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Minnis bashes PLP leader “A lousy MP would end up to be a lousy prime minister” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said if reelected, a Minnis-led government would end the COVID-19 emergency orders in November and implement a “bold” economic vision for the country. Cars parked at the Free National Movement's drive-in rally on New Providence on...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government debt is expected to hit an estimated $11.5 billion in the next four years, according to the 2021 pre-election fiscal and economic outlook data by the Ministry of Finance. Government debt for fiscal year 2021/22 is budgeted to be $10.9 billion, according to the report, dated August 27. It noted that prospective borrowings to meet the...

PSA unsure how many members' deaths in the past few weeks have been related to COVID Chairman says even "losing one member is far too much" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Staff Association (PSA) Executive Chairman Sonny Miller said yesterday that the association has changed its position on COVID-19 vaccinations and is now "pleading" with its members to get vaccinated. Miller's...

Thompson: Pre-election report lends transparency to new administration NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An incoming administration will not meet millions in unpaid and undisclosed arrears like the Minnis administration did in 2017, State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said yesterday. Commenting on the Pre-Election Economic & Fiscal Update, Thompson said that despite Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnis administration has...

“It is disgusting that politics has sunken to this level; however, I am undeterred in my pursuit of a second term of service” WSC general manager says info in the public domain “being completely misrepresented” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson yesterday fired back against what he called "false allegations" over his involvement in...

Central Bank says allocations not being earmarked for lending to govt NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank of The Bahamas has received a $247 million boost to its external reserves through a special International Monetary Fund (IMF) facility, the bank confirmed in a recent statement. The Central Bank said that in an effort to assist countries in their response to...

Another 223 COVID infections recorded on Wednesday and Thursday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas set another bleak milestone of 3,000-plus coronavirus cases in a single month, a record since the onset of the pandemic, with five days remaining in the month. The most cases recorded in a single month previously was 2,612 cases in October 2020, the peak of the second...

PM’s snap election rationale? ‘You will see as we progress’ Davis says 'Get to know me' as constituents know me NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As COVID- 19 numbers continue to surge, hundreds of political candidates and supporters gathered throughout the country in marches, motorcades, and parades to nominate for the upcoming General Election. Despite the COVID-19 protocols in place, the day...

Halkitis and Cartwright arrive at Yellow Elder Primary with motorcades NASSAU, BAHAMAS — At least seven candidates from varying political parties nominated and paid their $400 in the St Barnabas constituency yesterday, to officially enter the race for the highly-contest seat currently held by Free National Movement (FNM) incumbent, Shanendon Cartwright When Cartwright arrived at Yellow Elder Primary School around...

New Grand Commonwealth Party emerges on nomination day, Michelle Malcolm for Bains and Grants Town NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several independent candidates and fringe political parties have nominated in constituencies throughout the country, however, none will put forth a full slate of 39 candidates for the September 16 General Election, The Democratic National Alliance (DNA), which was launched in 2011 and...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating the break-in and vandalization of the Free National Movement (FNM) headquarters on Mackey Street. FNM Chairman Carl Culmer said the office manager discovered the break-in around 6am when she entered the building to collect additional paraphernalia for Nomination Day and discovered that the ceiling was compromised in the lobby. Parts of the ceiling at...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Faced with overwhelming hours, coronavirus fatigue and being stretched to do the jobs of two and three personnel on wards, nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers need help and additional personnel as the healthcare sector has “fallen off a cliff”. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Williams said nurses continue to show up to serve the Bahamian...

NTCUB says MOU still pending ratification by central council Former Labour director says MOU "no threat" to FNM and only "politically motivated" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several affiliates of the National Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas (NCTUB) declared yesterday that they were not involved in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) that was...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As new restrictions against unvaccinated people begin to be implemented in some jurisdictions, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said yesterday that it does not recommend similar restrictions for those who have yet to receive the jab in the region. Fewer than 25 percent of the Latin Americas and the Caribbean have been vaccinated. The region has...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis said yesterday that he has been in discussions with the umbrella trade unions since the end of the 2017 General Election. Davis made the comment during a signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas (NCTUB) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas (NCTUB) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on issues the party intends to address should the PLP win the upcoming General Election. Progressive Liberal Party Leader (PLP) Philip Brave Davis being embraced by union leaders. During a joint...

"Where are you going to be put? We have a great demand for beds", BNU President NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As videos surface of Bahamians taking to the ‘milk crate challenge’, in which the majority of crate climbers fall from several feet in the air, Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) President Amancha Williams yesterday discouraged the latest social media dare, reminding the...

PRD unable to speak to people in quarantine voting on Election Day NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson said yesterday that the Parliamentary Registration Department has advanced consultations with the Ministry of Health to ensure a “safe general election”, noting that the latest rounds of meetings were held yesterday afternoon. “We are continuing our consultation so that we can...