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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 9, 2019 at 3:22 am Eyewitness News

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FNM calls no confidence vote ‘disgusting, political theatre’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday lashed out at Official Opposition’s motion to bring forward a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. Opposition Leader Philip Davis last week gave notice in Parliament of his intentions to move a resolution at the next sitting of the House. The resolution […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday lashed out at Official Opposition’s motion to bring forward a vote... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:22 am | Eyewitness News

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Minnis pandering on public sector wage hike announcement, says PLP chairman

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday questioned whether the prime minister’s foreshadowing of a minimum wage for government workers was “shameless pandering” to buy support. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed the government plans to elevate the minimum wage for the public sector on the sidelines of the Bahamas Hotel and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday questioned whether the prime minister’s foreshadowing of a minimum wage... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 3:18 am | Eyewitness News

LocalOctober 28, 2019 at 3:26 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Cooper to PLPs: “We will win”

Party’s leadership present snapshot of campaign platform NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy Leader Chester Cooper said yesterday the party will achieve victory at the polls because it will present better candidates and ideas to the Bahamian electorate in 2022. He was speaking to PLPs at the closing of the fourth Aspirants Module […]

Party’s leadership present snapshot of campaign platform NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy Leader Chester Cooper said yesterday... read more »

October 28, 2019 at 3:26 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalOctober 18, 2019 at 3:00 am Sloan Smith

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West End Airport could have been opened sooner

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday lashed the government for not moving quick enough to open the West End airport following Hurricane Dorian. The former Transport minister insisted this “egregious” mistake failed to get aid to the island sooner, during the debate on the disaster preparedness bill. A shouting match erupted between the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday lashed the government for not moving quick enough to open the West... read more »

October 18, 2019 at 3:00 am | Sloan Smith

Breaking NewsOctober 10, 2019 at 12:11 pm Eyewitness News

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Centreville MP Reece Chipman resigns from FNM

FNM Chairman says MP not forced out NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Centreville MP Reece Chipman has resigned from the Free National Movement, announcing the move in the party’s Whatsapp group chat earlier today. Chipman has announced he will hold a press conference at 1pm. FNM Chairman Carl Culmer said he was surprised by the resignation as […]

FNM Chairman says MP not forced out NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Centreville MP Reece Chipman has resigned from the Free National... read more »

October 10, 2019 at 12:11 pm | Eyewitness News

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LocalJune 13, 2019 at 8:40 pm Royston Jones Jr.

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Roberts “watchful” of expanded VAT-free breadbasket items

Super Value owner says grocers anxious to get the full picture NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Super Value President Rupert Roberts said yesterday that while he “remains watchful” as the government moves to expand the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt breadbasket items, he was somewhat shocked by the move. Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands made the […]

Super Value owner says grocers anxious to get the full picture NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Super Value President Rupert Roberts said... read more »

June 13, 2019 at 8:40 pm | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalApril 10, 2019 at 9:46 am Tamara McKenzie

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PLP: NSA audit report investigation would be ‘tainted by political bias’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis revealing earlier this week that the commissioner of police is expected to investigate the findings of a recent audit report into the National Sports Authority (NSA), the opposition Progressive Liberal Party expressed on Tuesday that such an investigation would not be free from […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis revealing earlier this week that the commissioner of... read more »

April 10, 2019 at 9:46 am | Tamara McKenzie

LocalApril 10, 2019 at 9:44 am Theo Sealy

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Wells: Post Office to be relocated by May

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following months of unfulfilled promises, government announced Tuesday that the General Post Office on East Hill Street will be relocated to its new home at Town Centre Mall within the next six weeks. Minister of Transport and Local Government, Renward Wells, who has responsibility for the General Post Office, confirmed the new […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following months of unfulfilled promises, government announced Tuesday that the General Post Office on East Hill Street... read more »

April 10, 2019 at 9:44 am | Theo Sealy

LocalApril 10, 2019 at 9:44 am Royston Jones Jr.

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FNM to hold non-voting convention

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement is expected to hold a convention later on this year, but it will likely be a non-voting event in which the party’s executive positions will not be open for challenge, according to Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Carl Culmer. Speaking to Eyewitness News Online, Culmer suggested some broad […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement is expected to hold a convention later on this year, but it will... read more »

April 10, 2019 at 9:44 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalApril 9, 2019 at 2:47 am Tamara McKenzie

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FNM: PLP remains in denial on National Sports Authority

PLP chairman says FNM is ‘wasting time chasing after their tails’ NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) continued its attack on the Opposition Progressive Liberal Party on Monday, after an Auditor General’s report tabled in the House of Assembly last week revealed that Sports Authority contracts and upgrades while the PLP was in […]

PLP chairman says FNM is ‘wasting time chasing after their tails’ NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) continued... read more »

April 9, 2019 at 2:47 am | Tamara McKenzie

LocalApril 1, 2019 at 12:23 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Allen: Abductions causes significant psychological damage

Another child abducted in front of home NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Amid a series of child abductions in which the victims have been subsequently released “unharmed” in obscure locations in New Providence, renowned Bahamian psychiatrist Dr. David Allen said studies show that these traumatic ordeals represent significant psychological damage to victims that can manifest well […]

Another child abducted in front of home NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Amid a series of child abductions in which the... read more »

April 1, 2019 at 12:23 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalApril 1, 2019 at 12:21 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Nurses on the brink of striking

Williams: “Why are you trying to drive us to that?” NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While acknowledging that an all-out withdrawal of nurses labour would bring the healthcare system to its knees, Bahamas Nurses Union President (BNU) Amancha Williams said yesterday that the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the government have pushed frustrated nurses to the […]

Williams: “Why are you trying to drive us to that?” NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While acknowledging that an all-out withdrawal... read more »

April 1, 2019 at 12:21 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalApril 1, 2019 at 12:19 am Eyewitness News

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Senator Thompson releases statement on signing of Grand Lucayan LOI

The announcement of the signing of a Letter of Intent between Lucayan Renewal Holdings and Royal Caribbean International/ITM has brought much hope for the people of Grand Bahama. We intend to commence exclusive negotiations immediately with the joint venture group with the intent of signing an Agreement for Sale and Heads of Agreement. Why would […]

The announcement of the signing of a Letter of Intent between Lucayan Renewal Holdings and Royal Caribbean International/ITM has brought... read more »

April 1, 2019 at 12:19 am | Eyewitness News

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Bahamas delegation to attend 4th WTO accession meeting

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Government of The Bahamas wishes to advise that a delegation is attending the 4th Meeting of the Working Party on the accession of The Bahamas to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on April 5, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Bahamas’ Delegation is led by Brent Symonette, Minister of Financial Services, Trade […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Government of The Bahamas wishes to advise that a delegation is attending the 4th Meeting of... read more »

April 1, 2019 at 12:17 am | Eyewitness News

LocalApril 1, 2019 at 12:16 am Theo Sealy

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Three walk free in Michelle Reckley case

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Three of six persons involved in the highly publicized Michelle Reckley money laundering and fraud case were released of all charges brought against them by the Crown following a shocking move by Magistrate Ambrose Armbrister on Friday. Michelle Reckley, alongside five others, were hauled before the Magistrate Court on February 13 on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Three of six persons involved in the highly publicized Michelle Reckley money laundering and fraud case were... read more »

April 1, 2019 at 12:16 am | Theo Sealy

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LocalApril 1, 2019 at 12:15 am Theo Sealy

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FNM: DPP will appeal Magistrate’s decision

The Free National Movement (FNM) announced Friday that it understands that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will appeal Magistrate Ambrose Armbrister’s decision to dismiss three persons of money laundering charges in the Michelle Reckley case. The announcement came via a press statement issued on Friday night. “The Office of the Director of […]

The Free National Movement (FNM) announced Friday that it understands that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will... read more »

April 1, 2019 at 12:15 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

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NTC chairman: Higher minimum wage must come with increased productivity

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There is a possibility that the minimum wage, which is a mere $210, can increase according to National Tripartite Council (NTC) Chairman Robert Farquharson. In keeping with the government’s mandate to transform the industrial relations environment of the nation, the NTC, along with other industry partners on Thursday launched a public relations […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There is a possibility that the minimum wage, which is a mere $210, can increase according to... read more »

March 29, 2019 at 2:50 am | Eyewitness News

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FNM says govt. is prioritizing education

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) on Thursday lauded the efforts of the government when it comes to improvements in education. “Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis knows first-hand that education can be a gateway to opportunity for Bahamians,” the FNM said in a statement issued yesterday. “He [the prime minister] and the FNM […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Free National Movement (FNM) on Thursday lauded the efforts of the government when it comes to... read more »

March 29, 2019 at 2:40 am | Eyewitness News