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“We will review everything that is on the table…we’re not in the business of going out there and casting things right away” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Transport and Housing Jobeth Coleby-Davis said yesterday that the Davis administration will review and build upon the former administration’s Prospect Ridge housing development plan as it focuses on assisting Bahamians in general achieve...

Pinder: I look forward to where we can make those decisions and set the Bahamian people free NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday affirmed the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) campaign pledge to expunge emergency order breaches from police records. Pinder, while addressing reporters at a swearing-in ceremony for several other members of the Davis-led Cabinet, said: “It is...

Bowleg: I don’t know why people think I’m just a sports guy; I’m also a culture guy Return of sports tourism, stadium update, new facilities and creative economy all on the table, says new minister NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly sworn-in Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he's aiming to revolutionize both sports and culture during his tenure...

“We have already reached out to the new ministers regarding our initial meetings and have had positive feedback” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Improving the ease of doing business, lowering the cost of doing business and tax reform are the three key areas the local business community hopes to address with the new Davis-led administration, a top private sector representative said yesterday....

Davis: The current state of the hospital is bleak and dismal Hospital renovations not projected to be completed until 2023 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said on Tuesday that he intends to launch an aggressive fight against the COVID-19 virus within the first 100 days of his administration and address the state of the healthcare system. Davis...

“The demand from international companies to nearshore in The Bahamas is increasing” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — ArawakX, the Caribbean’s newest Stock Exchange, recently opened a new office in Silicon Valley, California. ArawakX Chief Technology Officer D’Arcy Rahming Jr said: “We are delighted to expand into the US market as we develop our investor and issuer ecosystem. “Silicon Valley is recognized as...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An additional 11 Cabinet ministers in the new Philip Brave Davis-led administration have officially been sworn today in the Andros Room at the Baha Mar Convention Center. This follows the nine who were sworn in on Monday, and the swearing in of Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper on Saturday, for a total of 21 Cabinet appointments thus...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) founding member Dr Thomas Bastian has died, the union has advised. In a statement, the BHCAWU said: “It is with sad regret that the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union acknowledges to death of a true hero and founding member of the union, Dr Thomas Bastian. “Dr Bastian...

PLP allegedly refused to pay ZNS over $100,000 owed since 2017 General Election Fred Mitchell tells board to cease and desist representing BCB NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The self-described "outgoing board" of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) has categorically denied and refuted claims made by the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) that it reportedly refused to accept and air advertisements...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The margin of the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) general election victory and the split of the votes in several key seats were reminiscent of the Free National Movement’s (FNM) sweep in 2017. Last Thursday, the PLP dealt crushing blows at the polls as the electorate largely traded out FNMs for PLPs. Nearly 23,000 votes separated the FNM...

“It’s been almost two years I’ve not been working; no one really knows the struggle” Union pres hopeful more employees will be called back to work heading into Thanksgiving  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Atlantis employees who have been furloughed for nearly two years say they feel as if they have been “left in limbo” as they struggle to survive amid mounting...

Pfizer testing vaccine use on as young as six-months-old Education minister says models of learning & vaccination policy all being considered NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Parents who have been awaiting approval to vaccinate their young children against the coronavirus may be able to do so well before the end of the year, with Pfizer announcing on Monday that its lower-dose COVID-19...

“It is beneficial to continue the health visa given the high percentage of unvaccinated Americans visiting The Bahamas“ On campaign trail, Davis said testing requirements can be fulfilled without travel visa NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An international organization suggested The Bahamas keep its travel health visa as a survey recently found the country to be one of the most popular destinations...

BHTA chief lauds appointment of Chester Cooper as minister of tourism, investment and aviation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) said yesterday that it looks forward to working with newly-elected Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and members of his government. Robert “Sandy” Sands. BHTA President Robert “Sandy” Sands, in a statement, congratulated Davis and the Progressive...

"GB in particular shows a stagnating growth trend compared to NP, the Family Islands and The Bahamas as a whole” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has suggested that recovery efforts on Grand Bahama following Hurricanes Matthew, Irma and Dorian have not been enough to allow the island to return to its pre-hurricane growth trajectory. The report,...

"The party will always be very vibrant and strong… The FNM will move from strength to strength" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has called a series of meetings with the party’s executive and council in order to discuss the way forward. Minnis, who made the comments during an exclusive interview with Eyewitness News yesterday,...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert said he hopes the Davis-led administration moves forward with projects that were left in the pipeline, such as the Prospect Ridge Housing development that was launched in July. In an exclusive interview with Eyewitness News, Minnis said he is disappointed that he was not re-elected to the government for a second term...

GG calls for unity: "Politics are to be set aside until the next five years" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nine government ministers in the new Davis-led administration were sworn in and received their instruments of appointment from the governor general during a ceremony at the Baha Mar Convention Center yesterday. Those ministers include: Tall Pines MP Dr Michael Darville as minister of...