Tag: Always a headline ahead
Letter to the Editor: Ceasefire now
Editor, Joining the voices of nongovernmental organizations, feminist movements, and activists all over the world, Equality Bahamas calls for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the occupation of Palestine by Israel. The genocide in Gaza is not an isolated event that can be ignored by Black people, Bahamian people, Caribbean people, or people of […]
PM: ‘Assault’ on offshore financial centers caused 50 percent decline in the financial services sector’s contribution to GDP
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis stated that the ‘assault’ on offshore financial centers, which began in 2000, significantly reduced The Bahamas’ financial services segment contribution to GDP from 30 percent to 15 percent, as he highlighted the impact of ‘blacklisting’ on offshore financial centers. During a press briefing in Botswana on Monday, where […]
Grand Bahama Port Authority set to open Nassau office
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is set to establish a physical presence in Nassau with the launch of a satellite office this week as it aims to solidify its growth strategies, according to its principal and director Rupert Hayward. Hayward, the grandson of former GBPA co-chair Sir Jack Hayward, responding to […]
Police in Exuma investigating alleged drowning of 74-year-old caucasian man
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police on the island of Exuma are investigating the reported drowning of an adult Caucasian male. Authorities were alerted around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18th, 2024, that the 74-year-old man encountered difficulties while diving in the waters off Normans Cay. Efforts were made to retrieve the victim from the water, and […]
Central Bank issues alert over consumer loan scam
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank is cautioning the public to avoid falling victim to fake internet ads and social media posts offering loans and other financial services purportedly from the Central Bank of The Bahamas. The regulator, in a notice on the consumer loan alert scam, warned that links associated with these posts should […]
“WE WILL WEED OUT THE BAD APPLES”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander is reaffirming his commitment to addressing rogue officers within the Royal Bahamas Police Force and building trust with the wider Bahamian community. Just last week, an officer was charged with alleged possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. Several weeks ago, another officer was charged with four […]
PM IN BOTSWANA: Strategic collaborations and scholarships for Bahamians announced
BOTSWANA — Prime Minister Philip Davis announced Monday afternoon that the government has secured valuable scholarships for Bahamian students through strategic collaborative discussions with the government of Botswana. Prime Minister Davis described the new agreement as “a testament to our commitment to education and mutual growth.” He further revealed that The Bahamas also signed a […]
Bill to lower boaters’ registration fees promised within two weeks
MCCANNS, LONG ISLAND — Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper announced that boaters’ registration fees will decrease “within the next two weeks” as a bill to readjust them is set to be laid. Those fees were restructured at the start of the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Earlier this year, there was an outcry from the boating community […]