The government appointed a new board of directors for Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) on Friday, following weeks of internal turmoil among executives. Three days after board members were asked by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis to resign, a new six-member board was appointed. The board is now led Dr. Donovan Moxey who replaces the former chair, […]
Health officials confirmed late Friday evening that an additional 10 cases of gastroenteritis have been identified at the Sandals resort affecting both guests and staff. The issues have reportedly forced the resort to send new guests with reservations to other hotel properties. Last week Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands revealed that almost 100 guests were infected. Dr. Sands told Eyewitness […]
A state-recognised funeral for former senator Telator Cumi Strachan was held Friday morning at Faith United Baptist Church on Baillou Hill Road South. Strachan was a prominent straw craft businesswoman, who made valuable contributions to nation building. She was the mother of former social services minister Melanie Griffin and led a long life of service to the country.
Alleged fixed testimonials and claims of “improper” interference by police were reasons outlined by attorneys representing former Cabinet Minister Shane Gibson – charged with extortion – to have charges and the Voluntary Bill of Indictment (VBI) against him dropped. Affidavits were submitted in the Supreme Court yesterday, August 16, by attorney Ryszard Humes of Munroe and Associates, […]
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) leaders are calling for an official investigation into matters surrounding the case of one of their own – Shane Gibson – after learning of documents filed in court for the dismissal of the case against Shane Gibson. In a statement late Thursday evening Opposition Leader Philip Davis expressed shock and dismay over the alleged […]
Chairman of the Bahamas Gaming Operators Association Gershan Major on Thursday said that in order for gaming houses to properly introduce the five per cent stamp tax on deposits for gaming customers, “a review of the source code, the conduct of tests of financial transactions and games and the calculation of tamper-proof signatures of all critical software files are needed”. […]
Works Minister Desmond Bannister broke his silence Wednesday on Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and the recent fall out of all its board members being asked to resign, which he said, had to happen as members were not on one accord. After weeks of turmoil at BPL, Bannister admitted in a statement yesterday, that the relationship among […]
An elderly man believed to be in his 60’s was shot and killed outside his home while playing a board game with a woman who was also shot, authorities said Thursday night. The incident put the country’s murder count to 57 for the year. Police investigators from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) said the […]
The government is seeking to clarify what it is now describing as a misconception in relation to property taxes when it comes to second home ownership. The move comes after homeowners in Lyford Cay gave the government an ultimatum to change the policy, or they would leave the country taking with them their businesses, jobs for locals and overall strong […]
Nurses across the county are up in arms over a shift system set to be implemented by the Ministry of Health, despite its expressed vehement opposition to the systems. In a statement released over the weekend by the Ministry of Health, officials said all matters regarding outstanding payments to members of Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) […]
Despite the government’s continued revamping of the deal made with Oban Energies following widespread public concern, noted attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, opined that the new deal will not satisfy the overwhelming environmental concenrs. During the 2018/2019 Budget Debate, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes revealed that the government had gone back to the drawing board with investors and a new heads […]
Employment in the country has increased by 2.2 per cent, according to the latest labour force figures released by the Department of Statistics on Friday. While employment has increased overall, officials from the department indicated yesterday that there had been no significant change in the unemployment figures from November 2017 at 10.1 per cent until May of this year […]
