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General ElectionSeptember 20, 2021 at 3:49 am Royston Jones Jr.

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NOW REFINE IT: OAS commends election but notes limited progress on past recommendations

Campaign finance reform and women’s participation highlighted as areas to be addressed OAS report: Challenges were created by unexpected snap election NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While commending The Bahamas and the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) for its efforts to hold a safe and effective electoral process during a global pandemic, the Organization of American States (OAS) […]

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September 20, 2021 at 3:49 am | Royston Jones Jr.

General ElectionSeptember 18, 2021 at 3:57 am Gabrielle Sterling

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MAKING HISTORY: Seven women candidates secure House of Assembly seats in Davis administration

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A record number of seven women candidates won House of Assembly seats in the 2021 General Election on Thursday, with incumbent Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin yielding nearly 75 percent in her constituency. The official tally of votes remained inconclusive up to press time yesterday, with results expected to be completed by last night. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A record number of seven women candidates won House of Assembly seats in the 2021 General Election... read more »

September 18, 2021 at 3:57 am | Gabrielle Sterling

General ElectionSeptember 17, 2021 at 3:55 am Gabrielle Sterling

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WOMEN TO THE FRONT: Voters talk empowerment at the polls; hope for a female prime minister one day

“We need women’s voices in Parliament, and the more we have, the better I think our country will run” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several women voters voiced their appreciation for the number of female candidates running in the 2021 General Election at the Fox Hill polls yesterday. Patty Hepburn, 52, expressed how pleased she was with […]

“We need women’s voices in Parliament, and the more we have, the better I think our country will run” NASSAU,... read more »

September 17, 2021 at 3:55 am | Gabrielle Sterling

General ElectionSeptember 17, 2021 at 3:51 am Natario McKenzie

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EASY-PEASY: Nassau Villagers report smooth voting process on Election Day

PLP’s Jamahl Strachan in the lead up to news time FNM’s Nicole Martin says the decision is “in the hands of the people” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It was a solid turnout of voters in the Nassau Village constituency as candidates and voters reported a fairly smooth voting process. Deron King told Eyewitness News: “I tried […]

PLP’s Jamahl Strachan in the lead up to news time FNM’s Nicole Martin says the decision is “in the hands... read more »

September 17, 2021 at 3:51 am | Natario McKenzie

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

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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

General ElectionSeptember 15, 2021 at 8:14 pm Gabrielle Sterling

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2021 ELECTION FAQS: List of polling divisions

Please note that each constituency has a corresponding set of polling division sites at which registered constituents must cast their ballot. Voters can refer to their voter’s card for their assigned polling division number. All polling stations open at 8am. NEW PROVIDENCE Bain & Grants Town Polling division 1: University of The Bahamas, University Drive […]

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September 15, 2021 at 8:14 pm | Gabrielle Sterling

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General ElectionSeptember 15, 2021 at 3:37 am Eyewitness News 1

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Zonta Club of New Providence bids “good luck” to women candidates in upcoming election

NASSAU, Bahamas — The Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) has extended well wishes to all women candidates across the various political parties as they vie for a spot in Parliament in the upcoming general election. One day ahead of Election Day, the ZCNP threw its support behind every woman candidate who has made the […]

NASSAU, Bahamas — The Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) has extended well wishes to all women candidates across the... read more »

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General ElectionSeptember 10, 2021 at 12:32 pm Eyewitness News

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ADVANCE POLL ON GRAND BAHAMA

September 10, 2021 at 12:32 pm | Eyewitness News

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

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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

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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

General ElectionSeptember 10, 2021 at 3:55 am Royston Jones Jr.

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“THEY ARE THE CRISIS”: Davis accuses FNM of employing “voter suppression tricks”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday accused the Free National Movement (FNM) of suppressing votes as the country heads into a general election, asserting that “a lot of Bahamians who want to vote aren’t going to be able to.” “Everywhere I go, and it doesn’t matter where — if […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday accused the Free National Movement (FNM) of suppressing... read more »

September 10, 2021 at 3:55 am | Royston Jones Jr.