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LocalApril 26, 2019 at 4:31 am Eyewitness News

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Royal Caribbean Donates 20 Laptops to National Training Agency

Royal Caribbean International has donated 20 laptops to the National Training Agency (NTA), helping to boost tools as the world’s largest cruise line continues its campaign to hire and train hundreds of Bahamians for ship and on shore positions. Executive Director of the training agency that is helping to prepare hundreds of prospective Royal Caribbean […]

Royal Caribbean International has donated 20 laptops to the National Training Agency (NTA), helping to boost tools as the world’s... read more »

April 26, 2019 at 4:31 am | Eyewitness News

LocalApril 24, 2019 at 4:30 am admin

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IL Cares Foundation donates $5,000 for sick child’s surgery

The IL Cares Foundation yesterday donated $5,000 to assist Kenniyah Rolle, 9, to get the surgery she needs to save her life. The Sandilands Primary School 4th grader fell ill nearly two weeks ago. Her distraught parents, Charmaine and Kenton Rolle, were subsequently told their daughter has a brain tumor. Kenniyah’s medical bills are expected […]

The IL Cares Foundation yesterday donated $5,000 to assist Kenniyah Rolle, 9, to get the surgery she needs to save... read more »

April 24, 2019 at 4:30 am | admin

LocalApril 23, 2019 at 4:30 am Matthew Moxey

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Pairing the old with the young

Scores of Sadie Curtis Primary School students, teachers and administration were paired with the elderly at Pat Moxey’s Senior Citizen’s Day Care and Home on Good Friday, in an effort to give back to the senior residents who were referred to as the “nation’s oldest gems”. Malaya Davis, a student of Sadie Curtis, said it […]

Scores of Sadie Curtis Primary School students, teachers and administration were paired with the elderly at Pat Moxey’s Senior Citizen’s... read more »

April 23, 2019 at 4:30 am | Matthew Moxey

LocalApril 18, 2019 at 9:48 pm Theo Sealy

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Cabinet green lights MARCO Alert system

U.S. firm engage to rollout system platform National Security Minister Marvin Dames confirmed to Eyewitness News Online that Cabinet has approved the purchase of software necessary to full implement the restructured Mandatory Action Rescuing Children Operation (MARCO) Alert system. The program is designed to act similarly to the Amber Alert system in the United States. […]

U.S. firm engage to rollout system platform National Security Minister Marvin Dames confirmed to Eyewitness News Online that Cabinet has... read more »

April 18, 2019 at 9:48 pm | Theo Sealy

LocalApril 18, 2019 at 4:40 am Genea Noel

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Restview steps in to assist teen with burying his mother

Funeral home spokesperson: “We just wanted them to have some closure” NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium, on Wednesday responded to the plea of 15-year-old Cecil Roberts, who called on the public earlier this week to donate funds so that he could bury his mother, the late Dianne Morgan. Morgan was killed by […]

Funeral home spokesperson: “We just wanted them to have some closure” NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium, on... read more »

April 18, 2019 at 4:40 am | Genea Noel

LocalApril 17, 2019 at 4:49 am Matthew Moxey 2

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Teen seeks assistance to bury his mother

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly two months after Dianne Morgan was killed in a hit-and-run accident on February 25, 2019, her son, 17-year-old Cecil Roberts is unable to bury her due to the lack of finances. As his mother’s body remains at the Princess Margaret Hospital morgue, Roberts said the experience of being unable to bury […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly two months after Dianne Morgan was killed in a hit-and-run accident on February 25, 2019, her... read more »

April 17, 2019 at 4:49 am | Matthew Moxey | 2

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LocalApril 17, 2019 at 4:42 am Eyewitness News

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Flamingo Gardens to be 10th Urban Renewal Centre

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Flamingo Gardens is on schedule to become the tenth Urban Renewal location in New Providence. Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, Frankie Campbell said officials at the Ministry and the Urban Renewal Commission have received approval from the Cabinet of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas that will pave the way for […]

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Flamingo Gardens is on schedule to become the tenth Urban Renewal location in New Providence. Minister of... read more »

April 17, 2019 at 4:42 am | Eyewitness News

LocalApril 15, 2019 at 4:39 am Theo Sealy

Local

PM pledges $1K annually to Gambier Primary’s top student

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced on Friday that he will donate $1,000 annually to the top 6th grade student at Gambier Primary School. The announcement came during a pre-birthday celebration hosted at the school in Gambier Village. The prime minister has made it a yearly tradition to celebrate his birthday with […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced on Friday that he will donate $1,000 annually to the top... read more »

April 15, 2019 at 4:39 am | Theo Sealy

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LocalApril 15, 2019 at 4:36 am Eyewitness News

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GG visits Cat Island

Leader of the Opposition, Philip Brave Davis, is seen here receiving Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling at the New Bight airport on Friday, April 12, 2019. Both the Governor General and Mr. Davis addressed students in Cat Island and a luncheon was also held for senior citizens.

Leader of the Opposition, Philip Brave Davis, is seen here receiving Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling at the New Bight... read more »

April 15, 2019 at 4:36 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessApril 9, 2019 at 2:47 am admin

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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 | admin

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Child Protection Council Chairman commends public, police on abduction arrests

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Chairman of the National Child Protection Council, Bishop Arnold Josey told Eyewitness News on Sunday that he was happy to hear that the police had made some headway in solving four of the six alleged abduction cases with the recent arrest of two women over the weekend. “Here is an example of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Chairman of the National Child Protection Council, Bishop Arnold Josey told Eyewitness News on Sunday that he... read more »

April 8, 2019 at 12:10 am | admin | 1

LocalApril 5, 2019 at 3:18 am Theo Sealy

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Wells promises update on post office relocation today

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister with responsibility for local government Renward Wells is expected to provide an update on the relocation of the General Post Office today. Wells told Eyewitness News Online on Wednesday morning that he would provide media with an update on the relocation on Friday. Wells has been evading the media for a […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister with responsibility for local government Renward Wells is expected to provide an update on the relocation... read more »

April 5, 2019 at 3:18 am | Theo Sealy

LocalApril 1, 2019 at 12:10 am Eyewitness News

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Report on establishing NP Local Government completed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The report on whether local government should be established in New Providence has been completed and is expected to go before Cabinet in a few weeks, announced prime minister Dr. Hubert Minnis at the recent opening of a local Government conference at the Melia Resort. The government formed a committee last year […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The report on whether local government should be established in New Providence has been completed and is... read more »

April 1, 2019 at 12:10 am | Eyewitness News

LocalMarch 29, 2019 at 3:25 am admin

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At-risk teen said he could have shared murdered student’s fate

Hope Center founder: Where is the investment in keeping students out of prison? NASSAU, BAHAMAS 0 “That could have been me,” a contemplative 16-year-old boy said as he recalled the murder of Perry Rolle, 15, a T.A. Thompson Junior High School student who was stabbed and killed by a student of another school on […]

Hope Center founder: Where is the investment in keeping students out of prison? NASSAU, BAHAMAS 0 “That could have... read more »

March 29, 2019 at 3:25 am | admin

LocalMarch 29, 2019 at 3:10 am admin

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Environmentalists concerned about terms of Lighthouse Point HOA

Says HOA reveals project is larger and potentially more damaging than previously described NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Environmental groups BREEF, reEarth, Save the Bays and Waterkeepers Bahamas expressed on Thursday that they are deeply concerned with the terms of the Heads of Agreement (HOA) tabled in Parliament last week for the proposed cruise port and […]

Says HOA reveals project is larger and potentially more damaging than previously described NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Environmental groups BREEF,... read more »

March 29, 2019 at 3:10 am | admin

LocalMarch 29, 2019 at 3:05 am Theo Sealy

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Phase one of RBPF’s ShotSpotter launched in NP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) officially launched its multi-million-dollar ShotSpotter technology yesterday in New Providence, which is expected to assist with cutting down the response time of the police in gun-related crimes. The government signed a contract with ShotSpotter on January 23, and two months later, the police force has rolled […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) officially launched its multi-million-dollar ShotSpotter technology yesterday in New Providence, which... read more »

March 29, 2019 at 3:05 am | Theo Sealy

LocalMarch 29, 2019 at 2:30 am Eyewitness News

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Campbell admonishes parents to be more responsive to child protection efforts

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, Frankie Campbell, recently admonished parents, guardians and communities across The Bahamas to do their part to ensure the safety of Bahamian children everywhere. “The future of our nation depends on it,” Campbell said while addressing a press conference held Wednesday (March 27) to announce plans […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, Frankie Campbell, recently admonished parents, guardians and communities across The... read more »

March 29, 2019 at 2:30 am | Eyewitness News

LocalMarch 28, 2019 at 2:40 am Ginelle Longley

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Campbell urges parents to pay more attention to their children

600 child sexual abuse cases between 2015 and 2018 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Amid a series of abductions and other violent incidents involving children, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Frankie Campbell said yesterday that there is a dire need for parents in The Bahamas to pay more attention to their children and instill […]

600 child sexual abuse cases between 2015 and 2018 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Amid a series of abductions and other... read more »

March 28, 2019 at 2:40 am | Ginelle Longley

LocalMarch 28, 2019 at 2:15 am Matthew Moxey

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Bishop pushes for stiffer gun penalties, phycological profiling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following a spate of gun-related violence that transpired in the New Providence in recent weeks, Bishop Simeon Hall yesterday called for the government to legislate harsher penalties for the illegal gun possession. “The criminals do not take notice of statistics nor your pronouncements,” Hall said. “What the criminals take note of is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following a spate of gun-related violence that transpired in the New Providence in recent weeks, Bishop Simeon... read more »

March 28, 2019 at 2:15 am | Matthew Moxey

LocalMarch 27, 2019 at 3:20 am Genea Noel

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GB electrician says license was used without his knowledge

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Michael Neymour Sr., the man reportedly at the heart of a police investigation involving the alleged theft of electricity at Grand Bahama Power through the use of energy-saving devices, on Tuesday sought to defend his reputation after serving as an electrician in the Grand Bahama community for more than 40 years. In […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Michael Neymour Sr., the man reportedly at the heart of a police investigation involving the alleged theft... read more »

March 27, 2019 at 3:20 am | Genea Noel