07 July 2014
The number of victims affected by credit card fraud is on the rise with nearly $100,000 being defrauded within a period of six months, according to officers, who recently warned that criminals are developing new strategies and are using the latest technologies in an effort to steal identities and store credit card information. Officers from […]
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07 July 2014
A team of officers from the Central Detective Unit (CDU) left the capital for Eleuthera yesterday to assist with investigations into a fatal stabbing on that island. Dead is an 18-year-old boy. According to Press Liaison Officer, Superintendent Stephen Dean, Eleuthera police were alerted to the incident around 9:00am Sunday. When they responded, they met […]
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07 July 2014
Cabinet Office has confirmed that Dame Marguerite Pindling, widow of former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling will serve as the next governor general of The Bahamas. The announcement, which follows Queen Elizabeth II’s appointment, puts to rest much speculation as to who will assume the top post once Sir Arthur Foulkes demits the high office. […]
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07 July 2014
The debilitating Chikungunya virus is now in The Bahamas A press release issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed an imported case of Chikungunya fever. “The case occurred in an adult visitor, who traveled to The Bahamas from the Dominican Republic on June 29,” the release noted. “His symptoms reportedly began the day before […]
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07 July 2014
This year’s graduates of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) were urged to embark on a mission to fulfil their dreams. Deputy Director of Education, Marcellus Taylor threw out the challenge when he addressed the 413 students who received Associate of Applied degrees, diplomas and certificates in various fields. “Potential can be nurtured, but […]
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07 July 2014
Bahamas Electricity Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller says the state owned power giant is implementing measures to prevent another mass power outage. An island wide blackout around 9:00p.m. last Thursday left thousands of New Providence residents in darkness for more than eight hours. Some residents claim they were still wrestling the power outage up to midday […]
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07 July 2014
Months of preparation culminated in the Bahamas National Culinary Team competing against top chefs throughout the region last week at the prestigious Taste of the Caribbean Competition in Miami, Florida and bringing home a number of top honours, including the team silver medal finish and two individual gold and six individual silver medals. The Bahamas […]
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07 July 2014
The partnership between Vacation Express, the Grand Bahama Promotion Board (GBPB) and Bahamasair is reportedly yielding positive results. The partnership, which began on May 1 and will last until October 31 is expected to bring in thousands of tourists from Birmingham, Alabama; Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Ohio and increase the average night stay in the […]
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07 July 2014
A leading jewelry company has teamed up with the government to provide training opportunities for a group of Bahamians. Diamonds International Bahamas last week announced its partnership with the Ministry of Labour and National Insurance to launch a Rotational Leadership Programme. The programme will give employees of Diamonds International a chance to train for two […]
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07 July 2014
The US’ most recent assessment of state owned enterprises (SOEs) specifically local energy giant, the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) has again missed the mark, as far as a senior policymaker sees things. The US State Department 2014 Investment Climate Statement notes that much like national flag carrier Bahamasair, BEC is equally challenged and “is seen […]
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