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EntertainmentApril 18, 2019 at 4:32 am Tia Thompson

Entertainment

Chances Games helps little Kamiya with brain surgery expenses

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Last week, nine-year-old Kamiya Rolle, a student at the Sandilands Primary School fell ill and had to be rushed to the hospital for immediate assistance. Rolle’s distraught parents were later told that their child had a brain tumor and needed surgery to save her life. The family, unaware of how they would pay […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Last week, nine-year-old Kamiya Rolle, a student at the Sandilands Primary School fell ill and had to be... read more »

April 18, 2019 at 4:32 am | Tia Thompson

LocalApril 16, 2019 at 4:39 am Tia Thompson

Local

BUSAWU chief hopes talks with WSC heads remain civil

WSC unions strike poll set for tomorrow NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Having led a work to rule in recent weeks, coupled with a strike poll set for April 17th, president of The Bahamas Utilities Services and Allied Workers Union (BUSAWU) Dwayne Woods said the union and management at the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has come […]

WSC unions strike poll set for tomorrow NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Having led a work to rule in recent weeks, coupled... read more »

April 16, 2019 at 4:39 am | Tia Thompson

EntertainmentApril 15, 2019 at 4:33 am Tia Thompson

Entertainment

Bahamian celebrity artist unveils sketch at UNESCO youth forum in China

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamians have always found positive ways to put The Bahamas on the map and an art piece produced by Jamaal Rolle, the Bahamian celebrity artist, did just that as he unveiled a popular sketch at the recent UNESCO youth forum in China. Rolle’s piece, known as “a vision united,” embodied the message […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamians have always found positive ways to put The Bahamas on the map and an art piece... read more »

April 15, 2019 at 4:33 am | Tia Thompson

LocalApril 12, 2019 at 4:41 am Tia Thompson

Local

Rolle: Public Service is simply asking persons to take accrued vacation days

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Public Service Brensil Rolle confirmed earlier this week that the government is now enforcing the long-standing rule that civil servants must take all of their accrued vacation days, despite the opposition and others believing that the move is politically motivated or is an avenue to push persons toward early retirement. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Public Service Brensil Rolle confirmed earlier this week that the government is now enforcing the... read more »

April 12, 2019 at 4:41 am | Tia Thompson

EntertainmentApril 11, 2019 at 4:29 am Tia Thompson

Entertainment

52-year-old dolphin gives birth to “Baby Duchess” at Blue Lagoon Island

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Full of life, energetic, and healthy, baby Duchess, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was born on Blue Lagoon Island just a few months ago to her 52-year-old mother, Princess. According to Blue Lagoon Island public relations manager, Jessica Robertson, princess is one of the oldest known dolphins under human care worldwide. After months of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Full of life, energetic, and healthy, baby Duchess, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was born on Blue Lagoon Island... read more »

April 11, 2019 at 4:29 am | Tia Thompson

BusinessApril 9, 2019 at 2:47 am Tia Thompson

Business

Arawak Cay Manager: Long Wharf Beach events giving Arawak Cay a bad name

NASSAU, BAHAMAS– As Arawak Cay and the Long Wharf Beach is a popular location for cooler fetes, beach parties, cookouts and other events, many have expressed the need for more police presence in this area to settle disputes when they happen. A number of violent brawls and have erupted at Arawak Cay in recent weeks […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS– As Arawak Cay and the Long Wharf Beach is a popular location for cooler fetes, beach parties, cookouts... read more »

April 9, 2019 at 2:47 am | Tia Thompson

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LocalApril 5, 2019 at 3:07 am Tia Thompson

Local

UB president clarifies increase in fees

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Despite Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis stating in his most recent national address that the government would offer free tertiary education at the University of The Bahamas, UB officials have stated otherwise. “The University has been working very, very closely with the government over the past several months with regards to the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Despite Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis stating in his most recent national address that the government would... read more »

April 5, 2019 at 3:07 am | Tia Thompson

EntertainmentApril 3, 2019 at 4:03 am Tia Thompson

Entertainment

Parkinson’s Foundation hopes to “start the conversation” at Ball set for April 6

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation has been planning gala balls for the past 19 years, and this year, the foundation is promising an unforgettable event that would also leave attendees with a greater awareness of the disease. Mavis Darling-Hill, chairperson of the Kingdor National Parksinson Foundation told Eyewitness News on Tuesday that […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation has been planning gala balls for the past 19 years, and this... read more »

April 3, 2019 at 4:03 am | Tia Thompson

LocalApril 2, 2019 at 8:33 am Tia Thompson 1

Local

CDU chief: Force is actively investigating abduction cases

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of the latest child abduction case on Saturday, March 30th, head of the Central Detective Unit (CDU) Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash on Monday reassured Bahamians that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is using all of its manpower – both technical and human – to investigate the recent abductions […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of the latest child abduction case on Saturday, March 30th, head of the Central... read more »

April 2, 2019 at 8:33 am | Tia Thompson | 1

EntertainmentMarch 29, 2019 at 2:15 am Tia Thompson

Entertainment

21 high schools sign up for annual Build-a-Bridge competition

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The IBS Build-a-Bridge competition, which is now in its 12th year, will feature competitors from 21 high schools, of which five are from the Family Islands, according to IBS principal Nick Dean. The competition is won by weighing the bridges and using an efficiency ratio. Bridges that are the lightest but carry the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The IBS Build-a-Bridge competition, which is now in its 12th year, will feature competitors from 21 high schools,... read more »

March 29, 2019 at 2:15 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 26, 2019 at 2:30 am Tia Thompson

Local

More awareness to be given to Parkinson’s disease

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- As cancer, diabetes and HIV/ AIDS are diseases that are prevalent in The Bahamas, very few are knowledgeable about Parkinson’s. However, chairperson of the Kingdor National Parkinson’s Foundation, Mavis Darling- Hill, is hoping to bring a greater awareness to the disease, especially during the month of April, which has been dubbed, ‘Parkinson’s Awareness […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- As cancer, diabetes and HIV/ AIDS are diseases that are prevalent in The Bahamas, very few are knowledgeable... read more »

March 26, 2019 at 2:30 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 21, 2019 at 3:00 am Tia Thompson

Local

BNT executive director decries shark killing video

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eric Carey, the Executive Director of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) on Wednesday expressed anger, disgust and sadness after a video of a Bahamian man shooting a beached shark at least three times in the head went viral. The video shows what appears to be a nurse shark beached on the sand. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eric Carey, the Executive Director of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) on Wednesday expressed anger, disgust and... read more »

March 21, 2019 at 3:00 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 19, 2019 at 2:35 am Tia Thompson

Local

AG: Order in the shanty town case amended

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Attorney General Carl Bethel revealed on Monday that the Order in the shanty town case has been amended. “The order in the shanty town case was amended to prevent any building anywhere in the Bahamas that is not according to code,” Bethel said. “The shanty town case itself has not been sat […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Attorney General Carl Bethel revealed on Monday that the Order in the shanty town case has been... read more »

March 19, 2019 at 2:35 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 13, 2019 at 2:58 am Tia Thompson

Local

Dr. Ferguson: 10 to 20 cases of ‘fake dentists’ reported

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a Jamaican national was charged in court last week with falsely operating as an orthodontist, Dr. Sparkman Ferguson, head of The Bahamas Dental Council Registrar revealed that at present, some 10 to 20 cases of fake dentists operating in The Bahamas have been reported. “Although some of them are foreigners [the] […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a Jamaican national was charged in court last week with falsely operating as an orthodontist, Dr.... read more »

March 13, 2019 at 2:58 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 12, 2019 at 3:25 am Tia Thompson

Local

Office of the PM dispels false reports of land grab

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said it wanted to completely dispel the untrue reports which are being circulated on social media, which falsely claim that the government is conducting a land grab. The OPM on Monday said it wanted to advise the Bahamian public that these reports are completely fictitious. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said it wanted to completely dispel the untrue reports which... read more »

March 12, 2019 at 3:25 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 8, 2019 at 3:25 am Tia Thompson

Local

Jamaican posing as orthodontist charged on 10 counts of fraud

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Santini Kerr-Wilson, a 27-year-old Jamaican of Bonham Spring Ocho Rios, Jamaica, shed tears on Thursday when she stood before magistrate Samuel McKinney, charged on 10 counts of fraud while posing as an orthodontist. The mother of two and the owner of “Italian Braces”, posted an ad in February which stated that she specialized […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Santini Kerr-Wilson, a 27-year-old Jamaican of Bonham Spring Ocho Rios, Jamaica, shed tears on Thursday when she stood... read more »

March 8, 2019 at 3:25 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 7, 2019 at 3:10 am Tia Thompson

Local

After US advisory, Jet-ski operators say procedures have been amended

But tourists say they feel safe NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Local jet ski operators shot down the concerns of the U.S. government on Wednesday, who noted in its latest travel advisory that operators have been known to commit sexual assaults against tourists. The U.S. Department of State released another level two advisory last week on […]

But tourists say they feel safe NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Local jet ski operators shot down the concerns of the... read more »

March 7, 2019 at 3:10 am | Tia Thompson

LocalMarch 5, 2019 at 3:35 am Tia Thompson

Local

Carroll: On-going issue of poaching must be addressed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While Vice Chairman of The Bahamas Fishing Alliance, Keith Carroll applauds the government’s efforts to address the depletion of the Nassau Grouper and the Queen Conch, he stressed on Monday that the on-going issue of poaching must be given immediate attention. On Sunday, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Michael Pintard said […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While Vice Chairman of The Bahamas Fishing Alliance, Keith Carroll applauds the government’s efforts to address the... read more »

March 5, 2019 at 3:35 am | Tia Thompson

BusinessMarch 1, 2019 at 2:55 am Tia Thompson

Business

Royal Caribbean hosts another job fair in the capital

Manager says at least 200 applicants assessed NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eyewitness News visited the Royal Caribbean Job Fair yesterday at the National Training Agency, where Bahamians lined up and waited to be interviewed for an opportunity to be a part of the Royal Caribbean family. According to Cindy Williams-Johnson, manager of Royal Caribbean Talent […]

Manager says at least 200 applicants assessed NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eyewitness News visited the Royal Caribbean Job Fair yesterday... read more »

March 1, 2019 at 2:55 am | Tia Thompson

LocalFebruary 22, 2019 at 4:20 am Tia Thompson

Local

BCPOU head alleges BTC offering top jobs to foreigners

Leads protest outside JFK headquarters NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU), Dino Rolle, on Thursday alleged that the government has been offering top jobs at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to foreigners, and the move is gravely impacting the morale of employees. Rolle described the employees’ most […]

Leads protest outside JFK headquarters NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU), Dino... read more »

February 22, 2019 at 4:20 am | Tia Thompson