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BHS general manager calls for public to join the cause; hopes for new govt to lend more cooperation “We still have a lot of animals; we still need animals adopted we still need the support” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Coming off of the country’s recent general election, the Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) is turning election fever into an animal care initiative,...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men were arrested at the Inagua International Airport after a search revealed four suitcases filled with an undetermined amount of cash yesterday. In a joint operation with OPBAT, officers from the Drug Enforcement and Marine Support Unit observed two men who disembarked an aircraft acting in a suspicious manner shortly after 9am. "The officers approached the...

MANGROVE CAY, ANDROS — A motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries at the local clinic after he collided with another biker on Queens Highway last night. According to police, the injured men were found lying on the ground with their motorcycles "extensively damaged" shortly before 11pm. "Initial investigations revealed that the cyclists were traveling in opposite directions along Queens Highway when...

“If we are to address these many crises, then I say again, we need all hands on deck” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis once again defended the rationale behind this week's Cabinet appointments as seven parliamentary secretaries were sworn in and received their instruments of appointment during a ceremony at Baha Mar yesterday. Those new appointments are in...

Former PM Minnis says PLP’s plan “impossible” but PM Davis says his administration is up to the task NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid criticisms from former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on the Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) campaign promise to build a new hospital on New Providence and Grand Bahama, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville said the government will focus...

30K people expected to receive second dose of Pfizer in coming weeks NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas could see 30 percent of its population fully vaccinated by next month, according to National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee Deputy Chair Ed Fields. Fields told Eyewitness News another 30,000 people are expected to receive their second dose of Pfizer in the next couple...

Some party insiders believe FNM should look outside of parliamentary team for a new leader NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of Health and Elizabeth MP Dr Duane Sands said last night that he has not made a decision on whether to run for leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) at its next convention. Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis...

“This is confirmation that the economic policies implemented by the Minnis administration were having positive effects on the Bahamian economy” Thompson echoes Minnis’ call for PLP govt not to cancel initiatives that were in the works under previous administration NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A former Cabinet minister said yesterday that recent statements by the Central Bank and ratings agency Moody’s confirmed...

MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO — Police are investigating a suspected suicide after a man was found unresponsive at home in Abaco. According to reports, the man was found lying on his back with an apparent gunshot injury to his head. Police were alerted to the discovery at the man's home on Don McKay Blvd shortly after 5pm yesterday. "Upon arrival, initial...

BNRF says it stands ready to assist the new ministry  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Natural Resources Foundation (BNRF) has commended the Davis-led administration for what it called a “visionary stance” in establishing the first Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Following the swearing in of Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller as the minister for environment and natural resources, the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Mortgage disbursements for new construction and repairs grew by nearly 70 percent in the second quarter, according to the latest data from the Central Bank. The regulator, in its quarterly economic review for June, noted that construction sector activity during the second quarter remained supported by ongoing small to medium-scale foreign investment projects. Meanwhile, with regard to...

“I think a lot of the interest was just because The Bahamas is so desirable” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 200 real estate professionals, advisors and potential investors got a virtual view of property and lifestyle offerings in The Bahamas during an online trade mission organized by the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) in conjunction with the Royal Palm Coast...

Minnis to PLP: "No excuse" on VAT promise, 'impossible' new hospitals NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will lead Her Majesty’s Official Opposition in Parliament next month but step aside for new leadership of the Free National Movement (FNM) at a planned convention in November. The decision was confirmed last night following a more than three-hour meeting...

COP confirms reassigned officers will be a part of his "executive team" NASSAU, BAHAMAS  — The Police Staff Association (PSA) is expected to hold an emergency meeting with all elected members on Friday, amidst unconfirmed reports of a shuffle at the top rank. In a message to association members, obtained by Eyewitness News, president Sonny Miller said: "All the elected members...

Davis says the 'enormous task' of governance requires large Cabinet NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Eleven additional government ministers in the new Davis-led administration were sworn in and received their instruments of appointment yesterday, during a ceremony at Baha Mar Convention Centre. The new appointments are in addition to the nine ministers sworn in on Monday, making it a 22-minister Cabinet  —  larger...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Five women will serve in Cabinet positions for the first time in Bahamian history. Eleven additional government ministers in the new Davis-led administration were sworn in and received their instruments of appointment yesterday, during a ceremony at Baha Mar Convention Centre. The new appointments are in addition to the nine ministers sworn in on Monday, making it...

Among the independents, third party candidates McAlpine captured the largest vote "I'm not sure I lost," says former MP, reflecting on the performance NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Free National Movement (FNM) member and Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine said yesterday that the FNM would bode well with new leadership, but it must reconcile its failure with the Bahamian people in order...

Credit ratings agency: It is very unlikely that govt will be able to reverse the rise in debt over the past 2 years NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Credit ratings agency Moody’s said it is “very unlikely” that the Bahamian government will be able to reverse the rise in debt over the past two years, noting that the recent election outcome is...