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LocalDecember 12, 2019 at 3:44 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

Gibson: Police investigation launched into WSC contract under PLP

Corp. chairman also reveals civil suit in the pipeline NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A police investigation has been launched into matters related to the construction of the Gladstone Road Waste Water Treatment Plant, which ballooned under the Christie administration from $9.6 million to $18.3 million, WSC Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson advised Parliament yesterday. He also indicated […]

Corp. chairman also reveals civil suit in the pipeline NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A police investigation has been launched into matters... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:44 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 12, 2019 at 3:42 am Royston Jones Jr.

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PM downplays Golden Isles MP’s resignation

PLP commend Miller on not buckling to party pressure NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis last night scoffed at the resignation of Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller as a Free National Movement (FNM) member, saying Miller and former FMN MP Reece Chipman only needed three more parliamentarians to join them to become the […]

PLP commend Miller on not buckling to party pressure NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis last night scoffed... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:42 am | Royston Jones Jr.

Breaking NewsDecember 12, 2019 at 3:40 am Sloan Smith

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House passes vote of confidence in PM

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After amending a motion tabled by the opposition seeking a no confidence vote in Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, government MPs today passed a vote of confidence in the prime minister. Thirty-one MPs voted in favor of the motion and the four opposition MPs voted against it. Three MPs were absent during […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After amending a motion tabled by the opposition seeking a no confidence vote in Prime Minister Dr.... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:40 am | Sloan Smith

LocalDecember 12, 2019 at 3:38 am Sloan Smith

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Dames says ACP Strachan’s reassignment not personal

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of National Security Marvin Dames assured yesterday that the reassignment of Assistance Commissioner of Police Kendal Strachan is “not personal”. After being forced to take more than eight months of accumulated vacation, Strachan was advised on his first day back that he was set to be transferred to the Willie Mae Pratt […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of National Security Marvin Dames assured yesterday that the reassignment of Assistance Commissioner of Police Kendal... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:38 am | Sloan Smith

LocalDecember 12, 2019 at 3:34 am Sloan Smith

Local

Education minister requests police investigation in viral child-beating video

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government has launched an investigation into a video of a woman hitting a school-aged girl in the head and about the body with two cast iron pans. Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd told Eyewitness News that he had been made aware of the video and has asked National Security Minister Marvin […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government has launched an investigation into a video of a woman hitting a school-aged girl in... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:34 am | Sloan Smith

LocalDecember 12, 2019 at 3:33 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

PHA refute termination claims of junior doctors union

Sands says it is unfortunate emotions of Bahamian people “played upon” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Contrary to claims from the Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU), the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) yesterday denied it has issued letters to any junior doctor about their employment and stressed there are no plans to terminate them. On Tuesday, BDU President Dr. […]

Sands says it is unfortunate emotions of Bahamian people “played upon” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Contrary to claims from the Bahamas... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:33 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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BusinessDecember 12, 2019 at 3:31 am Natario McKenzie

Business

DPM confirms talks with banks over application of insurance pay-outs

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday confirmed that he recently had discussions with the commercial banks over complaints persons have not been able to use Dorian insurance pay-outs as they have been applied to bank loan arrears. Speaking with Eyewitness News yesterday on the issue Mr Turnquest said, “I have heard this […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday confirmed that he recently had discussions with the commercial banks over... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:31 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalDecember 12, 2019 at 3:30 am Natario McKenzie

Local

Wells defends post office Town Centre Mall move

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The productivity of the general post office operations has improved from a ‘meager’ 10 per cent to 90 per cent since its relocation to the Town Centre Mall, according to Transport and Local Government Minister Renward Wells. Mr. Wells who has ministerial responsibility for the post office told Parliament yesterday that issues […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The productivity of the general post office operations has improved from a ‘meager’ 10 per cent to... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:30 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 12, 2019 at 3:28 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Leno completes $103 million acquisition of Bank of The Bahamas’ trust portfolio

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Leno Corporate Services yesterday announced it has successfully completed the $103 million acquisition of Bank of The Bahamas’ trust portfolio, bringing its total assets under management to over $800 million.The announcement followed approval by the Central Bank for a newly licensed entity, Leno Trust. The move has expanded the growth potential for Leno, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Leno Corporate Services yesterday announced it has successfully completed the $103 million acquisition of Bank of The Bahamas’... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:28 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 12, 2019 at 3:25 am Natario McKenzie

Business

200 government services to get online upgrade within five years

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Minnis administration plans to put at least 200 government services online within five years, a move which will make it easier and cheaper for Bahamians to access those services Senator Kwasi Thompson said yesterday. Senator Kwasi Thompson who was addressing an Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Cybersecurity conference at the Baha Mar resort yesterday […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Minnis administration plans to put at least 200 government services online within five years, a move which... read more »

December 12, 2019 at 3:25 am | Natario McKenzie

Breaking NewsDecember 11, 2019 at 4:25 pm Royston Jones Jr.

Breaking News

BREAKING: Golden Isles MP resigns from FNM

Second FNM MP to resign from party NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller has resigned from the Free National Movement (FNM). Miller announced the move in Parliament, saying when the House of Assembly meets again he will be seated as an independent parliamentarian. The announcement came as he contributed to debate on an […]

Second FNM MP to resign from party NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller has resigned from the Free... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 4:25 pm | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 11, 2019 at 11:19 am Eyewitness News

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FNM parliamentarians ‘still rockin’ with Doc’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis walked into the Lower House flanked by Free National Movement (FNM) parliamentarians in a display of solidarity ahead of today’s vote of no confidence in the House of Assembly. Minnis and the cohort of MPs and senators walked from the Churchill Building to Parliament as a handful […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis walked into the Lower House flanked by Free National Movement (FNM) parliamentarians... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 11:19 am | Eyewitness News

LocalDecember 11, 2019 at 3:54 am Sloan Smith

Local

Back from forced vacation, ACP Strachan sent to security post

Nassau, Bahamas –After being forced to take more than eight months of accumulated vacation, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kendal Strachan is set to be transferred to the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls as its new head of security. Eyewitness News Online understands Strachan reportedly received the directive in a letter from the Ministry […]

Nassau, Bahamas –After being forced to take more than eight months of accumulated vacation, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kendal... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:54 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessDecember 11, 2019 at 3:53 am Natario McKenzie

Business

DPM: No provision in current budget for public sector minimum wage increase

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There is no provision in the current budget for a public sector minimum wage increase, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance K Peter Turnquest said yesterday. Turnquest said Cabinet is ‘discussing’ the matter as he fielded questions from reporters outside the Churchill Building. “We do not have in our budget this […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There is no provision in the current budget for a public sector minimum wage increase, Deputy Prime... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:53 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalDecember 11, 2019 at 3:52 am Eyewitness News

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Junior doctors union wants govt. gone

Bassett claims PHA seeking to fire 20 doctors at Christmas – but minister says its a misinformation campaign NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) President Dr Melisande Bassett yesterday claimed the Public Hospital Authority (PHA) intends to terminate 20 junior doctors who have been awaiting contracts. Speaking to Eyewitness News Online, Bassett said after […]

Bassett claims PHA seeking to fire 20 doctors at Christmas – but minister says its a misinformation campaign NASSAU, BAHAMAS... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:52 am | Eyewitness News

LocalDecember 11, 2019 at 3:51 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

RBPF promotion exercise underway

PSA says process to date “transparent and very fair” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The latest police promotion exercise is underway with junior ranked officers currently being interviewed, Eyewitness News Online can confirm. The process is being overseen by Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Rolle in accordance with the Police Act. Police Staff Association Chairman Sonny Miller commended […]

PSA says process to date “transparent and very fair” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The latest police promotion exercise is underway with... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:51 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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LocalDecember 11, 2019 at 3:49 am Royston Jones Jr.

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UN rep. warns structural vulnerabilities could cause Bahamas to backslide on human development score

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Regional Advisor Kenroy Roach yesterday warned concerted effort is required to address the structural inequalities, including the wage gap between men and women, to avoid the nation “sliding back”. In an interview at the Office of the Prime Minister, Roach said for small island developing states such […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Regional Advisor Kenroy Roach yesterday warned concerted effort is required to address... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:49 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 11, 2019 at 3:48 am Sloan Smith 1

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Anonymous sponsor to provide rental assistance for evicted Hurricane Dorian evacuees

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An anonymous sponsor has come forward to cover the housing costs of nearly 65 Hurricane Dorian evacuees who were evicted from the El Greco Beach Hotel. The sponsor will pay for those families to stay at the Courtyard Marriott for three days and will also cover the costs for first, last, security […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An anonymous sponsor has come forward to cover the housing costs of nearly 65 Hurricane Dorian evacuees... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:48 am | Sloan Smith | 1

BusinessDecember 11, 2019 at 3:47 am Natario McKenzie

Business

‘Strong progress’ made in labour negotiations with hotel union

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Hotel and Employers Association (BHEA) president Russell Miller said yesterday “strong progress” is being made on negotiating a new labour contract with the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU), with the Supreme Court upholding an injunction barring the union from industrial action. ”We continue to make strong progress […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Hotel and Employers Association (BHEA) president Russell Miller said yesterday “strong progress” is being made... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:47 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 11, 2019 at 3:46 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Engineer: Private industry needs more engagement in post Dorian recovery

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) president yesterday expressed his ‘disappointment’ that private industry professionals have not been more heavily engaged in Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts. In an interview with Eyewitness News Online BSE president Quentin Knowles said, “I will be honest I’m a bit disappointed that private industry hasn’t been engaged […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) president yesterday expressed his ‘disappointment’ that private industry professionals have not... read more »

December 11, 2019 at 3:46 am | Natario McKenzie