29 June 2015
Under the theme ‘The legal practice in a 21st century Bahamas,’ Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson addressed hundreds of attorneys at the 2015 Bahamas Bar Association First Training and Education Retreat. The event is purposed to offer training and further skills to attorneys, allowing them to compete on an international basis. Maynard-Gibson told the attorneys that […]
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26 June 2015
The Government of The Bahamas is committed to infrastructure development and has taken a policy position that will seek to finance its infrastructure needs through public-private partnerships (PPPs). To address the country’s infrastructure needs, the government is investing $200 million in PPPs this year. “The importance of infrastructure development in relation to the strength of […]
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26 June 2015
On Tuesday, before an audience of hundreds at the opening ceremony of the 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers, it was announced that Design for Change (DFC), an initiative formulated by the Riverside Education Foundation in India, received the top 2015 Commonwealth Education Good Practice Award. Design for Change begins with the simple and powerful […]
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26 June 2015
Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson assured Bahamians that Swift Justice is working and making great strides towards a safer Bahamas. During her contribution to the 2015/2016 budget debate in the Senate on Wednesday, the attorney general said as matters continue to come before the courts for trial within a reasonable period of time, a clear message […]
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26 June 2015
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Alison Maynard-Gibson emphasized during her contribution to the 2015/2016 budget debate in the Senate on Wednesday that the government is doing so much more than just placing the country in a state of fiscal stability. It is with pride that she acknowledged the accomplishments of the implementation of […]
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25 June 2015
Ministry of Tourism officials have announced that the much-anticipated Junkanoo Summer and Goombay Summer Festivals have been relocated to Arawak Cay – a move they say will create a more family-friendly environment. Junkanoo Summer Festival is scheduled for every Saturday in July, while Goombay Summer Festival is scheduled for every Friday in August. Previously, both […]
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25 June 2015
The Bahamas Christian Council invites all church leaders and senior pastors from every island of The Bahamas to a Pastors Conclave, which will be held next Thursday and Friday, July 2 – 3, in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The event will be held at the Grand Lucayan Hotel beginning at 6 p.m. “The conclave will be […]
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25 June 2015
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe announced plans for the upcoming independence celebrations yesterday, which will be held under the theme “Our Children, Our Future.” Minister Wilchcombe said during a press conference, that the main focus of this year’s independence events revolves around youth, education, sports and community development. “These events are a positive way to […]
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25 June 2015
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe announced that he is prepared to become the next Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Earlier this week, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts announced that the PLP will be holding its mandated annual convention in October for the first time in six years. Mr. Roberts said […]
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25 June 2015
The murder count is now at 70, following police reports of a shooting on Tuesday night. According to police, shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, two men were walking on Ethel Street, Montell Heights when a vehicle opened fire on them. Assistant Commissioner Stephen Dean said the incident is currently under investigation and the identities […]
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