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UNDERMINED: Constituencies Commission chair accuses PM of “undermining” boundaries report

Speaker asserts PM has made up party paraphernalia with 39-seats slogans NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Constituencies Commission Chairman and Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie yesterday accused Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis of undermining the commission’s potential recommendations of boundary changes, noting that the prime minister has already printed campaign paraphernalia with the Free […]

Speaker asserts PM has made up party paraphernalia with 39-seats slogans NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Constituencies Commission Chairman and Speaker of... read more »

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Govt. defends shantytown eradication plan, asks court to dismiss any reference to “ethnic cleansing”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As counsel for the government defended its shantytown removal policy in the Supreme Court yesterday, lead attorney Kayla Green-Smith asked the court to disregard all references by the applicants that the government was seeking to ethnically cleanse Haitian communities. The substantive trial on the issue of the demolition of unregulated homes in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As counsel for the government defended its shantytown removal policy in the Supreme Court yesterday, lead attorney... read more »

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PUMP THE BREAKS: Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine delayed in Europe as blood clot reports confirmed

Six cases of blood clots out of more than 6.8 million doses administered CDC, FDA recommend US suspends use “out of an abundance of caution” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Johnson & Johnson (J&J) advised in a statement yesterday it will be delaying rollout of its Janssen coronavirus vaccine in Europe after six reported cases of people […]

Six cases of blood clots out of more than 6.8 million doses administered CDC, FDA recommend US suspends use “out... read more »

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 at 3:50 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021 at 3:48 am Natario McKenzie

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CUT IT OUT: Businessman slams “non-Eleutheran” opposition to Disney’s Lighthouse Point project

“The negativity must stop and the voices of Eleutherans need to be heard” Sands decries “more concern about stopping Disney than focusing on the growth and development” of South Eleuthera NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A prominent Eleuthera businessman yesterday pushed back against opponents of Disney’s Lighthouse Point project, urging the “non-Eleutheran lobby” to redirect their efforts […]

“The negativity must stop and the voices of Eleutherans need to be heard” Sands decries “more concern about stopping Disney... read more »

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 at 3:48 am | Natario McKenzie

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UNBOTHERED: Health minister says no additional COVID-19 restrictions despite reports of third wave

Wells attributes increase in cases to social events; expresses confidence in existing mitigation measures and vaccine rollout NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells said yesterday that he does not foresee any additional restrictions in coronavirus measures, despite a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and a health official saying The Bahamas is in the early […]

Wells attributes increase in cases to social events; expresses confidence in existing mitigation measures and vaccine rollout NASSAU, BAHAMAS —... read more »

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 at 3:47 am | Sloan Smith

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DON’T MISS THE BOAT: Bowe cautions nation to be prepared to take advantage of tourism revival

Prominent finance expert says Bahamas should avoid “having knee-jerk reaction to opportunities”; notes need for holistic national development plan NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As optimism rises over the tourism industry’s revival, a top banker said this nation must be appropriately prepared to take advantage of the opportunity and not simply wait for the benefits to befall […]

Prominent finance expert says Bahamas should avoid “having knee-jerk reaction to opportunities”; notes need for holistic national development plan NASSAU,... read more »

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 at 3:45 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021 at 3:42 am Natario McKenzie

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DOING IT THEMSELVES: Local environmentalist organizing further public consultation on Disney EIA

Duncombe decries EIA as inadequate “We are not trying to get rid of Disney; we would just like them to consider a plan at that doesn’t include ripping up the beach” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Local environmental groups have organized their own extended public consultation on Disney’s Lighthouse Point environmental impact assessment (EIA), with one well-known […]

Duncombe decries EIA as inadequate “We are not trying to get rid of Disney; we would just like them to... read more »

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 at 3:42 am | Natario McKenzie

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BROTHER’S KEEPERS: Assistance pours in for St Vincent & Grenadines after La Soufriere volcano eruptions

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) yesterday joined with the regional and international community in expressing its best wishes to the people and government of St Vincent and the Grenadines in the aftermath of eruptions of the La Soufriere volcano. In a statement, the CPDC said it “stands ready to help our […]

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) yesterday joined with the regional and international community in expressing its... read more »

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Pilot Club Bahamas District recognizes “Brain Injury Awareness”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pilot International along with the Bahamas District of Pilot International last month celebrated “Brain Injury Awareness”. To mark the occasion, the district donated 10 bicycles with helmets to the younger children of the Nazareth Home for Children. The helmets will ensure the children learn at an early age the importance of protecting […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pilot International along with the Bahamas District of Pilot International last month celebrated “Brain Injury Awareness”. To... read more »

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Scores invest in free BTVI soft skills training

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A comprehensive program, developed and delivered by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), has resulted in 135 participants strengthening and gaining new soft skills. The four-week program, conducted in conjunction with Revive Academy and the Citizen Security and Justice Program (CSJP), included but was not limited to topics such as communication […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A comprehensive program, developed and delivered by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), has resulted in... read more »

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Op-Ed: Commitment to people-centered justice

By Allyson Maynard-Gibson, QC “It is time for a commitment to justice in its broadest sense — as a system that protects those who need it most, that promotes fairness in the economy and that strengthens the bonds which bring us together as a society.” — Justice for All and the Economic Crisis, Pathfinders’ Task […]

By Allyson Maynard-Gibson, QC “It is time for a commitment to justice in its broadest sense — as a system... read more »

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT: KB releases new single “Das Why We Savin’ Da Bays”

Bodie once again teams up with Save the Bays to raise awareness about protecting the country’s natural resources FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Bahamian recording artist and producer Kirkland “KB” Bodie is not relenting in his pursuit to engage his fans and the wider community in discussions on issues impacting the environment. Evidence of this is […]

Bodie once again teams up with Save the Bays to raise awareness about protecting the country’s natural resources FREEPORT, GRAND... read more »

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RESIDENTS SOUND OFF ON HIGH COST OF TRAVEL UNDER EMERGENCY POWERS ORDER

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CORONER’S INQUEST INTO HURRICANE DORIAN DEATHS UNDERWAY

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FOUR GUYANESE MEN MISSING AFTER TRAVELING TO BIMINI

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CARIBBEAN SOLIDARITY: Bahamas Cabinet reviewing how to assist St Vincent & Grenadines

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he is monitoring the volcano eruptions in St Vincent and the Grenadines and advised that Cabinet will review the matter to see how to best assist. The 4,049-foot La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent erupted on Friday, just hours after government officials ordered an evacuation […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he is monitoring the volcano eruptions in St Vincent and... read more »

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Body found in waters off the former Pioneers Shipping Dock

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police fished the partially decomposed body of a man from waters off the former Pioneers Shipping Dock located on Bay Street this morning. According to reports, the body was found shortly before 9am and is believed to be a drowning victim. Police will await an autopsy report to determine the exact cause […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police fished the partially decomposed body of a man from waters off the former Pioneers Shipping Dock... read more »

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11 Haitians charged after Abaco Farm raid

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged 11 Haitian nationals in Magistrate’s Court #8 for various immigration offenses yesterday. Nine men and two women were arrested during an operation conducted in Abaco last week Thursday, April 8. The operation was conducted by the Bahamas Immigration Department, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Defence Force […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged 11 Haitian nationals in Magistrate’s Court #8 for various immigration offenses... read more »

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Man killed in Key West Street stabbing

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was stabbed on Key West Street following an argument with another man and later died in hospital, according to police. Police said the two men were arguing on the street when one of them produced a knife and stabbed the other several times. The victim, whose identity was not released, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was stabbed on Key West Street following an argument with another man and later died... read more »

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 at 9:51 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021 at 4:10 am Natario McKenzie

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Govt’s upscale housing development application process to open this summer, says PM

“There will be no favoritism, no speculation and flipping of properties” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that the application process for Bahamians looking to acquire land in a proposed upscale community in western New Providence will be open to the public this summer, stressing that no applications have been accepted […]

“There will be no favoritism, no speculation and flipping of properties” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said... read more »

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 at 4:10 am | Natario McKenzie