10 April 2015
Three years after its creation, the New Employment Opportunities (NEO) initiative, a path-breaking alliance between major corporations, civil society, and the public sector that offers job training and placement services to young people in Latin America and the Caribbean, is on track to achieving its target of reaching one million youth in the region by […]
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09 April 2015
Two separate incidents occurred just moments apart in the country’s capital on Tuesday night that left two men dead pushing the murder count to 41 for the year. In the first incident, shortly after 9:30 p.m., police received reports of a 24-year-old man sitting in the driver’s seat of his 1997 Honda Prelude suffering from […]
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09 April 2015
The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is reaching out to the young people of Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. On Wednesday morning the law enforcement agency officially launched the Police Youth and Athletic Club, dubbed the Eight Mile Rock Pacesetters. The official launch took place at the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jones Town, Eight […]
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09 April 2015
Grand Bahama has been neglected by the government, according to Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest, who is now calling on the government to deliver on its promises to the island. “We call upon the PLP (Progressive Liberal Party) to deliver on its promise to construct the new high school in West Grand […]
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09 April 2015
Leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Branville McCartney said despite the urgent need for energy reform in the country, Bahamians should have no expectations to see it from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government because it is just another one of their empty promises. According to Mr. McCartney, during the 2012 general election campaign, […]
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09 April 2015
Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray will not have “the last say” concerning his matter, instead Bahamians will. “Once the police investigation is completed in a timely manner you, the Bahamian people will have the last word,” Turnquest said yesterday during a press conference […]
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09 April 2015
The Bahamas continues to dominate its competitors in the Caribbean as the number one private jet destination in the Caribbean. A new report from XOJET, a leading private aviation services company, states that ultra-luxe travelers prefer The Bahamas more than any other destination. Second to The Bahamas is St. Maarten followed by the Turks and […]
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08 April 2015
The Local Organizing Committee is excited that the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt will be competing at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015. “The LOC is elated about the news that the world’s fastest man will be competing at this year’s World Relays. We encourage all Bahamians to purchase their tickets for this Bahamazing event,” […]
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08 April 2015
After nine years of battling with the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort for an industrial agreement for its workers, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Obie Ferguson confirmed yesterday that negotiations can begin after the Supreme Court ruled in their favour last week. The Supreme Court last Wednesday “ruled in the unions favour” allowing the Bahamas Hotel […]
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08 April 2015
With The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival just a few weeks away, some residents yesterday referred to the event as a “disgrace” which they believe is contrary to the country’s Christian beliefs. “For a Christian nation, it shouldn’t have even been brought here,” said Atilia Ingraham. “They should’ve gotten Bahamians together to see if we would even […]
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