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LocalJanuary 18, 2020 at 5:04 am Sloan Smith

Local

NIB contribution increase not on govt. agenda, says Rolle

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Notwithstanding recommendations, Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday an increase in NIB contributions is not on the government’s agenda. Rolle sought to clarify recent comments made by National Insurance Board Chairman Troy Smith, who reportedly said he expected the fund’s ongoing actuarial audit to recommend an increase in contributions. “I can’t […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Notwithstanding recommendations, Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday an increase in NIB contributions is not on... read more »

January 18, 2020 at 5:04 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 18, 2020 at 5:02 am Sloan Smith

Local

UB Public Managers Union demonstrate over industrial agreement negotiations

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The University of the Bahamas’ Public Managers Union staged a demonstration yesterday over the status of negotiations for its new industrial agreement. Over 30 of the union’s 45 members held signs and placards demanding the university to negotiate its industrial agreement in good faith. Cassandra Lewis, the union’s president, said the middle […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The University of the Bahamas’ Public Managers Union staged a demonstration yesterday over the status of negotiations... read more »

January 18, 2020 at 5:02 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 18, 2020 at 5:00 am Sloan Smith

Local

Nearly 40 percent of Ragged Island solar panels installed

Ragged Island microgrid built to withstand 180 mph hurricane force winds NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly 40 percent of the solar panels for the new microgrid on Ragged Island have been installed, said Tugliq Energy Co. Development Director Nicolas Seguin yesterday. The progress comes nearly three years after Hurricane Irma rendered the island “unlivable”. Following the […]

Ragged Island microgrid built to withstand 180 mph hurricane force winds NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly 40 percent of the solar... read more »

January 18, 2020 at 5:00 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 18, 2020 at 4:58 am Sloan Smith

Local

Police investigate apparent suicide

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an apparent suicide on Grand Bahama yesterday. According to reports, a man was found unresponsive in his vehicle on Sea Scape Drive by a friend shortly after 10 am. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police said no foul play was […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an apparent suicide on Grand Bahama yesterday. According to reports, a... read more »

January 18, 2020 at 4:58 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:50 am Sloan Smith

Local

Critics of $975m public-private partnership pledge misinformed, says Minnis

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday sought to clarify what he labeled as confusion and misinformation surrounding the $1.5 billion in pledges raised for restoration efforts post-Dorian. More than 300 local and international delegates attended the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) pledge conference at the Baha Mar resort on Monday. Among the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday sought to clarify what he labeled as confusion and misinformation surrounding... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:50 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:49 am Natario McKenzie

Local

Rate reduction bond funding to close by mid-February

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) rate reduction bond funding is expected to close by mid-February, the utility’s chairman Dr Donovan Moxey said yesterday. BPL has announced average household will see a $27 per month increase in their electricity bill, which represents 15 percent of the average bill of $180 per month. “I […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) rate reduction bond funding is expected to close by mid-February, the utility’s... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:49 am | Natario McKenzie

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BusinessJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:47 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Shell will purchase plant from us, says BPL chairman

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) chairman Dr Donovan Moxey yesterday stressed there would be no ‘give away’ of the new plant as he defended the decision to cover the cost of constructing the 220 MW facility. Moxey, who was addressing The Bahamas Business Outlook conference at the Baha Mar resort, cited the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) chairman Dr Donovan Moxey yesterday stressed there would be no ‘give away’... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:47 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:46 am Sloan Smith

Local

Teachers union calls for the return of school policing policy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson yesterday urged the government to strengthen the security in the schools and reenergize the school’s policing program. Wilson’s calls for safer schools comes after two students were stabbed during a fight at C. V. Bethel Senior High School last week. “School security is something […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson yesterday urged the government to strengthen the security in... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:46 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:45 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Shell exec: Bahamas could be LNG bunkering ‘front runner’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas could become a ‘front runner’ in liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering by leveraging the infrastructure to be developed via its agreement with Shell North America. Shell executives who were present at the Bahamas Business Outlook conference yesterday noted that this could provide tremendous economic benefits for The Bahamas. LNG bunkering is the process […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas could become a ‘front runner’ in liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering by leveraging the infrastructure to be developed... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:45 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:40 am Natario McKenzie

Business

BPL chairman admits ‘terrible’ customer service quality

Company to build ‘state of the art’ customer service centre NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamas Power & Light’s chairman Dr Donovan Moxey yesterday admitted candidly the company’s customer service quality is ‘terrible’. Moxey was addressing the Bahamas Business Outlook conference at the Baha Mar resort. He said: “We know some of our customers are frustrated with us. […]

Company to build ‘state of the art’ customer service centre NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamas Power & Light’s chairman Dr Donovan Moxey... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:40 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:36 am Eyewitness News

Local

Lewis defends pace of Family Relief Center in Abaco

NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis has defended the pace of dome construction, noting it was more important to ‘get it done right’. Four months after Hurricane Dorian, dome structures have yet to be properly erected and habitable. “I don’t mind taking a little longer to get it done right – […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis has defended the pace of dome construction, noting it was... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:36 am | Eyewitness News

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:33 am Sloan Smith

Local

BUT President “hopeful” for upcoming industrial negotiations

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While talks have yet to resume for the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) industrial agreement, the union’s president Belinda Wilson said she is encouraged by the recent contract signing with doctors. “The Bahamas Union of Teachers has not been to the table from June 19, 2019,” Wilson told reporters, on the sidelines […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While talks have yet to resume for the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) industrial agreement, the union’s... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:33 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:31 am Eyewitness News

Local

Motorcyclist dies after traffic collision

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are investigating the circumstances of a traffic collision that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Wednesday night. Police have not released the victim’s identity; however, loved ones identified the deceased as Jermaine Forbes. His death is the first traffic fatality in the capital, and the second in the country for […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are investigating the circumstances of a traffic collision that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:31 am | Eyewitness News

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:30 am Eyewitness News

Local

Police investigating stabbing and armed robberies

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A man is in critical condition after he was stabbed during a fight with another man on Wednesday. Police have also launched investigations into three armed robbery incidents that same day, according to reports. The stabbing incident occurred on Windsor Lane off East Street shortly after 8pm. The victim was stabbed multiple […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A man is in critical condition after he was stabbed during a fight with another man on... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:30 am | Eyewitness News

LocalJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:30 am Sloan Smith

Local

Minimum wage committee to be appointed, says labour director

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Director of Labour John Pinder confirmed yesterday that the National Tripartithe Council will create a council to recommend a way forward on minimum wage. Pinder said the Council met last week to discuss pertinent issues, including the country’s minimum wage. The minimum wage was increased from $150 per week to $210 per […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Director of Labour John Pinder confirmed yesterday that the National Tripartithe Council will create a council to... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:30 am | Sloan Smith

SportsJanuary 17, 2020 at 3:17 am Eyewitness News

Sports

Tommy Gainey earns four-shot win at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay

Great Exuma, The Bahamas — Holding a slim lead for most of the day, Tommy Gainey birdied his last three holes en route to his third career Korn Ferry Tour victory at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay. At 11-under, Gainey topped John Oda and Dylan Wu by four shots. “I definitely didn’t […]

Great Exuma, The Bahamas — Holding a slim lead for most of the day, Tommy Gainey birdied his last three holes... read more »

January 17, 2020 at 3:17 am | Eyewitness News

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LocalJanuary 16, 2020 at 3:48 am Sloan Smith

Local

Ministry of Health $670m ‘wishlist’ to overhaul health sector

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Health’s ‘wish list’ at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) pledge conference included up to $670 million worth of works for projects to overhaul the health sector throughout the Bahamas post-Dorian. The projects summary outlines the fragile state of health care services in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Health’s ‘wish list’ at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) pledge conference included up... read more »

January 16, 2020 at 3:48 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 16, 2020 at 3:46 am Sloan Smith

Local

Davis: No need for intl. contractors, Bahamians can do the work

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday said it would be unfair for international contractors to receive contracts for post-Hurricane Dorian reconstruction, when Bahamians are capable of doing it. Davis’ comments come after Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis revealed that reconstruction efforts post-Dorian may require international contractors. “It will not […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday said it would be unfair for international contractors... read more »

January 16, 2020 at 3:46 am | Sloan Smith

LocalJanuary 16, 2020 at 3:45 am Sloan Smith

Local

P3 pledge deal still in infancy stages, says Sands

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands yesterday stressed the public private partnership proposed by The P3 Group Inc for restoration efforts post-Dorian was still in the infancy stage. The company has pledged $975 million under a lease purchase agreement that could see it owning whatever project it invests in until the government […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands yesterday stressed the public private partnership proposed by The P3 Group... read more »

January 16, 2020 at 3:45 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessJanuary 16, 2020 at 3:43 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Titan Balanced Fund reports impressive growth in first quarter

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Investar Securities Ltd. yesterday reported that its Titan Balanced Fund achieved a return on investment of 5.38 percent in its first quarter of operation. The firm underscored results are ‘setting the tone’ to exceed its projected 10 percent ROI per annum. “We are pleased with the Titan Balanced Fund’s impressive performance right […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Investar Securities Ltd. yesterday reported that its Titan Balanced Fund achieved a return on investment of 5.38... read more »

January 16, 2020 at 3:43 am | Natario McKenzie