29 April 2016
One hundred and 50 delegates from 23 countries will converge on Grand Bahama for the 9th UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum, April 28-30, 2016 at the Grand Lucayan resort, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Fred Mitchell announced during a press conference on Wednesday. Prime Minister of The Bahamas Perry Christie, will officially open […]
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28 April 2016
RBC Royal Bank on April 26, 2016 officially launched its suite of Private Banking services in The Bahamas. Held at Sapodilla Estates, Private Banking guests experienced an evening of networking, entertainment and presentations on the product offerings, while connecting directly with senior executives of RBC Royal Bank and the Private Banking Team. Bringing introductory remarks, […]
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28 April 2016
The Save Our Bahamas organization is throwing its support behind Dame Joan Sawyer after she said she would be voting no to all of the Gender Equality referendum questions and called it “a waste of time”. Since the former Court of Appeal president made her statement, she has received mounting backlash. Earlier this week, Attorney […]
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28 April 2016
Recently at The College of the Bahamas, The Alumni Relations and Development Office collaborated with the CFA Society of The Bahamas to present a panel discussion under the theme “Survival of The Bahamian Economy.” The event proved to be very exciting as students, finance professionals and consultants all contributed to the discussion of the current […]
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28 April 2016
President of the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association Fred Smith has dismissed claims of those opposing the gender equality referendum with the belief that a “yes vote” can lead to same sex marriages as he says The Bahamas Constitution already allows it. After expressing the GBHRA’s support for the “vote yes” campaign, the attorneys […]
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27 April 2016
In its ongoing efforts towards becoming a self-sufficient organization, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF), the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH) are working together to execute Exercise “Marlin Shield” to actively practice interoperability and bilateral operations through maritime and land-based training in the Bahamas. The exercise is set […]
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27 April 2016
Members of the Bahamas Transgender and Intersexes Unit (BTIU) are asking to be treated with dignity and respect after a press conference was held to raise concerns about their treatment and identity in the Bahamian society. President and Director of LGBT group The Demarco Foundation Alexis Demarco said members have decided to come to the […]
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27 April 2016
President of Bahamas Global Impact Prayer and Fasting Network, Pastor Jeremiah Duncombe, has called for the country to pray corporately in an effort to prevent the country from being “hijacked” as a result of the upcoming referendum addressing gender equality. During a press conference yesterday, Pastor Duncombe said while Bahamians are faced with […]
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27 April 2016
Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin not denying claims of fraudulent activity within the Department of Social Services, between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2015 in which staff members at that department were involved in using food coupons intended for Bahamians on welfare to purchase groceries for themselves. During an interview with reporters, Minister […]
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27 April 2016
Local non-political advocacy group Citizens for Justice (CFJ) says they do not support the Yes campaign and the bills are flawed. The advocacy group also added that they believe persons with opposing views should be funded by the government. “Persons with opposing views to the referendum should be granted funding by the government […]
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