20 October 2015
Emotions took off yesterday when a shanty town in the Gamble Heights community went ablaze for the second time in two days leaving more residents displaced. The displacement of approximately 50 to 60 residents from this Gamble Heights shanty town began on Friday past when the Department of Environmental Health Services in conjunction with the […]
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20 October 2015
Certified Management Consultants of 12 regional countries, Caribbean nations, gathered at the 2015 Caribbean Institute of Certified Management Consultants Conference (CICMC) on October 14, at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort for the opening ceremony of an agenda of three days of dialogue and workshops. Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis addressed the body of […]
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20 October 2015
The Cellular Liberalization Task Force has announced that Cable Bahamas Ltd (CBL) is the successful applicant in the mobile spectrum auction. This means that CBL is the only bidder to advance to the final pre-conditions for licencing for the country’s second mobile cellular network. This is a major accomplishment for the Bahamian company and CBL […]
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16 October 2015
Minister responsible for Gaming Obie Wilchcombe announced yesterday that the government has awarded eight companies with web shop licenses. The companies met their burden of proof and on that basis they were awarded with a Conditional Gaming House Operator License. Wilchcombe said this is the next and important stage in interactive gaming in The Bahamas. […]
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16 October 2015
A myriad of problems pouring out of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services has brought dozens of members of the Correctional Officers Association to what they describe as “their breaking point.” President of the Correctional Officers Association Sergeant Gregory Archer on Wednesday spoke to The Bahama Journal about a number of frustrating issues that his […]
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16 October 2015
A week after a devastating category four hurricane overturned islands in the South and Central Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has donated $50,000 to assist with hurricane relief efforts. On Thursday, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts made the donation to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). He said The Bahamas has always taken great pride […]
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16 October 2015
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man that occurred at Clifton Pier on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. According to reports, shortly before 8:00 p.m., police received a report that a man is alleged to have fallen off a cliff while fishing at Clifton Pier. When police arrived at the scene they […]
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16 October 2015
Did you know that more people on earth have cell phones than drinking water? This was just one of the water facts that a group of 26 fifth-grade students learned at Columbus Primary when Water and Sewerage (WSC) stopped by to give them valuable lessons on water conservation. As WSC makes significant improvements to their […]
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16 October 2015
Residents and visitors alike flocked to the eastern end of Grand Bahama on National Hero’s Day, Monday, October 12, for the 43rd annual Conch Cracking Competition in McLean’s Town. While there, guests were treated to cultural traditions, games and musical entertainment. Among those enjoying their holiday at the festival were Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. […]
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16 October 2015
After the wrecking impact of Hurricane Joaquin two weeks ago, clinics in the southeast and central Bahamas remain closed. Chief Medical Officer Glen Beneby announced the closure of the clinics at a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister recently. According to Dr. Beneby, two major clinics that were affected are Clarence […]
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