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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08 April 2015
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts called Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis “a fake and a big joke” and explained to him the meaning of bad governance as it relates to the Free National Movement. Mr. Roberts made his comments during a second letter addressed to Dr. Minnis, which is a part of his […]
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08 April 2015
According to police, the suspect arrested for the murder of 88-year-old Harry Harding in Long Island will be will charged today in the Magistrate’s Court. The suspect is a 43-year-old man and he will be formally charged with murder. Harding was found stabbed to death at his home in Clarence Town last Thursday. According to […]
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08 April 2015
The Bahamas Girl Guides Association and Girl Guides Associations across the globe have been able to “remain relevant” for millions of young girls for more than 100 years despite operating in “an ever-changing world where there is so much competition for the attention of young girls,” Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Sharon […]
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08 April 2015
Consul General to Atlanta Randy Rolle denied a claim made by the Free National Movement that he called the prime minister while in police custody following his arrest in Bimini last Friday. According to FNM Chairman Michael Pintard in a statement issued yesterday, Rolle was released from police custody after making a phone call to […]
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08 April 2015
A Royal Bahamas Defence Force base will be established on Ragged Island, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie. “The government of The Bahamas will be establishing a defence force base on Ragged Island that will institutionalize the circulation of more money in that community and lead therefore in my own view, an expansion of that […]
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08 April 2015
The iconic Harbour Island landmark Romora Bay Resort and Marina has announced the appointment of Joseph Dargavage as operations manager. Mr. Dargavage is a former president of the Marina Operators of The Bahamas and served as chairman of the Berry Islands Tourism Advisory Board. “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Dargavage, […]
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08 April 2015
The National Accounts Section of the Department of Statistics announced the release of the estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the period 2010 to 2014. The 2014 figures are preliminary, 2013 are provisional, 2012 and 2011 are revised and the 2010 is final until the next historical revision. The 2014 annual preliminary results are […]
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