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LocalOctober 21, 2021 at 3:58 am Sloan Smith

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WHAT REPORT?: Former Minnis administration had BPL board probe since November 2020

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is reviewing an external report conducted by a foreign organization into the controversial termination of members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board in 2018 — under the Minnis administration. During the first Office of the Prime Minister press briefing under the Davis administration, Press Secretary Clint Watson revealed […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is reviewing an external report conducted by a foreign organization into the controversial termination of... read more »

October 21, 2021 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith

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WHERE IS THE MASTER PLAN FOR PROSPECT RIDGE DEVELOPMENT?

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LocalOctober 21, 2021 at 3:56 am Royston Jones Jr.

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ENTERING THE RACE: Iram Lewis announces run for FNM leader as party turns 50

Lewis pledges to get FNM “back on track” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis, one of the seven Free National Movement members who captured seats in the House of Assembly in the general election, announced yesterday that he will vie for leadership of the party at its convention next month. The announcement […]

Lewis pledges to get FNM “back on track” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis, one of the... read more »

October 21, 2021 at 3:56 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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INJURED AND FORGOTTEN: Nurse electrically shocked in ICU has yet to receive MRI

Bahamas Nurses Union lament management for failing to expedite process NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A nurse, who sustained an electrical shock along with a doctor in the Intensive Care Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital remains at home with limited mobility and awaiting diagnostic assessment some three weeks later, according to the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU). BNU […]

Bahamas Nurses Union lament management for failing to expedite process NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A nurse, who sustained an electrical shock... read more »

October 21, 2021 at 3:55 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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GB RESIDENTS VEHEMENTLY OPPOSE POWER COST INCREASE

October 21, 2021 at 3:55 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessOctober 21, 2021 at 3:54 am Natario McKenzie

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PM “engaging with experts” to formulate position on oil drilling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis is “engaging with experts” to determine his administration’s position on oil drilling going forward, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson. Watson advised the Prime Minister has engaged the experts to determine whether his position on the matter will change or remain the same, during the first Office of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis is “engaging with experts” to determine his administration’s position on oil drilling going... read more »

October 21, 2021 at 3:54 am | Natario McKenzie

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PRICE HIKES ON THE WAY

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BusinessOctober 21, 2021 at 3:46 am Natario McKenzie

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Former admin claims “strong foundation” left for Prospect Ridge development

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Viana Gardiner yesterday fired back against claims by Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis that nothing has been done to create a master plan for the Prospect Ridge Community for Young Professionals, noting that the development had advanced further and faster than any similar subdivision. Senator Gardiner, former chief operations officer in the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Viana Gardiner yesterday fired back against claims by Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis that nothing has been... read more »

October 21, 2021 at 3:46 am | Natario McKenzie

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Housing: Government moving ahead with 21-lot Abaco development

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is moving ahead with a 21-lot subdivision in Spring City, Abaco, according to Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis. At the first Office of the Prime Minster press briefing, Coleby-Davis said: “Our first priority was to look at how we can assist the persons in Abaco because we understand that they suffered […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is moving ahead with a 21-lot subdivision in Spring City, Abaco, according to Housing Minister... read more »

October 21, 2021 at 3:44 am | Natario McKenzie

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Government launches successful free COVID-19 testing pilot program on Inagua

MATTHEW TOWN, INAGUA — The government’s free COVID-19 testing program was launched in Inagua yesterday. Inagua was selected as the launch site because of a recent outbreak of the virus after the election campaign, which sadly resulted in the deaths of several people. In line with its COVID Action Plan, the government also provided residents […]

MATTHEW TOWN, INAGUA — The government’s free COVID-19 testing program was launched in Inagua yesterday. Inagua was selected as the... read more »

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LocalOctober 20, 2021 at 8:35 am Sloan Smith

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‘NOBODY CALLED ME’: Grieving mother recounts tragedy of baby girl’s death at PMH

Protest planned for Saturday in Rawson Square at 12pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amidst renewed concerns surrounding the treatment of women at the Princess Margaret Hospital Maternity Ward, one mother recounted her heartbreaking experience of losing her baby girl, but not being told of her death until two days later. The latest harrowing tale comes during […]

Protest planned for Saturday in Rawson Square at 12pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amidst renewed concerns surrounding the treatment of women... read more »

October 20, 2021 at 8:35 am | Sloan Smith

LocalOctober 20, 2021 at 8:28 am Sloan Smith

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‘Rationale is Clear’: PLP administration will keep Office of the Spouse of The Prime Minister despite criticisms

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration has decided to keep the Office of The Spouse of the Prime Minister, confirmed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service yesterday. The office was established in March 2018 under the Minnis administration and was met with mixed reviews over its purpose. Speaking to Eyewitness News, Mitchell said the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration has decided to keep the Office of The Spouse of the Prime Minister, confirmed... read more »

October 20, 2021 at 8:28 am | Sloan Smith

LocalOctober 20, 2021 at 3:59 am Royston Jones Jr.

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FREE COVID TESTING LAUNCHES: Pilot programme to begin on Inagua today

“We have reached out to the private sector to launch our free testing programme” Darville: Benefit of free testing to the wider public will far outweigh cost to govt NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As Inagua struggles with a plethora of coronavirus cases and at least six COVID-related deaths, the island will be among the first to […]

“We have reached out to the private sector to launch our free testing programme” Darville: Benefit of free testing to... read more »

October 20, 2021 at 3:59 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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GOVERNMENT TO OFFER FREE COVID-19 TESTING STARTING ON WEDNESDAY

October 20, 2021 at 3:57 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessOctober 20, 2021 at 3:55 am Natario McKenzie

Business

NO APPROVALS HERE: Govt opposes power rate hike on GB; Cabinet committee to review matter

“The government of The Bahamas will not support any rate increase on any portion of the customer base on Grand Bahama Island at this time” Moxey: The application for rate increase is just that — an application NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has established a Cabinet committee to review and address the Grand Bahama Power […]

“The government of The Bahamas will not support any rate increase on any portion of the customer base on Grand... read more »

October 20, 2021 at 3:55 am | Natario McKenzie

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DEBATE ERUPTS OVER WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOW VACCINE SUPPLY

October 20, 2021 at 3:53 am | Eyewitness News

LocalOctober 20, 2021 at 3:51 am Royston Jones Jr.

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‘SOMEONE FORGOT’: Health minister says vaccine delivery got delayed due to missed application

“Now with negotiations, it will be here in the first week of November, thank God” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas’ delivery of Pfizer vaccines from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) COVAX Facility was delayed because “someone forgot to apply” under the former administration, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville said yesterday. Darville suggested that while […]

“Now with negotiations, it will be here in the first week of November, thank God” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas’... read more »

October 20, 2021 at 3:51 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING TO RETURN ON ADVICE FROM HEALTH OFFICIALS

October 20, 2021 at 3:49 am | Eyewitness News

LocalOctober 20, 2021 at 3:47 am Sloan Smith 1

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READY TO RESUME: Public schools ready for face-to-face learning once health officials give green light

Frequent COVID testing being considered for reopening of schools and return to face-to-face learning NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While the majority of public schools across the country are prepared for face-to-face learning, Director of Education Marcellus Taylor said on Monday that the ministry awaits the advice of health officials amidst the current COVID-19 climate. Over the […]

Frequent COVID testing being considered for reopening of schools and return to face-to-face learning NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While the majority... read more »

October 20, 2021 at 3:47 am | Sloan Smith | 1

EditorialsOctober 20, 2021 at 3:46 am Ava Turnquest

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THE READ: GB CORAL FARM PUTS COUNTRY BACK IN THE GLOBAL CLIMATE SPOTLIGHT — WHAT WILL WE DO WITH IT?

Grand Bahama-based coral restoration farm lands inaugural £1 million Earthshot Prize FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Transmuting the country from victim to actor at the forefront of the global climate race, the principals of Coral Vita – the world’s first land-based commercial coral reef restoration farm – have won the UK’s inaugural £1 million Earthshot Prize. […]

Grand Bahama-based coral restoration farm lands inaugural £1 million Earthshot Prize FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Transmuting the country from victim... read more »

October 20, 2021 at 3:46 am | Ava Turnquest