Before the governing Free National Movement party won the vote of confidence in House Speaker, Halson Moultrie, yesterday, Pineridge MP, Frederick McAlpine chastised the government for wasting time. He said, while the Bahamian people were upset with the Opposition, they are even more disappointed in the current administration. He urged his parliamentary colleagues to be about the people’s business implementing...
Read moreDetailsPolice officials have released artist renderings of three men wanted for questioning in connection with a series of armed robberies that targeted public service vehicles in the southwestern New Providence district. The first suspect stands between 5”10-5’11” tall, medium build and medium brown complexion. The second suspect is described as being 5”5-5’6” tall, brown complexion and medium build. A third...
Read moreDetailsGrand Bahama is set for a major economic boost according to Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Hubert Minnis, who announced in Parliament yesterday that an estimated $4 billion will be injected into its economy in short order. Slated as an oil refinery and storage facility east of the island, the approved project is being facilitated by the Oban Energies Management...
Read moreDetailsSpeaker of the House, Halson Moultrie, admitted in Parliament yesterday that he was wrong for comments made against members of the Official Opposition. Moultrie made the apologetic remarks after House members participated in a 'no confidence' vote against the Speaker, which did not pass. The four opposition members voted in favour of the resolution while 24 members of the governing...
Read moreDetailsTwenty-one-year-old Handerea Rolle, who become a Bahamian Internet sensation in recent weeks, was hauled before the courts today on drug charges regarding yesterday’s seizure of 1 ¾ pounds of marijuana. Rolle's snap chat video went viral two weeks ago and she made the now famous comment " “Broke people shop Miami and I shop in Florida. Along side Rolle, Illano...
Read moreDetailsThe Department of Immigration was outfitted on new state of the art equipment aimed at assisting Immigration Officers with better carrying out their duties. Immigration Director Clarence Russell said the equipment, which includes body cams, dash cams, and two-way radios – will ensure the safety of the officers while carrying out their duties and also protect the integrity of the...
Read moreDetailsThe Downtown Nassau Partnership's plan for the revitalization of the nation's capital was unveiled during a press conference held at the British Colonial Hilton yesterday. The unveiling was led by Minister of Tourism, Dionisio D'Aguliar, Minister of Transport, Frankie Campbell, and the partnership's Managing Director, Ed Fields. The proposed layout includes an electric shuttle system, which will be powered buses...
Read moreDetailsEnglerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin returned to the House of Assembly today after she was suspended by House Speaker Haltson Moultrie for two sessions. Hanna Martin maintained her suspension was unjust and called for the speaker to expunge all of the contributions of support from Free National Movement Parlmentarians at last week’s sitting. She said the speaker made a gross...
Read moreDetailsMinister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren Henfield, attended a ceremony commemorating the opening of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). The event was held at the British Colonial Hilton on February 8. Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to The Bahamas, His Excellency Huang Qinguo and his wife Madame Zheng Chuncao hosted the event. Also in attendance were:...
Read moreDetailsBahamians seeking home ownership through government are expected to receive a major discount. Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Hubert Minnis, shared details on the new initiative yesterday. The venture was first announced by the prime minister during his national New Year's address. The low-cost lots land initiative is expected to spur economic growth with land being made available as early as June...
Read moreDetailsHealth Minister Dr. Duane Sands met with parents from Garvin Tynes Primary School on Monday to hear their concerns on the recent cases of Tuberculosis (TB) on the campus. Sands told members of the press on Tuesday the TB surveillance unit will screen all the students at the school out of caution. Last week, the health minister revealed there were...
Read moreDetailsJust over two years after Hurricane Joaquin devastated the central and southern Bahamas, victims rendered homeless by the storm are receiving much-needed aid thanks to the efforts of the personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). With a price tag of more than $1 million, nine new homes, which were rebuilt as part of phase two of the agency's...
Read moreDetailsMinister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Renward Wells, yesterday said he was disappointed in local farmers after a video went viral of a group them protesting in front of the Prime Minister's Cable Beach office Monday. The video showed the Prime Minister ignoring protestors as he entered his car and sped away. One of the farmers cried shame and disgrace...
Read moreDetailsThe creation of a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) to guide the development of the incoming National Statistical System (NSS) is a key part of the mandate of Component II: National Statistics of the Public Financial Management and Performance Monitoring Reform (PFM/PMR) Project. In fulfilment of this task, the Ministry of Finance is set to host a...
Read moreDetailsAmid public concerns about a possible tuberculosis (TB) outbreak at the Garvin Tynes Primary School, along with a series of complaints from its teaching staff, the school's principal is now at odds with Bahamas Union of Teacher's President, Belinda Wilson. Wilson claimed that she had been stood up twice by Carolyn Wright-Mitchell and is demanded that the principal make the...
Read moreDetailsThe Point hotel completed its first phase of the multi-billion dollar resort with plans for a boardwalk, additional restaurants and water features. Point President, Daniel Liu, spoke to the expansion. "This project will be done by 2019, the soft opening by April 2020," Liu said. "From Bay Street to boardwalk, we want to encourage the people to come out so...
Read moreDetailsMinister of the Environment & Housing, the Hon. Romauld S. Ferreira, released the shortlist of seven qualified firms that were chosen from a total of 18 applicants who submitted Expressions of Interest (EOI), to be considered for submitting landfill remediation proposals to the government. A proposal to government would detail how the company plans to deconstruct, remediate, and operate the...
Read moreDetailsMinister of the Environment & Housing, the Hon. Romauld S. Ferreira reminded contractors of their duty to protect the environment at Thursday’s ‘Moving Forward’ Contractors Association’s Construction Training Seminar, under the theme “Building Each Other for a Better Bahamas.” Minister of the Environment & Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira gave opening remarks at the ‘Moving Forward’ Contractors Association’s Construction...
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