Sloan Smith

ssmith@ewnews.com
Sloan graduated from The College of The Bahamas with a BA in Media Journalism. She also obtained an MSc in Communications: New Media from the Vrije Universiteit Brussels.
She is a journalist, project manager and social media strategist. Sloan is especially skilled in writing, research, politics and government relations, strategic communications and multimedia.
Sloan has spent the past four years as a lead news writer immersed in the field, covering a range of investigative breaking news developments. She produces daily salient pieces on natural disasters, crime, politics, policy, human-interest, and socioeconomic realities.
She is also an internationally published writer in the British Guardian’s Opinion Section on the impact of Hurricane Dorian on The Bahamas and small island nations.
She is now a Senior Digital Reporter.

Sloan Smith Stories

General ElectionSeptember 16, 2021 at 5:30 am Sloan Smith

General Election

READY, SET, VOTE: PRD says everything ready for September 16 General Election

700 police officers, along with RBDF and COVID-19 Enforcement Unit manning the polls NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After troubleshooting a myriad of challenges seen at the Advance Polls, Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson said yesterday that there is a need to remain flexible with the process as thousands of Bahamians head to the polls to […]

700 police officers, along with RBDF and COVID-19 Enforcement Unit manning the polls NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After troubleshooting a... read more »

September 16, 2021 at 5:30 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 16, 2021 at 5:26 am Sloan Smith

Local

CHANGES TO COME ON DAY ONE: PLP leader makes final push for party support

Davis says no vote or third-party vote is a vote for FNM NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As he made his final plea to voters on the eve of the 2021 General Election, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Davis pledged he would ensure widespread consultation with national stakeholders and changes in governance from the first […]

Davis says no vote or third-party vote is a vote for FNM NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As he made his... read more »

September 16, 2021 at 5:26 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 16, 2021 at 3:54 am Sloan Smith

Local

27-year-old man believed to have drowned at South Beach Canals

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The body of a 27-year-old man was fished out of the South Beach Canal yesterday after he reportedly drowned while swimming with a group of people. Police Press Liason ASP Audley Peters advised that a complaint went to the South Beach Police station shortly after 12pm and reported that a family member […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The body of a 27-year-old man was fished out of the South Beach Canal yesterday after he... read more »

September 16, 2021 at 3:54 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 15, 2021 at 3:57 am Sloan Smith 1

Local

52 WEEKS LATER: 1,200 public service workers officially made permanent and pensionable as govt promised

Rolle: It’s not political; we made a commitment to them when we hired them last summer NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has officially made some 1,200 workers from its 52-week unemployment program permanent and pensionable, confirmed Public Services Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday. He announced on a Free National Movement (FNM) rally stage in Abaco on Monday […]

Rolle: It’s not political; we made a commitment to them when we hired them last summer NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The... read more »

September 15, 2021 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith | 1

LocalSeptember 15, 2021 at 3:55 am Sloan Smith

Local

DISAPPPOINTED: D’Aguilar dismayed by Grand Lucayan sale delay but says govt will “soldier on” after election

“We tried very hard to get it completed” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday expressed disappointment over the government’s inability to close the sale of the Grand Lucayan prior to the end of the Minnis administration’s current term in office. Speaking to reporters prior to the last Cabinet meeting of […]

“We tried very hard to get it completed” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday expressed... read more »

September 15, 2021 at 3:55 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 15, 2021 at 3:45 am Sloan Smith 1

Local

A MATTER OF CHARACTER: Davis slams PM’s premature declaration of “win” in advance poll

Davis asks Minnis: Why hasn’t Ingraham endorsed you yet? NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis on Monday hit out against Minnis over comments made about the advance polls — where some 19,000 voters were registered on New Providence, Grand Bahama and overseas. Minnis claimed during two Free National Movement (FNM) […]

Davis asks Minnis: Why hasn’t Ingraham endorsed you yet? NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis... read more »

September 15, 2021 at 3:45 am | Sloan Smith | 1

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LocalSeptember 14, 2021 at 3:56 am Sloan Smith 1

Local

OUT OF OFFICE: Public service union members at hospital, airport did not show up to work

Aviation director labels union action an “illegal withdrawal of labor” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hundreds of Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) members did not show up to work yesterday, impacting services at several airports throughout the country and departments at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) advised that services at the PMH […]

Aviation director labels union action an “illegal withdrawal of labor” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hundreds of Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU)... read more »

September 14, 2021 at 3:56 am | Sloan Smith | 1

LocalSeptember 14, 2021 at 3:54 am Sloan Smith

Local

NEW RULES: PRD outlines COVID-19 health measures for September 16 polls

Old and disabled to be allowed to vote immediately with PRD concierge program NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Parliamentary Registration Department has outlined specific COVID-19 health measures for Election Day, which includes the prohibition of political party campaigners on-premises or within 100 yards of the polling site. It has been a longstanding tradition during General Elections for […]

Old and disabled to be allowed to vote immediately with PRD concierge program NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Parliamentary Registration Department has... read more »

September 14, 2021 at 3:54 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 13, 2021 at 3:55 am Sloan Smith

Local

STARK REALITY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Three maternal deaths in the past six weeks; 10 since March 2020

COVID-19 could tremendously impact the country’s maternal mortality rate NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There have been 10 maternal deaths at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and three within the past six weeks, said Head of PMH Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Dr Richard Braham. During a Public Hospitals […]

COVID-19 could tremendously impact the country’s maternal mortality rate NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There have been 10 maternal deaths at Princess... read more »

September 13, 2021 at 3:55 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 11, 2021 at 3:59 am Sloan Smith

Local

POST MORTEM: PRD commissioner says dept. working to fix issues from Advance Polls before September 16

Just over 19,000 persons registered for the advance polls, 194,524 people on overall voter’s register NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Parliamentary Registration Department is expected to beef up its protocols and release a layout for voting in the General Election on September 16, after a myriad of challenges arose during Thursday’s advance polls. Chaos erupted at […]

Just over 19,000 persons registered for the advance polls, 194,524 people on overall voter’s register NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Parliamentary... read more »

September 11, 2021 at 3:59 am | Sloan Smith

General ElectionSeptember 10, 2021 at 6:00 am Sloan Smith

General Election

EARLY POLL: Thousands cast vote in NP, GB

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Thousands of early voters gathered on New Providence and Grand Bahama yesterday cast their ballots, but were met with a myriad of procedural issues in sweltering heat that frustrated the process even well after the last polls closed at 6:30pm. Chaos erupted at several of the stations, reigniting concerns of the possibility […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Thousands of early voters gathered on New Providence and Grand Bahama yesterday cast their ballots, but were... read more »

September 10, 2021 at 6:00 am | Sloan Smith

General ElectionSeptember 10, 2021 at 5:59 am Sloan Smith

General Election

MORE COULD BE DONE: Ingraham said better flow needed at voting polls

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Ingraham yesterday said that more could be done to ensure a better flow of voters at the polls amid ongoing concerns of COVID-19 in the country. After being initially turned away from casting their ballots at the Gambier Primary School polling stations, Ingraham and his wife returned […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Ingraham yesterday said that more could be done to ensure a better... read more »

September 10, 2021 at 5:59 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 10, 2021 at 3:51 am Sloan Smith

Local

PAGING COMMISSIONER ROLLE: Davis’ lawyers appeal to RBPF to investigate “fraudulent” FBI docs

Davis continues to claim fake docs are political attack NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorneys for Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis have written a letter to Commissioner of Police (COP) Paul Rolle requesting an urgent investigation into alleged fraudulent and “defamatory” documents being circulated about Davis. Several documents have been circulating on social media […]

Davis continues to claim fake docs are political attack NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorneys for Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip... read more »

September 10, 2021 at 3:51 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 9, 2021 at 3:45 pm Sloan Smith 1

Local

“DEMOCRATIC RIGHT”: Wells suggests quarantined and COVID-positive Bahamians will be allowed to vote

“We are treating everybody who comes to the polls as if they are COVID-positive” Cooper slams Wells’ response as “typical” of FNM NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells suggested the government could follow similar guidelines utilized by the United States during its November 2020 election in accommodating quarantined and COVID-positive voters at the […]

“We are treating everybody who comes to the polls as if they are COVID-positive” Cooper slams Wells’ response as “typical”... read more »

September 9, 2021 at 3:45 pm | Sloan Smith | 1

LocalSeptember 9, 2021 at 3:55 am Sloan Smith

Local

STANDING DOWN: PLP does not intend to delay voting despite multiple concerns with electoral process

“We will do nothing to stop or prevent the people from exercising their right to vote beginning tomorrow and then next week” Party threatens legal action again, this time over symbol on ballots NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Despite unresolved concerns regarding the electoral process, Deputy Election Coordinator for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Valentine Grimes said […]

“We will do nothing to stop or prevent the people from exercising their right to vote beginning tomorrow and then... read more »

September 9, 2021 at 3:55 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 9, 2021 at 3:51 am Sloan Smith

Local

FAKE: US Embassy says docs claiming FBI is investigating PLP are not theirs

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United States Embassy in Nassau confirmed yesterday that a number of documents purporting to be part of an FBI investigation into Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis and other PLP members are not real. Several documents have been circulating on social media in recent days claiming that Davis and his […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United States Embassy in Nassau confirmed yesterday that a number of documents purporting to be part... read more »

September 9, 2021 at 3:51 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 9, 2021 at 3:48 am Sloan Smith

Local

FINAL WARNING: BPSU warns airport and hospital shutdown if concerns not met

PHA says it approved industrial agreement since May; has been awaiting Cabinet approval since June NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) has threatened to disrupt services at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) unless new industrial agreements are negotiated. Dozens of BPSU members, including PMH and LPIA staff, […]

PHA says it approved industrial agreement since May; has been awaiting Cabinet approval since June NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas... read more »

September 9, 2021 at 3:48 am | Sloan Smith

LocalSeptember 8, 2021 at 10:16 am Sloan Smith 1

Local

Davis: US Embassy will investigate fake FBI docs

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday advised he has filed a report with the US Embassy over a number of fake documents purporting he and his party are under investigation by the FBI. In a statement, Davis acknowledged that there are “a number of fake documents” circulating, insisting that […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday advised he has filed a report with the... read more »

September 8, 2021 at 10:16 am | Sloan Smith | 1

LocalSeptember 8, 2021 at 3:57 am Sloan Smith 2

Local

LET MY VOTERS GO: PLP threatens legal action over quarantined and COVID-positive voters

Gomez: Confirm within 36 hours you will not prevent any registered voter who is quarantined or COVID-positive from voting or face litigation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) on Monday threatened legal action against the government should registered voters in quarantine or isolation not be allowed to vote. In a letter addressed to […]

Gomez: Confirm within 36 hours you will not prevent any registered voter who is quarantined or COVID-positive from voting or... read more »

September 8, 2021 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith | 2

LocalSeptember 7, 2021 at 3:55 am Sloan Smith

Local

NO HOUSE, NO PROBLEM: Moultrie intends to proceed with “open Parliament” even after HOA dissolution

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — House Speaker and Nassau Village incumbent Halson Moultrie said yesterday that he intends to hold another “open Parliament” session on Wednesday, despite the House being dissolved and the General Election set for September 16. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Moultrie, who posted a flyer for the upcoming event on his social […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — House Speaker and Nassau Village incumbent Halson Moultrie said yesterday that he intends to hold another “open... read more »

September 7, 2021 at 3:55 am | Sloan Smith