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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears said yesterday that any report related to the disengagement of the former Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Board would be passed onto Attorney General Ryan Pinder and he as minister responsible for BPL would recuse himself of any deliberations concerning the matter to avoid a conflict of interest. Alfred Sears, QC....

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Free National Movement (FNM) Leader and former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said yesterday he took a step back from the party because he didn’t feel “wanted”. Ingraham spoke to members of the media outside of Parliament on the party’s November 27 convention.  His comments came just hours before FNM Leader and former Prime Minister Dr Hubert...

“Everything else that I do will continue to expand the exposure of The Bahamas as a culinary and beverage destination” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian celebrity Chef Simeon Hall Jr is putting The Bahamas on the culinary map, scoring a coveted feature highlighting Bahamian cuisine in the world-renowned food lifestyle magazine Bon Appetit.  His article will be featured in the iconic...

Sears: The matter is now in the hands of the attorney general NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears said yesterday that he could not have involvement with the report into the controversial termination of members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board in 2018 as it would be a conflict of interest. Minister of Works...

Housing minister says no master plan was created for Prospect Ridge Development Some promotional photos from development apparently taken from Google NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Transport and Housing Jobeth Coleby-Davis said on Wednesday that the government will restructure the policy of its housing programs in Carmichael and Prospect Ridge and will seek to build turnkey homes for Bahamians. Minister...

“We have had a history of governments not using urban planners as it relates to development” Licensed architect claims minister exaggerated in saying nothing had been done on Prospect Ridge development NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Institute of Bahamian Architects’ (IBA) president said yesterday that this nation is in “dire need” of urban planning to ensure that communities are designed for...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Supreme Court judge yesterday ruled that attorney Romona Farquharson’s lawsuit against Magistrate Carloyn Vogt-Evans, who found her guilty of contempt of court in March 2017 after a heated exchange, will proceed to trial. The ruling handed down Wednesday dealt with the judge’s application to have Farquharson’s amended statement of claim and amended writ of summons struck...

“There’s depth to our culture; there’s excellence in our culture that I think should be celebrated” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian Art Historian Tiera Ndlovu is turning back the hands of time and ushering a new generation into the annals of Bahamian history with her groundbreaking virtual archive Baha Archives.  Tiera Ndlovu, founder of Baha Archives. The digital photo archive, which...

“We have been advocating for years for electricity costs to be lowered on the island” FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — A Grand Bahama advocacy group yesterday argued that any proposed rate increase for the island’s power company should be rejected, noting that the economic and social condition of the island is “the worst it has ever been”. Pastor Eddie Victor, head...

“In fact, all of the areas of investment I’ve touched on are wide open to joint ventures” BCCEC notes opportunity for increased Bahamas-China trade and investments NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is “fertile ground” for investments, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper, who told a recent Bahamas China Trade and Investment virtual forum...

PM expected to address bills when HOA meets next week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is expected to introduce three major pieces of legislation before the end of the year. During a press briefing on Wednesday, Press Secretary Clint Watson advised that those bills currently on the legislative agenda include a bill to reduce value-added tax (VAT), a bill to...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is reviewing an external report conducted by a foreign organization into the controversial termination of members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board in 2018 — under the Minnis administration. During the first Office of the Prime Minister press briefing under the Davis administration, Press Secretary Clint Watson revealed that the report, commissioned by...

Lewis pledges to get FNM “back on track” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis, one of the seven Free National Movement members who captured seats in the House of Assembly in the general election, announced yesterday that he will vie for leadership of the party at its convention next month. Iram Lewis. The announcement came as the...

Bahamas Nurses Union lament management for failing to expedite process NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A nurse, who sustained an electrical shock along with a doctor in the Intensive Care Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital remains at home with limited mobility and awaiting diagnostic assessment some three weeks later, according to the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU). BNU President Amancha Williams said the...

Protest planned for Saturday in Rawson Square at 12pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amidst renewed concerns surrounding the treatment of women at the Princess Margaret Hospital Maternity Ward, one mother recounted her heartbreaking experience of losing her baby girl, but not being told of her death until two days later. The latest harrowing tale comes during the most recent bout of...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration has decided to keep the Office of The Spouse of the Prime Minister, confirmed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service yesterday. The office was established in March 2018 under the Minnis administration and was met with mixed reviews over its purpose.  Speaking to Eyewitness News, Mitchell said the government made the decision to...

“We have reached out to the private sector to launch our free testing programme” Darville: Benefit of free testing to the wider public will far outweigh cost to govt NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As Inagua struggles with a plethora of coronavirus cases and at least six COVID-related deaths, the island will be among the first to benefit from the Davis administration’s...

“The government of The Bahamas will not support any rate increase on any portion of the customer base on Grand Bahama Island at this time” Moxey: The application for rate increase is just that — an application NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has established a Cabinet committee to review and address the Grand Bahama Power Company's (GBPC) rate increase proposal....