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

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

LocalFebruary 5, 2019February 5, 2019 at 5:10 am Royston Jones Jr. 1

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Haitian group calls for more to be done after Abaco tragedy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — President of the United Haitian Association in The Bahamas Pastor Antoine St. Louis yesterday appealed to the Haitian government to do more to ensure the borders are better protected so that Haitians cannot make perilous journeys to The Bahamas and other countries. “We continue to just push that the Haitian government will […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — President of the United Haitian Association in The Bahamas Pastor Antoine St. Louis yesterday appealed to the... read more »

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 at 5:10 am | Royston Jones Jr. | 1

LocalJanuary 22, 2019January 22, 2019 at 4:15 am Sancheska Brown

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Govt. to crackdown on importation of faulty Japanese vehicles

A radiation inspection is now mandatory, amongst other requirements   NASSAU, BAHAMAS – More than 17,000 vehicles were imported last year, and nearly 80 per cent of those were from Japan, revealed Labour Minister Dion Foulkes on Monday. The government has therefore partnered with the EAA company in Japan to implement a Pre-Export Verification of […]

A radiation inspection is now mandatory, amongst other requirements   NASSAU, BAHAMAS – More than 17,000 vehicles were imported last... read more »

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 at 4:15 am | Sancheska Brown

LocalJanuary 21, 2019January 21, 2019 at 4:41 am Royston Jones Jr. 4

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Nearly $90,000 raised for Bahamian vendor, following failed Fyre Festival

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Maryann Rolle, owner of the Exuma Point Bar and Grille, said yesterday that she is more than overjoyed with the outpouring of “support and love” from the international community, more than a year and a half after she paid $50,000 out of pocket to cater and pay staff during the famously doomed […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Maryann Rolle, owner of the Exuma Point Bar and Grille, said yesterday that she is more than... read more »

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 at 4:41 am | Royston Jones Jr. | 4

LocalDecember 31, 2018December 31, 2018 at 6:00 am Tamara McKenzie

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Save the Bays wants Oban to be “transparent” in 2019

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Save the Bays Chairman Joseph Darville on Sunday lambasted Oban Energies, calling for the company that signed a controversial heads of agreement with the government to develop a multibillion-dollar oil refinery and storage facility in East Grand Bahama, to be transparent in 2019. “With much consternation, we are learning that an Environmental […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Save the Bays Chairman Joseph Darville on Sunday lambasted Oban Energies, calling for the company that signed... read more »

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 at 6:00 am | Tamara McKenzie

LocalDecember 31, 2018December 31, 2018 at 4:30 am Eyewitness News

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NEMA receives equipment from Japanese Grant Aid project

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is pleased to receive the remainder of equipment which is part of the $1.8 million Japanese Grant Aid project to The Bahamas in support of the country’s disaster management programme.  The equipment includes four balloon lights, eight water pumps, 40 VHF base radio stations, and 200 hand-held […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is pleased to receive the remainder of equipment which is part... read more »

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 at 4:30 am | Eyewitness News

LocalDecember 20, 2018December 20, 2018 at 4:55 am Royston Jones Jr.

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COP says public has nothing to fear

Ferguson warns, however, “be careful with the company you keep”   NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson assured the public yesterday that despite a spate of recent murders this month, they have nothing to fear. However, he warned individuals to be very careful with the company they keep, suggesting while some of the recent […]

Ferguson warns, however, “be careful with the company you keep”   NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson assured the... read more »

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 at 4:55 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 12, 2018December 12, 2018 at 5:00 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Oban renegotiation team appointed

Negotiations slated for January   NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government has appointed its lead negotiation team to strike a new deal with Oban Energies, the company that signed a controversial heads of agreement with the government to develop a multibillion-dollar oil refinery and storage facility in East Grand Bahama. Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes, who […]

Negotiations slated for January   NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government has appointed its lead negotiation team to strike a new... read more »

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 at 5:00 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 3, 2018December 3, 2018 at 5:10 am Eyewitness News

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NEMA thankful 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season had no impact on The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on a cool note Friday, November 30 as a cold front was expected to move into The Bahamas the first week of December. The National Emergency Management Agency held its final regular monthly meeting for members of the national disaster consultative committee, which ended with the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on a cool note Friday, November 30 as a cold front... read more »

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 at 5:10 am | Eyewitness News

LocalNovember 27, 2018November 27, 2018 at 5:45 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Minnis encourages regional focus on disaster relief fund

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday encouraged countries in the Caribbean region to create a disaster relief fund as part of a proactive and responsible approach to mitigating against the severe financial fallout natural disasters represent. Speaking at the International Monetary Fund/World Bank/Inter-American Development Bank conference on ‘Building Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change in […]

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday encouraged countries in the Caribbean region to create a disaster relief fund as part... read more »

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 at 5:45 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalNovember 13, 2018November 13, 2018 at 5:35 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Investigators to examine other factors in plane crash

As authorities continue to search for the pilot and aircraft that plunged into the sea a quarter of a mile off Nirvana Beach last Thursday night, Kendal Dorsett Jr, the operations investigator for the Air Accident Investigation Department said investigators will begin to examine other factors to determine what led to the crash. “The occupant […]

As authorities continue to search for the pilot and aircraft that plunged into the sea a quarter of a mile... read more »

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 at 5:35 am | Royston Jones Jr.

Letters to the EditorNovember 9, 2018November 9, 2018 at 4:15 am Tamara McKenzie

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Chemical spill at Rand Hospital lab under control

Laboratory and Radiology services temporarily suspended on Thursday at the Michaela Virgill Storr Pavilion of the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama, following a minor chemical spill in the Laboratory. A statement released yesterday from the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) outlined that no injuries were reported, however cautionary measures were taken for employees affected to […]

Laboratory and Radiology services temporarily suspended on Thursday at the Michaela Virgill Storr Pavilion of the Rand Memorial Hospital in... read more »

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 at 4:15 am | Tamara McKenzie

LocalOctober 24, 2018October 24, 2018 at 5:20 am Eyewitness News

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Ragged Island community to benefit from BTC donation to NEMA

The Ragged Island community is expected to benefit from a donation made by BTC to the National Emergency Agency. Captain Stephen Russell from NEMA thanked BTC and noted that, “Over the past three years, the country has seen three storms which have impacted the lives of thousands of residents across the archipelago. We will target […]

The Ragged Island community is expected to benefit from a donation made by BTC to the National Emergency Agency. Captain... read more »

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 at 5:20 am | Eyewitness News

LocalOctober 17, 2018October 17, 2018 at 4:45 am Tia Thompson

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Press Secretary: Gov’t. will assist Haiti following earthquake

Press Secretary Anthony Newbold on Tuesday refuted claims that the government was not interested in helping Haiti in the wake of its recent earthquake. According to Newbold, a local daily had published a “misleading story” about Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis not being interested in sending aid to Haiti. He said following this publication, the entire […]

Press Secretary Anthony Newbold on Tuesday refuted claims that the government was not interested in helping Haiti in the wake... read more »

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 at 4:45 am | Tia Thompson

LocalOctober 11, 2018October 11, 2018 at 5:05 am Tamara McKenzie

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Rights group condemns ‘xenophobia’ against suffering Haitians

Following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on October 6, the Rights Bahamas group on Wednesday strongly condemned the Bahamas government for what they termed its  “heartless” refusal to help Haiti. The group accused the Minnis administration of using the tragedy to advance its own campaign to ethnically cleanse the country of people of […]

Following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on October 6, the Rights Bahamas group on Wednesday strongly condemned the... read more »

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 at 5:05 am | Tamara McKenzie

LocalOctober 10, 2018October 10, 2018 at 6:00 am Ginelle Longley

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Symonette: Govt. on alert following Haiti’s earthquake

The Government has put its agencies on high alert in the event that there is an influx of Haitians attempting to enter the country following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Saturday. “There will be an increase in the normal border control, including the Defence Force’s Air wing, Immigration, the Police and so […]

The Government has put its agencies on high alert in the event that there is an influx of Haitians attempting... read more »

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 at 6:00 am | Ginelle Longley

LocalOctober 9, 2018October 9, 2018 at 5:15 am Apryl Sands

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Still no date for Ragged Islanders to return home

Having endured the devastating wrath of Hurricane Irma last September, Ragged Island became unlivable and residents were forced to leave their humble abode in search of a better and much safer standard of living.  Now, one year later, repairs on the island are still in progress and there is still no established date for Ragged […]

Having endured the devastating wrath of Hurricane Irma last September, Ragged Island became unlivable and residents were forced to leave... read more »

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 at 5:15 am | Apryl Sands

LocalOctober 3, 2018October 3, 2018 at 5:30 am Theo Sealy

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Gov’t. to tighten grip on commercial boating operators

Minister of Transport Renward Wells expressed Tuesday that a stronger grip will be placed on commercial boating operators in the wake of a damaging report released earlier this week. The report revealed that the tragic boating accident involving Four C’s Adventures was not properly inspected nor regulated by the relevant authorities within the Port Department […]

Minister of Transport Renward Wells expressed Tuesday that a stronger grip will be placed on commercial boating operators in the... read more »

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 at 5:30 am | Theo Sealy

LocalAugust 31, 2018August 31, 2018 at 7:16 am Eyewitness News

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NEMA director outlines preparedness plan

With the peak of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season only a week away, head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Captain Stephen Russell outlined to media yesterday, government’s preparedness plan. “I am generally pleased with the state of preparedness,” Russell said. According to the NEMA chief, the team is currently prioritizing which areas they […]

With the peak of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season only a week away, head of the National Emergency Management Agency... read more »

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 at 7:16 am | Eyewitness News

LocalAugust 28, 2018August 28, 2018 at 8:14 am Eyewitness News

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NEMA disburses nearly $100k in aid for Ragged Islanders

RAGGED ISLAND – Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), issued financial assistance estimated at $72,000 to Family Island residents impacted by the devastating Hurricane Irma in 2017. Captain Russell was accompanied by NEMA assistant accountant Eva Lightbourn, and Family Island Administrator for Exuma and Ragged Island Districts Preston Cunningham. Captain Russell and his team made […]

RAGGED ISLAND – Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), issued financial assistance estimated at $72,000 to... read more »

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 at 8:14 am | Eyewitness News