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NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police have issued an advisory warning of an increase in sexual assaults on New Providence, particularly in the Bacardi Road area. On Monday two females ages 35 and 37 were sexually assaulted and robbed at their Chippingham residence. According to information received, shortly after 2:20am while the victims were asleep in their apartment, two men gained entry through...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) has released its recommendations on the Ombudsman Bill, 2023, outlining what it says are several opportunities to strengthen the legislation. The Bill seeks to establish a body for transparency, accountability and integrity in the administration and decision-making of public institutions and authorities, and to promote and protect the fundamental rights and...

Dear Editor, Former Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, with his usual lack of foresight, went ahead and purchased the Grand Bahama International Airport for $1, meaning this formerly privately-owned and now severely damaged asset is the problem of the Bahamian Public. While in London last week, Davis announced that it is his government would borrow $200 million to rebuild the airport....

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC officially kicked off its support of the National Family Island Regatta with a $10,000 sponsorship of .  As thousands flocked to Elizabeth Harbour to be a part of the National Family Island Regatta, BTC made its presence felt on the ground, offering many deals for existing and prospective customers while touting the benefits of its broadband...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Despite its association with the deadliest natural disaster in Bahamian history, Abaco was recently recognized at the 15th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) for its resiliency through its recent solar and storage projects.  With 185 mph maximum sustained winds, 2019's Hurricane Dorian left 2,500 people missing & thousands more displaced. “Rebuild stronger and better” was the motto...

NASSAU BAHAMAS — Emphasizing that women need more than "platitudes and promises", The Bahamas Crisis Centre described the national outrage over highly publicized reports of gender-based violence (GBV) as a "wake-up call" for the country. Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson. The non-profit's Director Sandra Dean-Patterson cited recent allegations of sexual assault against a sitting Member of Parliament, the sexual assault of a...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A Bahamian entrepreneur says he remains hopeful for a “diplomatic” resolution to his years-long battle to gain full approval for his Paradise Island lighthouse restoration and beach club project, having now launched an appeal against Chief Justice Ian Winder’s ruling that he had no valid lease agreement. Chief Justice Winder back in February ruled that regrettably there was...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Environment Minister Vaughn Miller says that his ministry is “cracking down” on the indiscriminate clearing of large tracts of land, which studies show contribute to a third of all human-caused greenhouse-gas emissions. Miller while addressing the recent Best Energy Bahamas Expo stated: “It is estimated that about two-thirds of carbon dioxide increase comes from the burning of fossil...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is backing Mexico’s appeal over its $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold US gun manufacturers responsible for facilitating the trafficking of deadly weapons.  Last November, a US District Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed the case against gun manufacturers Smith & Wesson Brands Inc, Sturm Ruger & Co and others which it accused of...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Doctors Hospital Health System (DHHS) has announced that it has started construction on its new $20 million medical facility in Freeport.   Doctors Hospital has reached an agreement to secure the use of the First Commercial Centre for the purpose of establishing a new 25-bed state-of-the-art hospital on the island. The building was acquired for use by...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Having a top-notch tourism product is key, but maintaining a robust pipeline for the most competent, passionate and inspired human capital to deliver service excellence makes the industry flourish.  That is the message leaders in the sector drove home when they spoke to high-school students attending a recent symposium at University of The Bahamas (UB). Attendees at...

MIAMI, FLORIDA — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) hosted 20 students from the University of Miami (UM) at Hidden Worlds’ “Our  Ocean, Our Future Immersive Experience” in continued efforts to promote the importance  of protecting and preserving the ocean.  The Writing for Digital Media class was led by Bahamian journalist and former reporter Kyle Walkine on...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A woman visitor was allegedly lured away from her friends and sexually assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to police, the woman was with friends at a local resort in western New Providence. She was reportedly lured away from her friends and sexually assaulted by a man. Resort security is reportedly assisting police with...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men were arrested in separate incidents after they were found in possession of dangerous drugs on Saturday. In the first incident, officers attached to Operation Cease Fire arrested a 54-year-old man after executing a search warrant on his residence at Market Street shortly before 1pm. Police reportedly discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana and cocaine in...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A group of business owners said that despite project representatives touting the Village Road Improvement Project as be completed, “the job is not done”. In a statement yesterday Michael Fields, spokesperson for the Village Road Business Collective and President of the Four Walls Squash & Social Club explained business owners are voicing their frustration over the lack...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US EXIM Bank is looking to expand its reach in the region according to its top executive who confirmed that meetings with the government on financing opportunities, particularly in the clean and renewable energy space. US EXIM President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis said during a Zoom interview with local journalists on Friday that the bank...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) Executive Director, Matt Aubry weighing in on recommendations for the implementation of a National Insurance Board Fund increase. In December, Minister of State with responsibility for National Insurance Myles Laroda said that the government had not yet made the decision on when the increase would come into effect. Laroda previously suggested an...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Customs Department’s top officials issued a “cease and desist” warning yesterday to persons selling alcoholic beverages in the Bahamian market in violation of distributorship rights. Ralph Munroe, Customs Comptroller during a media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday acknowledged that the Customs Department has received complaints on the issue from some of the country’s...