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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man convicted of stealing nearly $30,000 worth of John Bull jewelry was yesterday set free after the Court of Appeal quashed his conviction. Rondino Ferguson, a former employee of Bahamas Customs, and another man named, Bastian, were accused of stealing an assortment of Cartier watches from the Bahamas Customs warehouse between October 29 and October 30, 2019....

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement has budgeted some $100,000 for its upcoming one-day November 27 convention, where three candidates have officially put their name forward to vie for the leadership. During a press conference at the party’s headquarters last night, FNM Chairman Carl Culmer confirmed the nominations of MARCO City MP Michael Pintard, Central Grand Bahama Iram Lewis...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Ann-Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis, yesterday suggested the Royal Bahamas Police Force create a Special Victims Unit (SPV) to specifically handle children and gender-based violence matters. Davis, who heads the Office of the Spouse, was speaking on violence against women and children on the heels of the recent death of four-year-old D’Onya “Bella”...

Govt will do what is best for the taxpayers money and advancement of public service, says Glover Rolle NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Of the hundreds of new hires in the public service ahead of the general election, around 40 remain at home receiving a full salary because of an inability to place them, according to Minister of State for the Public...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After being stuck in Haiti for the past eight months, Guy Cherubin, and several other Bahamians and permanent residents of The Bahamas will return this week as the travel ban on Haiti fell away with the expiration of the public state of emergency and emergency orders. “It’s fallen away and I just have to say that I’m...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country needs to advance a national discussion on the issue of marital rape before it can make moves towards legislation, said Anne-Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis. Speaking to reporters on the matter following the testing of the MARCO's Alert cellphone component, Davis acknowledged that the issue is a contentious one with many...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health and Wellness  Dr Micheal Darville said yesterday that the government is addressing the concerns regarding a weekend Soca event at Breezes Superclub. The Bubble in The Bahamas featured several different events and parties that were held at the hotel between Thursday and Sunday. All guests had to undergo rapid antigen tests before entering the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With a second HIV patient being cured without stem cell treatment or medical intervention, Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Dr Nikkiah Forbes said yesterday that the study of the “very rare” case “very promising” towards the research of a future cure. According to the Annals of Internal Medicine, an Argentinian woman naturally achieved a...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) will hold a full convention with all leadership positions open for contest in February 2022, FNM Chairman Carl Culmer confirmed last night. “That will be next February,” said Culmer when contacted. Free National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer. (FILE PHOTO) The party will hold a convention on November 27 to elect a new leader....

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica and The Bahamas Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic said yesterday that adults have a responsibility to get vaccinated to protect those who cannot — children under 12 who are expected to return to school sometime in the New Year. In an interview with Eyewitness News during her first official visit to The Bahamas,...

Puzzles are manufactured in The Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Antoine Thompson is looking to put together the pieces of a fractured cultural sector with his latest creative endeavor.  The Bahamian entrepreneur and cultural ambassador recently re-launched his flagship product, Junkanoo-themed jigsaw puzzles. Antoine Thompson, Owner of Jigsaw Bahamas. The patriotic puzzles, which portray some of the most vivid snapshots of...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — American police have launched an investigation into the shooting death of a 21-year-old Bahamian man in Sidney, Ohio. Clement Smith Jr was found lying in bed with a gunshot wound to the head late Saturday evening, according to reports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Smith's death, and extended condolences to his family and the Devils Point...

Big row: Vaughn Miller says the former authority victimized him, 'I will show proof' Cartwright defends personal and political integrity, "I've not been about that in politics" NASSAU, BAHAMAS —  The government is expected to end all contracts issued with the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority and will issue new contracts in the coming weeks, Eyewitness News understands. The...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National Sport Authority (NSA) risks losing its International Basketball Federation (FIBA) certification to host international events at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium, according to an Auditor General’s report. The report warned hat the venue’s usage as a shelter for displaced Dorian survivors and the impact of COVID-19 on sporting events led to a significant drop...

Central Government’s debt at estimated 98.1% of GDP; total public sector debt 111.1% NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country's first-quarter fiscal performance confirmed that the Bahamian economy continues its steady recovery with revenue outcomes exceeding expectations, according to the Ministry of Finance. In a statement, the ministry explained gains from the uptake in economic performance were owed to the resurgence in...

“You know where I got to sleep. I have to sleep in the . Look at it. I have to sleep in that" - SIMILIEN NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Souvenance Louis Similien, 27, a resident of a shantytown off Joe Farrington Road, who along with five other families lost their homes in a fire on Sunday, said yesterday that he has nothing...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Vaughn Miller will tour public dumpsites on each Family Island beginning before the end of the year as many of those facilities reach capacity, presenting challenges for residents in those communities. Clint Watson When contacted, Press Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Clint Watson said: “The minister is expected...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With health officials expecting a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases in the coming months, the government hopes to have some 200,000 Bahamians and residents fully vaccinated by year's end. During a communication in Parliament yesterday Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville advised that while there have been a significant reduction in COVID19 cases and hospitalizations...