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LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:59 am Sloan Smith

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PM: “Ring the bell? Only if y’all ready!”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he has to be advised by his team before he decides to “ring the bell” for the upcoming general election. As he jested with MPs across the House floor during his presentation of the mid-year budget, Minnis joked about the growing speculation that he intends […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he has to be advised by his team before he... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:59 am | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:58 am Royston Jones Jr.

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PAHO: Bahamas positioned to make “best decision” with vaccine distribution

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director Dr Jarbas Barbosa indicated yesterday The Bahamas can make the “best decision” with distribution of its first tranche of AstraZeneca vaccines. His comments came as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) COVAX Facility advises countries on the timeframe in receiving their first, second and third allocations […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director Dr Jarbas Barbosa indicated yesterday The Bahamas can make the... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:58 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:57 am Royston Jones Jr.

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UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Speaker to bring end to govt circumventing “question time”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Interrupting an exchange between Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells and Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis on the rules of Parliament, Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie announced yesterday the rules will be interpreted to end the practice of successive governments refusing to be answerable to the Bahamian people about the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Interrupting an exchange between Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells and Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis on the... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:57 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:56 am Natario McKenzie

Business

GAINING STEAM: Carnival seeing strong cruise demand despite minimal marketing

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Carnival cruise line executives said yesterday they are encouraged by the strong demand for cruises, while noting they are still not in a position to say when they will resume sailing. Carnival Vice President, Global Ports and Caribbean Government Relations Marie McKenzie said: “We have canceled all sailings through a certain date. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Carnival cruise line executives said yesterday they are encouraged by the strong demand for cruises, while noting... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:56 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:56 am Eyewitness News

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Former PM hospitalized with COVID-19, but expected to make full recovery

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was admitted to Doctor’s Hospital on Tuesday with the coronavirus, but is expected to make a full recovery, according to former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands, who was authorized to speak on Ingraham’s behalf. Ingraham, 73, has not needed a ventilator, though his age remains a […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was admitted to Doctor’s Hospital on Tuesday with the coronavirus, but is... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:56 am | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:55 am Sloan Smith

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“CHRISTIE ISN’T THE YARDSTICK”: Davis promises to hold ministers accountable if elected PM

PLP leader says the way former PM ran Cabinet isn’t how Minnis should run his NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While the last Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration failed to hold their ministers accountable, PLP Leader Philip Brave Davis said yesterday that should he be elected as prime minister, he would hold his ministers and MPs accountable […]

PLP leader says the way former PM ran Cabinet isn’t how Minnis should run his NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While the... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:55 am | Sloan Smith

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BusinessFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:54 am Natario McKenzie

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Nearly 80 percent of inherited arrears eliminated, says finance minister

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Minnis administration has eliminated nearly 80 percent of the $360 million in arrears it inherited when it assumed office in 2017, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. During his mid-year budget statement for the six months ending December 2020, Minnis noted: “The government continued its commitment to reduce the $360 […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Minnis administration has eliminated nearly 80 percent of the $360 million in arrears it inherited when... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:54 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:54 am Sloan Smith

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LEFT IN “GOOD HANDS”: Lewis bids goodbye to Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Although he will no longer serve as Minister of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, Iram Lewis said yesterday he is extremely confident the ministry will be left in good hands. Lewis will now fill the post of minister of youth, sports and culture after Seabreeze MP Lanisha Rolle resigned on Tuesday. A […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Although he will no longer serve as Minister of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, Iram Lewis said... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:54 am | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:52 am Royston Jones Jr.

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MORE THAN JANE DOES: Nygard accuser says alleged victims are not their “sexual injustice”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Richette Ross, a former employee of Canadian fashion mogul and Lyford Cay estate owner Peter Nygard, said yesterday she and the over 100 women who filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the billionaire raped, abused and paid off many of them, are more than “Jane Does” and more than the “sexual injustice” they […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Richette Ross, a former employee of Canadian fashion mogul and Lyford Cay estate owner Peter Nygard, said... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:52 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:47 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Bowe warns govt not to “mortgage” nation’s future to meet current needs

Govt has to raise taxes, curb expenditure or “seriously grow the economy” to cover revenue shortfall, notes finance expert NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A top banker yesterday cautioned against “mortgaging” this nation’s future amid significant borrowing and increases in government expenditure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. During his mid-year budget statement yesterday, Prime Minister Dr […]

Govt has to raise taxes, curb expenditure or “seriously grow the economy” to cover revenue shortfall, notes finance expert NASSAU,... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:47 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:37 am Natario McKenzie

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Airport Authority Act amendment brings govt one step closer to acquiring GB airport

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government yesterday took another step toward acquiring Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA), with one tourism stakeholder expressing optimism over the potential impact on the island and its tourism segment. Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard yesterday tabled a bill for an act to amend the Airport Authority Act “to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government yesterday took another step toward acquiring Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA), with one tourism stakeholder... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:37 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:32 am Eyewitness News

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Bahamas Society of Engineers and BETA Camp spark young imaginations to celebrate National Engineers Week

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the support of the Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) and Bahamas Engineering and Technology Advancement Camp (BETA Camp), Bahamian students are getting a personal look at how engineers create the world that has never been. From February 22 to 27, BSE is observing National Engineers Week by hosting a series of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the support of the Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) and Bahamas Engineering and Technology Advancement Camp... read more »

February 25, 2021 at 3:32 am | Eyewitness News

VideosFebruary 24, 2021 at 9:14 pm Eyewitness News

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MAN ACCUSED OF MURDER WANTS HIS NAME CLEARED

February 24, 2021 at 9:14 pm | Eyewitness News

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EARLY ELECTION? PM SAYS IF HE COULD, HE WOULD

February 24, 2021 at 9:11 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:48 pm Sloan Smith

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CONFIDENT: Cabinet ministers not concerned about FNM’s stability

Bannister: Not everyone will survive the full five-year term Johnson: Resignations are “sometimes necessary” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several Cabinet ministers defended the Minnis administration and its stability following the resignation of Lanisha Rolle as minister of youth, sports and culture yesterday. Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd told reporters he has no concerns about the Free National […]

Bannister: Not everyone will survive the full five-year term Johnson: Resignations are “sometimes necessary” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several Cabinet ministers... read more »

February 24, 2021 at 4:48 pm | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 24, 2021 at 2:48 pm Eyewitness News

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BRACE YOURSELF: Cooper warns of future economic hardship after “bleak” mid-year budget statement

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) today called the prime minister’s presentation of the mid-year budget a “bleak picture” of the country’s current economic status. During the budget statement in Parliament, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis assured that despite the twin economic catastrophes of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bahamian dollar […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) today called the prime minister’s presentation of the mid-year budget a “bleak... read more »

February 24, 2021 at 2:48 pm | Eyewitness News

BusinessFebruary 24, 2021 at 12:45 pm Natario McKenzie

Business

PM: Bahamian dollar “as strong as ever”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis assured that despite the twin economic catastrophes of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bahamian dollar remains “as strong as it has ever been”. Minnis, who today presented in Parliament the mid-year budget statement for the six months ending December 30, 2020, acknowledged the pandemic has […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis assured that despite the twin economic catastrophes of Hurricane Dorian and the... read more »

February 24, 2021 at 12:45 pm | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 24, 2021 at 3:58 am Sloan Smith

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UNDER INVESTIGATION: Auditor general reviewing Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture expenses

Bastian claims it’s “ordinary” and had been planned before Rolle resigned NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Auditor General is currently reviewing the expenses of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and the National Sports Authority (NSA). In an interview with Eyewitness News yesterday, Auditor General Terrance Bastian confirmed the audit will be […]

Bastian claims it’s “ordinary” and had been planned before Rolle resigned NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Auditor General... read more »

February 24, 2021 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith

LocalFebruary 24, 2021 at 3:57 am Royston Jones Jr.

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“NO HESITATION”: Sir Arthur will take COVID-19 vaccine

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes said he will take Oxford’s AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available in The Bahamas, and encouraged Bahamians to follow suit. When asked if he planned to take the vaccine, which is expected to arrive in-country by the end of the week, Foulkes told Eyewitness News: […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes said he will take Oxford’s AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes... read more »

February 24, 2021 at 3:57 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalFebruary 24, 2021 at 3:56 am Eyewitness News

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SPEAK UP: Opposition calls on PM to account for Rolle’s resignation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) are calling on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to clarify the reason Seabreeze MP Lanisha Rolle has resigned from her Cabinet position. The Cabinet Office confirmed the prime minister’s acceptance of Rolle’s resignation as minister of youth, sports and culture, indicating certain […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) are calling on Prime Minister Dr Hubert... read more »

February 24, 2021 at 3:56 am | Eyewitness News