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BusinessFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:50 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Judge orders 24 axed Gaming Board employees reinstated

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A Supreme Court judge has ordered the reinstatement of 24 Gaming Board Employees who were made redundant back in 2017. Justice Indra Charles handed down the ruling yesterday. Queens Counsel Wayne Munroe told Eyewitness News: “Our case was that this redundancy exercise was carried out in breach of the Employment Amendment Act […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A Supreme Court judge has ordered the reinstatement of 24 Gaming Board Employees who were made redundant... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:50 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:49 am Sloan Smith

Local

Dorian shelterees headed to Abaco Family Relief Centre

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Disaster Reconstruction Authority Chairman John Michael Clarke said yesterday that Hurricane Dorian shelterees on New Providence will be able to move into the Family Relief Centre on Abaco within 90 days. Last month, the government entered into an agreement with Poinciana Inn on Bernard Road for transitional accommodation for 90 days “to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Disaster Reconstruction Authority Chairman John Michael Clarke said yesterday that Hurricane Dorian shelterees on New Providence will... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:49 am | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:47 am Sloan Smith

Local

WSC Executive chairman fires back amid labor row

NASSAU, BAHAMAS –Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson suggested yesterday that the latest strike action by WSC employees is due to the “unfortunate personalization” by the union’s leader. Several members of the Bahamas Utilities Services and Allied Workers Union (BUSAWU) have been on strike since Tuesday. However, Chief Justice Brian Moree has […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS –Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson suggested yesterday that the latest strike action by WSC... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:47 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:46 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Bank of Bahamas records $2.2 mil. half year profit

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) continues to report positive growth, with its half year profits just over $2 million. The troubled BISX-listed bank began to return to profitability in its fiscal year 2018 after suffering five years of consecutive net losses. During the fiscal year 2020, the Bank recorded a net income […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) continues to report positive growth, with its half year profits just over... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:46 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:45 am Sloan Smith

Local

Coronavirus: All patients released quarantine, no confirmed cases

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands confirmed yesterday that all individuals who were quarantined have been released after they showed no symptoms of the novel coronavirus. The respiratory illness, which originated in Wuhan, China, has now spread across more than 28 countries globally and continues to threaten entry into more borders. In […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands confirmed yesterday that all individuals who were quarantined have been released... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:45 am | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:43 am Sloan Smith

Local

Bill to regulate funeral industry among seven new health bills

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government will seek to bring forth seven pieces legislation to strengthen the health care sector, said Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands yesterday. During his contribution to the 2019/2020 midyear budget debate, Sands noted that those bills include a revision to the Medical Act, the National Health Insurance Authority Act, Public […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government will seek to bring forth seven pieces legislation to strengthen the health care sector, said... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:43 am | Sloan Smith

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Real Estate of MindFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:42 am Mario Carey

Real Estate of Mind

REAL ESTATE OF MIND: Beware the kitchen triangle

Praise the good triangle, steer clear of the bad Common sense tells us to steer clear of the romantic triangle, and beware the Bermuda triangle but we rarely hear where the triangular shape adds value to our home life. But it’s as straightforward as a place that makes a home – the kitchen. That’s right […]

Praise the good triangle, steer clear of the bad Common sense tells us to steer clear of the romantic triangle,... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:42 am | Mario Carey

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:41 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

“Pinocchio govt.”: McAlpine blasts FNM

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — FNM MP Frederick McAlpine yesterday likened the Minnis administration to a “Pinocchio government” after losing all credibility. The Pineridge MP furthered he has been ridiculed, victimized and ostracized for his scathing assessment of the government during his contribution to the mid-year budget debate. “While many in here was and some still are […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — FNM MP Frederick McAlpine yesterday likened the Minnis administration to a “Pinocchio government” after losing all credibility.... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:41 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:41 am Sloan Smith

Local

New House rules: No live stream broadcasts

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie has restricted all live streaming of the parliamentary proceedings to the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas through the Parliamentary Channel. Moultrie said the reason for this measure is because there have been “issues with respect to the manipulation of parliamentary broadcasts”. Just before the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie has restricted all live streaming of the parliamentary proceedings... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:41 am | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:40 am Eyewitness News

Local

Man dead in fatal shooting off East Street

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A man was shot and killed in from of a home off East Street yesterday. Superintendent Shanta Knowles said the man was shot by a gunman who pulled up next to him as he stood outside the residence on Toote Shop Corner shortly before 8pm. “An armed man came from the vehicle […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A man was shot and killed in from of a home off East Street yesterday. Superintendent Shanta... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:40 am | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:37 am Natario McKenzie

Local

Govt. to engage ACE Alliance for building code enforcement

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Government will partner with the Architects Contractors and Engineers (ACE) Alliance to ensure enforcement of the country’s revised building code, Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction Iram Lewis revealed yesterday. Lewis confirmed that the government had taken up the suggestion of the ACE Alliance to utilize its expertise in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Government will partner with the Architects Contractors and Engineers (ACE) Alliance to ensure enforcement of the country’s... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:37 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:33 am Natario McKenzie

Business

“Proactive and not reactive” resilience culture needed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas must develop a culture of resilience that is ‘proactive and not reactive’ in the face of consistent hurricane threats, a regional geographer and consultant has urged. Jeremy Collymore, resilience consultant and advisor at the University of the West Indies spoke at a workshop for Recovery Policy, Recovery Plan and the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas must develop a culture of resilience that is ‘proactive and not reactive’ in the face... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:33 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:30 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

American Airlines resumes flights to GB

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Redevelopment Coordinator for Grand Bahama Algernon Cargill yesterday said the return of American Airlines’ commercial flights bodes well for the island, adding there is “nothing impeding any airline from returning to Abaco or Grand Bahama”. “They have met all the international standards,” he told Eyewitness News. Both islands were ravaged by Hurricane […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Redevelopment Coordinator for Grand Bahama Algernon Cargill yesterday said the return of American Airlines’ commercial flights bodes... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:30 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:29 am Eyewitness News

Business

Disney provides $1 mil. funding support to Eleuthera startups

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Disney Cruise Line has entered into an agreement with the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre and the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce to prepare startups and small businesses for participation in development projects underway in Central and South Eleuthera, including Disney’s Lighthouse Point project. Disney is providing more than $1 million to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Disney Cruise Line has entered into an agreement with the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre and... read more »

February 18, 2020 at 3:29 am | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:04 pm Royston Jones Jr.

Local

Suspect arrested in Atlantis jewelry heist

Authorities: Evidence points to conspiracy; search continues for additional suspects NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery at John Bull’s Rolex Boutique in the Crystal Court of the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island. Speaking to Eyewitness News, Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash said the man was arrested in New […]

Authorities: Evidence points to conspiracy; search continues for additional suspects NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man has been arrested in connection... read more »

February 17, 2020 at 6:04 pm | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalFebruary 17, 2020 at 3:50 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

“SCARE TACTICS”: Davis refutes allegations linking PLPs to Nygard underage sex ring

FNM: Nygard allegations “revolting beyond imagination” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called the allegations linking party members to a federal class action lawsuit accusing Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard of sex trafficking “mere scare tactics”. Davis further suggested the claims that party members were bribed with sex with […]

FNM: Nygard allegations “revolting beyond imagination” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called the... read more »

February 17, 2020 at 3:50 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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LocalFebruary 17, 2020 at 3:49 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

D’Aguilar: Criminals targeting high-end jewelry stores

Minister renews call for security review after third John Bull robbery in recent years NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday suggested security protocols at high-end resorts need to be overhauled after an armed smash and grab robbery at the Atlantis resort. Two robbers, one of whom was armed, stormed into John Bull’s […]

Minister renews call for security review after third John Bull robbery in recent years NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Tourism... read more »

February 17, 2020 at 3:49 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessFebruary 17, 2020 at 3:47 am Natario McKenzie 1

Business

Governance reformer slams public education system

Myers says many school leavers ill equipped, ‘massive problem’ for Gov’t and private sector NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government must do ‘considerably more’ to improve the level of education in the public school system, a well-known governance reformer has warned. Robert Myers, the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) principal stressed the lack of cognitive, social […]

Myers says many school leavers ill equipped, ‘massive problem’ for Gov’t and private sector NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government must... read more »

February 17, 2020 at 3:47 am | Natario McKenzie | 1

LocalFebruary 17, 2020 at 3:46 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

Flamingo Air plane’s landing gear collapses after landing

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Flamingo Air aircraft’s landing gear collapsed while taxiing to the ramp area, shortly after landing at the Leonard Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, Abaco last week. The Air Accident Investigation Department reported the Cessna airplane departed the Grand Bahama International Airport and landed in Marsh Harbour shortly before 4 pm […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Flamingo Air aircraft’s landing gear collapsed while taxiing to the ramp area, shortly after landing at... read more »

February 17, 2020 at 3:46 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalFebruary 17, 2020 at 3:45 am Eyewitness News

Local

Uncertain future for Bahamas Diabetics Association due to funding woes

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eugene Thurston, director general for the Bahamas Diabetic Association said Thursday that more funding is needed to ensure that the organization does not collapse in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The association assists more than 35 people daily, and has been considered a safety net for hundreds of diabetics across the country. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eugene Thurston, director general for the Bahamas Diabetic Association said Thursday that more funding is needed to... read more »

February 17, 2020 at 3:45 am | Eyewitness News