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BusinessDecember 9, 2019 at 11:00 am Natario McKenzie

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Labour council in the dark on minimum wage increase for public sector

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The National Tripartite Council’s vice-chairman yesterday expressed surprise over Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’s recent revelation of a pending minimum wage increase for the public sector. Peter Goudie told Eyewitness News Online: “I have no knowledge of the prime minister talking about an increase in the minimum wage period. That isn’t something […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The National Tripartite Council’s vice-chairman yesterday expressed surprise over Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’s recent revelation of... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 11:00 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalDecember 9, 2019 at 10:15 am Eyewitness News

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Haitian woman awaiting deportation found dead in police custody

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 51-year-old Haitian woman was found dead in a custody suite at Grand Bahama’s Central Police Station on Friday. Superintendent Shanta Knowles said the woman had been arraigned and convicted before the Magistrate Court in Freeport on the Immigration Act, and was awaiting deportation. Knowles said the woman was found shortly after […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 51-year-old Haitian woman was found dead in a custody suite at Grand Bahama’s Central Police Station... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 10:15 am | Eyewitness News

LocalDecember 9, 2019 at 3:50 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Churches are ‘harboring illegals’ – says Immigration director

Russell warns NP shelterees: We know who is here NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Immigration Clarence Russell said the department has credible intelligence that churches and other dwellings are being used as safe havens for undocumented migrants. In an interview with Eyewitness News Online, Russell warned those churches that authorities will soon move in to […]

Russell warns NP shelterees: We know who is here NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Immigration Clarence Russell said the department... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:50 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessDecember 9, 2019 at 3:46 am Natario McKenzie

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WTO: Are we in or out?

Laing: Government must decide on how to proceed NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The country’s World Trade Organization (WTO) accession has effectively come to a standstill, the nation’s chief negotiator has confirmed. Former state minister for Finance Zhivargo Laing told a recent National Forum on Standards Facilitating Trade, the country is nearing the ‘record setting’ for longest […]

Laing: Government must decide on how to proceed NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The country’s World Trade Organization (WTO) accession has effectively... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:46 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 9, 2019 at 3:44 am Natario McKenzie

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Briland project gets approval

Developer commits $500,000 to local institutions NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Briland Club Residences and Marina developer Michael Wiener said yesterday he was “thrilled” the project can now resume receiving approval from the Harbour Island District Council. A judge quashed the development’s permit and halted development in October after ruling the approvals granted by the Town Planning […]

Developer commits $500,000 to local institutions NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Briland Club Residences and Marina developer Michael Wiener said yesterday he... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:44 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 9, 2019 at 3:42 am Natario McKenzie

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Cable Bahamas ordered to pay up over channel changes

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has ordered Cable Bahamas to pay a fine and compensate customers after it replaced eight channels in its line-up without proper notice to subscribers. URCA recently issued its Final Determination and Order to Cable Bahamas Limited (CBL) for breaches by the company of the Consumer Protection […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has ordered Cable Bahamas to pay a fine and compensate customers... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:42 am | Natario McKenzie

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LocalDecember 9, 2019 at 3:40 am Eyewitness News

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Tourism testing Bahamas pre-clearance system in Florida

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The establishment of Bahamas Customs and Immigration pre-clearance of flights in Florida is being tested by the Ministry of Tourism, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. The pre-clearance system was initially put in place by the Ministry of Finance and Bahamas Customs to facilitate the delivery of relief supplies to Abaco […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The establishment of Bahamas Customs and Immigration pre-clearance of flights in Florida is being tested by the... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:40 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessDecember 9, 2019 at 3:36 am Natario McKenzie

Business

GoldWynn Hits $50 Million in Sales, Interest Ahead of Projection

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With completion still about two years away, the high-end residential and resort development on Cable Beach known as GoldWynn hit the $50 million mark in sales under contract last week with interest exceeding expectation – an indication, said one executive, of a “continuing love of The Bahamas as well as an appreciation […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With completion still about two years away, the high-end residential and resort development on Cable Beach known... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:36 am | Natario McKenzie

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No pre-clearance for GB intl. airport, but that’s just ‘icing on the cake’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Grand Bahama and Abaco airports will be assessed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this week to determine whether they will be authorized to receive international flights from the US. For Grand Bahama’s airport, which is operating out of modules, US pre-clearance will not be reinstated, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Grand Bahama and Abaco airports will be assessed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this week to... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:29 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalDecember 9, 2019 at 3:28 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Immigration director: No fear about independent investigations

Immigration director: Complaints to be thoroughly and independently reviewed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Immigration Clarence Russell said any complaint made to the Department of Immigration will be “thoroughly” and “independently investigated”. Russell underscored immigration officers found to have erred will face the brunt of the law. “I have confidence that we are doing everything […]

Immigration director: Complaints to be thoroughly and independently reviewed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of Immigration Clarence Russell said any complaint... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:28 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 9, 2019 at 3:26 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Govt. ready to sign contracts for police body cams, drone tech

Expansion of CCTV on stream for early 2020, says minister NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is expected to execute an agreement for at least 200 body-worn cameras within the next week, according to Minister of National Security Marvin Dames. In a recent interview with Eyewitness News Online, Dames outlined some of the technological advances the […]

Expansion of CCTV on stream for early 2020, says minister NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is expected to execute an... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:26 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 9, 2019 at 3:22 am Eyewitness News

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FNM calls no confidence vote ‘disgusting, political theatre’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday lashed out at Official Opposition’s motion to bring forward a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. Opposition Leader Philip Davis last week gave notice in Parliament of his intentions to move a resolution at the next sitting of the House. The resolution […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday lashed out at Official Opposition’s motion to bring forward a vote... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:22 am | Eyewitness News

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Minnis pandering on public sector wage hike announcement, says PLP chairman

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday questioned whether the prime minister’s foreshadowing of a minimum wage for government workers was “shameless pandering” to buy support. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed the government plans to elevate the minimum wage for the public sector on the sidelines of the Bahamas Hotel and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday questioned whether the prime minister’s foreshadowing of a minimum wage... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:18 am | Eyewitness News

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Dept. of Labor wraps up last job training enrollment for 2019

Eligible young Bahamians can still register online or at the Department of Labour NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Enrollment to the Citizens Security and Justice Programme’s (CSJP) 2020 Job Training has officially wrapped up for the year. The last registration drive was held on Thursday in the Mt. Moriah constituency, according to a recent press statement. The […]

Eligible young Bahamians can still register online or at the Department of Labour NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Enrollment to the Citizens... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:12 am | Eyewitness News

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Man dies in two-car collision

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A two-car collision on Tonique William Darling Highway claimed the life of one man while another recovers in hospital. Police have recorded 40 traffic fatalities for the year, with 26 road deaths in New Providence. A man was driving east on the highway in a grey Honda Accord, when a man driving […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A two-car collision on Tonique William Darling Highway claimed the life of one man while another recovers... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:10 am | Eyewitness News

VideosDecember 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm Eyewitness News

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December 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm | Eyewitness News

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Airport vaccinations after measles exposure at LPIA

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Health will be providing measles vaccinations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) after a recent exposure to the highly infectious disease. Health officials will be stationed at all terminals for the next week, with daily opportunities for vaccinations between 10am and 6pm, according to an advisory from the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Health will be providing measles vaccinations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) after... read more »

December 6, 2019 at 4:26 pm | Eyewitness News | 1

BusinessDecember 6, 2019 at 3:50 am Natario McKenzie

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FREE AT LAST: Taxi plate moratorium lifted after nearly three decades, but leasing continues

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government has moved to lift the nearly-three decades long moratorium on the issuance of taxi plates, according to Bahamas Taxicab Union (BTU) president Wesley Ferguson. After 27 years, Ferguson told Eyewitness News Online the historic move was confirmed at a meeting with Transport minister Renward Wells yesterday. He welcomed the move […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government has moved to lift the nearly-three decades long moratorium on the issuance of taxi plates,... read more »

December 6, 2019 at 3:50 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalDecember 6, 2019 at 3:49 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Dames: We have nothing to hide over inmate death

Minister says autopsy will determine if there was any foul play NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday his ministry has nothing to hide, insisting that every death at the Department of Correctional Services is investigated and an autopsy is performed. An inmate recently died at the prison, though the cause […]

Minister says autopsy will determine if there was any foul play NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames... read more »

December 6, 2019 at 3:49 am | Royston Jones Jr.