The Big Story

Blockchain and crypto currency dominated business calendars this week as New Providence plays host to several conferences dedicated to the innovative financial products. Yesterday, the Central Bank of the Bahamas hosted a half-day blockchain seminar where industry leaders in the field collaborated to educate their audience on the significance of the digital ledger for economic transactions. But the real draw...

Coordinators of the 2018 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival are moving forward with the annual road party despite the government’s refusal to help fund the event. According to event organizers, no event delays are expected as the May 5 launch date approaches. “I know that the bands are definitely moving full steam ahead,” said Bastian, “I believe it’s going to come to...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The Bahamas’ role in the region is rapidly moving towards one of “more leadership” because of the country’s ability to rapidly respond in times of natural disasters such as Hurricanes, Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren Henfield said Tuesday. Henfield, who took over the Chair as Head of Delegation for The Bahamas following Prime Minister, Dr....

President of the Bahamas Contractors Association says he is confident that contractors on the island of Grand Bahama are capable of facilitating the build out of the $5.5 billion dollar oil refinery and storage facility set to be constructed on the island. "I don’t see that being outside of the scope of the contractors on Grand Bahama when it comes to...

The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA) has appointed Gershan Alexander Major as their new CEO. Major, who assumed office on February 5, is responsible for providing leadership for the Association by working with its Board of Directors and executive management team to establish and execute long-range goals, strategies and policies. He will have overall responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of BGOA,...

The Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced Leashja Grant as their Player of the Year and First Team All Star yesterday. Grant dominated in her first season at Lakehead University, leading the Timberwolves to a third place finish in the OUA West. "I am extremely proud of Leashja Grant," Coach Jon Kreiner said about the 6’4” forward. “ I’m her first...

Five local athletes look to end the indoor track and field season with a bang this weekend at the International Association of Athletic Federations’ (IAAF) World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Warren Fraser, Donald Thomas, Alonzo Russell, Devynne Charlton and Jamal Wilson will all be looking to medal at the champions for the first time. Wilson and Thomas will...

A woman is confirmed dead this morning as police investigate the scene of the country's latest traffic fatality. The pedestrian, who lost her life on West Bay Street, was the third in less than 48 hours, bringing the traffic fatality count to 15 for the year. Incident 14 occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday when an elderly male, walking on...

The country's murder count jumped by one Tuesday as a man was confirmed dead by police. The shooting incident, still under investigation, occurred in Yellow Elder Gardens. According to reports, shortly before 11:00pm, a male and female arrived at a residence on Seymour Street, Yellow Elder Gardens. As the male was about to secure the premises, he was approached by...

While there may be farmers who aren't keen on the idea of Haitian imports being introduced to the local Agricultural industry, there are some agriculturalists who are rallying behind Prime Minister, Hubert Minnis' efforts to widen the variety of agricultural imports into the country. Some, like Bahamian agricultural, Shomekhan Cargill, acknowledged that many Bahamian farmers feel as though the local...

The country's escalating crime problem is creating more traffic in an already strained Accident and Emergency department of the Princess Margaret Hospital. According to health minister, Dr. Duane Sands, persons seeking standard care are often put to the side for victims of violent crimes. "While many of the victims die at the scene," he said, "you still have a number...

The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) is devising a plan to honor the late Sir Durward Knowles. BOC president Romell Knowles, in an interview with Eyewitness News Sports, said Sir Durward’s legacy is one that is unmatched, and that the BOC is planning  a large tribute in his honor. “Sir Durward was instrumental in the development of The Bahamas Olympic movement,”...

A man is dead after being killed in a four-car collision at the corner of Malcom Road and East Street yesterday. Police say the victim was struck after a woman - who was involved in a hit and run just a few minutes prior- fled the scene only to cause the fatal wreck. A medical doctor who was on scene,...

After a lengthy delay, the highly publicized extortion case involving former Chairman of the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), Frank Smith; returned to the Nassau Street Complex. Chief Magistrate, Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, expected to move forward with today’s proceedings, which allege that Smith attempted to bribe and extort money from a privately contracted cleaning company, while he served as Chairman of PHA....