its own airspace. Prime Minister Perry Christie today announced that a final agreement is being reached with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This agreement will govern the terms and conditions of the FAA managing the country’s airspace, initially for a period a 10 year […]
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12 January 2017
To help sustain one of the country’s most popular sport, regulations for the fly fishing industry in The Bahamas is set to come into effect on January 9. Deputy Director General for the Ministry of Tourism, Ellison Thompson noted that for the first time The Bahamas’ fly fishing industry will have regulations. “Both the public […]
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11 January 2017
Despite a very early start time and a bit of inclement weather, hundreds of persons filled the streets to support the march in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Majority Rule. The match started promptly at 7am from Windsor park on Wulff Road, travelled north on East Street, on to Bay Street and south on […]
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11 January 2017
The Bahamas is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary as a signatory to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous Wastes and their Disposal with two Workshops scheduled to be held in New Providence and Grand Bahama. The Government of The Bahamas, who was ratified to the Basel Convention in Basel, […]
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11 January 2017
Monday morning left a local family distraught after a domestic dispute resulted in the death of an unidentified male. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Stephen Dean says officers were alerted to the incident on Wilson Street, Nassau Village sometime around 8am Monday. “Preliminary reports tell us that there was a young man who was acting […]
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11 January 2017
The controversial “We March” demonstration that took place yesterday morning saw hundreds of spectators and participants. It was said to be a greater turnout of people that its first march. Leading the march that began at the western esplanade to Pompey Square on Bay Street was Ranard Henfield. He was joined by National Congress of […]
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11 January 2017
A Boundaries Commission report slated to be tabled in the House of Assemble (HOA) Monday has been delayed due to a possible leak of documents, according to Commission Chair and House of Assembly Speaker Dr. Kendal Major. Dr. Major says there had been a leak of proposed boundaries changes despite members of the commissions being […]
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09 January 2017
As the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) prepares to present its crime statistical breakdown for 2016, Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage indicated that overall crime is down in the country. His remarks, which will most certainly raise some eyebrows, came at the annual Armed Forces Church Service that was held yesterday at Evangelistic […]
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09 January 2017
January 10, 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Majority Rule Day. Majority Rule Day is remembered as the first time Bahamians of African stock took political control of the islands of the Bahamas. In commemoration of the Golden Anniversary, The Bain Grants Town Advancement Association will organize a Thanksgiving Service, as has been done for […]
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