26 March 2015
Protests by members of the opposition, Free National Movement, against Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray, resulted in a 15 minute suspension of the House of Assembly yesterday. As Minister Gray attempted to address the Lower Chamber, opposition members continuously blocked him from speaking by slamming their hands on the tables. Speaker […]
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26 March 2015
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damien Gomez said he believes the Jury Amendment Bill 2015 tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday will modernize the country’s justice system by implementing an electronic jury selection process. “In our Commonwealth, Mr. Speaker, the right to trial by jury is a constitutional right. It is an entitlement […]
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26 March 2015
Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said the FNM will continue to fight tirelessly until the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray steps down or is fired because the decision to relieve him as minister of local government is offensive. “This decision is offensive and presumes that Bahamians are so apathetic and […]
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26 March 2015
Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Peter Turnquest said yesterday that he is “disappointed, but not surprised” at the delay of Baha Mar’s opening, which was scheduled for this Friday. Mr. Turnquest said the setback will significantly impact the country as it is depending on the multi-billion dollar resort for income and employment. […]
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26 March 2015
Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville applauded the efforts of the Committee for the Advancement of People (CAP) last Saturday. CAP is a non-profit organization formed in response to the need to encourage social integration, and cultural awareness, and community wellbeing. The committee, headed by former tourism executive Carmeta Miller and Taronya L. Wildgoose, […]
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18 March 2015
The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) will undergo major renovations to its Maternity Ward which according to Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez will greatly improve services and bring them in line with international practices. The Maternity Ward at PMH right now has a capacity of 37 beds and 10 nursery cots. An additional 18 beds is […]
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18 March 2015
Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said the “Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) fiasco exposes a crisis of leadership” therefore, the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) “must go”. Dr. Minnis’ comments came yesterday during a press conference at BEC’s headquarters on Blue Hill Road, where he explained the governments failed strategies to fix the corporation’s […]
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18 March 2015
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez told a committee of the Organization of American States (OAS) yesterday that The Bahamas is addressing issues of corruption which is a menace to the country. “Corruption is a menace for both developed and developing countries alike. It is particularly relevant for small island developing states where […]
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18 March 2015
Hundreds of tourists and Bahamians flocked to Regatta Park in George Town, Exuma on March 12-14 for the cultural explosion of the annual Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival. The festival, which is a signature event of the Ministry of Tourism, celebrated its 11th year. Under the theme, “Celebrating the islands…we’re going island hopping” the event […]
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18 March 2015
According to Minister of Agriculture V. Alfred Gray, the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) will be the envy of the western world as soon as it is completed, but he believes the completion process is taking much longer than it should. BAMSI, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works Philip Davis, […]
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