Tag: Always a headline ahead
Letters to the Editor: So, how rich are these police officers now?
Dear Editor, During the FNM’s tenure, PLP operatives complained constantly about damages paid to abuse victims by the courts. It is therefore quite incredible that so soon after coming to office, the PLP government would come to a secret settlement with senior police officers, pay them with our money, and decline to say how much […]
Exuma festivities kick off with Water Supplier’s support
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Islands across The Bahamas are, once again, inviting Bahamians and tourists to enjoy their annual display of music, food, and overall local culture this summer. After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barraterre Development Association (BDA) emphasized that the long-awaited regatta and homecoming festivals cater to the body, mind, […]
Former House Speaker, minister and MP Vernon Symonette dies
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is leading tributes to former Member of Parliament, Cabinet minister, and Speaker of The House of Assembly Vernon Symonette who died this morning. Davis said Symonette served his country well, “advanced their ideals and was a fair referee as House Speaker”. Symonette was first elected to the […]
HEAVY TOLL: COVID-19 impact on The Bahamas estimated at $9.5 billion
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The total cost of the impact and effect of COVID-19 on The Bahamas is estimated at $9.5 billion, with the Bahamian economy expected to return to its pre-pandemic level by 2024. The report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) titled, […]
PM Davis: No investigation into Coleby-Davis allegations
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Philip Davis says police never launched an investigation into allegations that Jobeth Colebey-Davis struck an officer with her car. During debate in the House of Assembly yesterday, the prime minister appeared to distinguish an official investigation from what he said was police merely performing an internal inquiry to determine who […]
SERIOUS PROBLEM: Health and Wellness Minister laments increase in mental illness
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the country has a “serious problem” with mental health, noting that there are now more persons on the streets displaying obvious signs of mental illness. Darville while speaking at the release of a report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the United […]
NOT THERE YET: Gov’t pushing hard towards 70 percent vaccination goal
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that the country is at its “plateau” with regards to COVID-19 vaccinations, adding that the government is “pushing hard” to reach its 70 percent vaccination goal. Darville was speaking at the release of a report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on […]
DIVERSIFY: Draft National Trade Policy calls for improved export diversification for external shock resilience
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas must ultimately improve the diversification of its exports to enhance its resilience to external shocks according to a draft of the country’s National Trade Policy. The draft document which gives a thorough background analysis of The Bahamas’ trade performance and its underlying challenges has noted that overall exports of The […]
TOUGH MEASURES: New commissioner outlines agenda
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – New Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander is promising a robust crime-fighting approach as he takes the reins of the Royal Bahamas Police Force in an era of soaring violence and all-time high rates of killing. Fernander was sworn in as the ninth police commissioner in an independent Bahamas during a grand ceremony […]
RECORD: Royal Fidelity completes largest private placement in country to-date
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — RF Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd has announced that it has successfully completed a BS$219 million private placement – the largest in the country to date. The offering, which closed on June 28, 2022, was fully underwritten by Royal Fidelity. The investment bank acted as the Financial Advisor, Placement, and Escrow Agent […]
