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TOO SOON: CPSA suggests Bahamas should not adopt CDC’s maskless policy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) President Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler suggested yesterday that not enough is known about the COVID-19 vaccine to adopt policies in The Bahamas that would allow residents to go maskless after being full vaccinated. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that fully vaccinated individuals […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) President Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler suggested yesterday that not enough is known about... read more »

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 at 3:58 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021 at 3:57 am Sloan Smith

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CONFIDENCE: Wilchcombe says West GB and Bimini will make the “right choice” at the polls

Former minister eager to “continue the work I started in the constituency”  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday he is confident he will win the West Grand Bahama and Bimini seat in the upcoming general election. Wilchcombe was among seven candidates to be ratified by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) on […]

Former minister eager to “continue the work I started in the constituency”  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe... read more »

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessMay 14, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:51 am Natario McKenzie

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SHUT DOWN: Court of Appeal denies Nygard’s application for Privy Council appeal

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal has denied Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s application for conditional leave to appeal to the Privy Council its decision to dismiss an appeal that sought to quash a judge’s contempt of court order. On February 4 of this year, the applicant filed a notice of motion for conditional […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal has denied Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s application for conditional leave to appeal... read more »

May 14, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:51 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessMay 14, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:48 am Natario McKenzie

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SEEKING CLARITY: Oil drilling opponents claim BPC owes govt for license fees; call on company to clarify

BREEF head: BPC must sort out license fees before applying to renew But BPC new incoming CEO says oil company has “the right to extend” its licenses NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Oil exploration opponents have called for “clarity” of Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) license fees, while “vehemently” rejecting assertions by its chief executive that the company […]

BREEF head: BPC must sort out license fees before applying to renew But BPC new incoming CEO says oil company... read more »

May 14, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:48 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021 at 3:46 am Sloan Smith

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REMOVE THEM: Rape allegations spur human rights group to demand ban on male officers at immigration safe house

HRB suggests incident not isolated but result of predatory culture; Immigration Dept says matter was investigated “Someone has to have the courage to bring it to an end” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Human Rights Bahamas (HRB) yesterday called for the immediate removal of all male officers from the Department of Immigration’s “safe house” and demanded a […]

HRB suggests incident not isolated but result of predatory culture; Immigration Dept says matter was investigated “Someone has to have... read more »

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 at 3:46 am | Sloan Smith

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“CHECK MY HISTORY”: PM dismisses accusations of govt using public purse for campaign travel

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday dismissed accusations of the Free National Movement (FNM) campaigning on the public’s purse, insisting opponents can simply “check my history”. In an interview with Eyewitness News, the prime minister said: “Go and check my history. Check my history. From day one, I have said and I […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday dismissed accusations of the Free National Movement (FNM) campaigning on the... read more »

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:59 am | Royston Jones Jr. | 1

LocalMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:58 am Sloan Smith

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“HUMANITARIAN”: Govt will assist displaced shantytown residents, says social services minister

Minister tells migrants not to be afraid to come forward for assistance  Campbell: The Ministry of Social Services is not the Department of Immigration NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Shantytown residents on Abaco who are expected to be displaced following the demolition of their homes can seek assistance from social services, said Minister of Social Services Frankie […]

Minister tells migrants not to be afraid to come forward for assistance  Campbell: The Ministry of Social Services is not... read more »

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:57 am Natario McKenzie

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RUNNING OUT OF TIME: “Uncertainty” looms as Dorian tax breaks set to expire, says Abaco Chamber

Hutton says Abaco residents have tried to engage govt to no avail NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the Hurricane Dorian tax breaks set to expire at the end of June, Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday there is now a great deal of “uncertainty” on the island among residents and second homeowners looking to rebuild. […]

Hutton says Abaco residents have tried to engage govt to no avail NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the Hurricane Dorian tax... read more »

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:57 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:56 am Sloan Smith

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OWN IT: Major support for 100% Bahamian-owned cannabis industry, survey finds

NASSAU, BAHAMAS —  The majority of respondents surveyed in a recent Public Domain poll supported Bahamians having 100 percent ownership in cannabis cultivation, production and distribution. The survey, obtained by Eyewitness News, was conducted as part of the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana’s (BNCM) work to gauge the opinions of residents on cannabis and its related […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS —  The majority of respondents surveyed in a recent Public Domain poll supported Bahamians having 100 percent ownership... read more »

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:56 am | Sloan Smith

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Pilot and passengers walked away from ditched plane after engine caught ablaze

AAIA: Probable cause of accident a “catastrophic failure” of a cylinder of the left engine NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 57-year-old pilot of a Piper Aztec PA-23-250 aircraft with two passengers onboard successfully navigated the small plane, which had its left engine ablaze and inoperable, to shallow waters off Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, where the aircraft was […]

AAIA: Probable cause of accident a “catastrophic failure” of a cylinder of the left engine NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 57-year-old... read more »

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:56 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:49 am Natario McKenzie

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Securities regulator secures Privy Council decision in decade-old legal battle

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The securities industry regulator has secured a Privy Council decision in its favor in a decade-old legal battle with Fundhaven (formerly Accuvest Fund Services) and South America Investment Fund Ltd. In a release yesterday, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) noted a judgment was issued by the Judicial Committee of the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The securities industry regulator has secured a Privy Council decision in its favor in a decade-old legal... read more »

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:49 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:42 am Natario McKenzie

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TAKE FLIGHT: Bahamas must maximize returns on airspace takeover, urges local aviation industry operator

“Aviation is more than flying a plane; we have to bring in aviation mechanics and when you look at it, that is revenue that Bahamians are missing out on” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local aviation industry operator yesterday stressed that this nation must maximize returns from the management of its sovereign space, noting: “We have […]

“Aviation is more than flying a plane; we have to bring in aviation mechanics and when you look at it,... read more »

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 at 3:42 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm Sloan Smith

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Davis congratulates parties in debate series; slams FNM’s abstention

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday congratulated the participants of the first National Election Debate series and slammed the Free National Movement (FNM) for its failure to participate. The first installment of the four-part debate series, which is being hosted in collaboration with The University of The Bahamas (UB) […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday congratulated the participants of the first National Election... read more »

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm | Sloan Smith

LocalMay 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:57 am Sloan Smith

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PROTECT THE ELDERLY: COVID death results in renewed restrictions at senior citizens homes

Elder care home outbreak not reported for two weeks Minister could not confirm whether six infected individuals were vaccinated or not NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell advised yesterday that restrictions will be reinforced at all elderly care homes after one of the facilities had a COVID-19 exposure resulting in one death and […]

Elder care home outbreak not reported for two weeks Minister could not confirm whether six infected individuals were vaccinated or... read more »

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:57 am | Sloan Smith

LocalMay 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:41 am Sloan Smith

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TRAGEDY AFTERMATH: Social services assisting more than 40 people impacted by recent fires

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The back-to-back fires on Jennie Street and Fritz Lane last week impacted 42 people, according to Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell. Campbell, who was speaking to reporters on the matter outside Cabinet yesterday, provided an update on the assistance provided to those families, including short-term shelter, food and clothing. He said in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The back-to-back fires on Jennie Street and Fritz Lane last week impacted 42 people, according to Social... read more »

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:41 am | Sloan Smith

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“WE WILL GET YOU”: Dames warns would-be criminals amid increase in drug busts

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday warned individuals partaking in illegal activities that they will pay for their crimes when caught. Dames’ strong deterrent was issued amidst a recent increase in police drug interdictions and arrests. On Monday, officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit recovered 161 lbs of suspected cocaine, valued […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday warned individuals partaking in illegal activities that they will pay... read more »

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:39 am | Sloan Smith

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SOCIETY OF LAWS: DPM says Bahamas must take a stand against shantytowns if it doesn’t want to be like Haiti

Abaco shantytown demolitions will continue despite scolding from UN Bannister warns New Providence squatters are next NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister suggested yesterday that the government will move forward with the demolition of shantytowns on Abaco, insisting that he has a job to do in eradicating illegal dwellings. […]

Abaco shantytown demolitions will continue despite scolding from UN Bannister warns New Providence squatters are next NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy... read more »

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:36 am | Sloan Smith

BusinessMay 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:28 am Natario McKenzie

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BAD TO WORSE: Shantytown resurgence further exacerbates Abaco’s “housing crisis”, says Chamber president

ABACO, BAHAMAS — The re-emergence of shantytowns on Abaco is merely exacerbating the housing crisis on the hurricane-ravaged island, according to its Chamber of Commerce president. Ken Hutton, the Abaco Chamber of Commerce president, told Eyewitness News: “I’m not taking sides on the issue, because that is not we do that, but we support the […]

ABACO, BAHAMAS — The re-emergence of shantytowns on Abaco is merely exacerbating the housing crisis on the hurricane-ravaged island, according... read more »

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:28 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessMay 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:10 am Natario McKenzie

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INTO THE FUTURE: Bahamas Cabinet goes digital

Thompson says ministers do not have to physically attend Cabinet meetings to participate NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Cabinet of The Bahamas has now transitioned to a digital platform designed to improve the processes and operating procedures in the Cabinet Office, according to State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson. Thompson officially announced the launch of the […]

Thompson says ministers do not have to physically attend Cabinet meetings to participate NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Cabinet of The... read more »

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 at 3:10 am | Natario McKenzie

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“Absolute explosion” of health visa applications; reports of returning Bahamians unable to receive health visas

Over 5,000 applicants per day Some travelers report being stranded in the US as they seek to return home today NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said today that the government has had to adjust its manpower and approvals process to handle an “absolute explosion” in health visa applications, noting “we’re up to over […]

Over 5,000 applicants per day Some travelers report being stranded in the US as they seek to return home today... read more »

May 11, 2021May 12, 2021 at 12:25 pm | Natario McKenzie | 4