Tag: Bahamas
WHAT REPORT?: Former Minnis administration had BPL board probe since November 2020
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is reviewing an external report conducted by a foreign organization into the controversial termination of members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board in 2018 — under the Minnis administration. During the first Office of the Prime Minister press briefing under the Davis administration, Press Secretary Clint Watson revealed […]
ENTERING THE RACE: Iram Lewis announces run for FNM leader as party turns 50
Lewis pledges to get FNM “back on track” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis, one of the seven Free National Movement members who captured seats in the House of Assembly in the general election, announced yesterday that he will vie for leadership of the party at its convention next month. The announcement […]
INJURED AND FORGOTTEN: Nurse electrically shocked in ICU has yet to receive MRI
Bahamas Nurses Union lament management for failing to expedite process NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A nurse, who sustained an electrical shock along with a doctor in the Intensive Care Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital remains at home with limited mobility and awaiting diagnostic assessment some three weeks later, according to the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU). BNU […]
PM “engaging with experts” to formulate position on oil drilling
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis is “engaging with experts” to determine his administration’s position on oil drilling going forward, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson. Watson advised the Prime Minister has engaged the experts to determine whether his position on the matter will change or remain the same, during the first Office of […]
Former admin claims “strong foundation” left for Prospect Ridge development
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Viana Gardiner yesterday fired back against claims by Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis that nothing has been done to create a master plan for the Prospect Ridge Community for Young Professionals, noting that the development had advanced further and faster than any similar subdivision. Senator Gardiner, former chief operations officer in the […]
Housing: Government moving ahead with 21-lot Abaco development
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is moving ahead with a 21-lot subdivision in Spring City, Abaco, according to Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis. At the first Office of the Prime Minster press briefing, Coleby-Davis said: “Our first priority was to look at how we can assist the persons in Abaco because we understand that they suffered […]
Government launches successful free COVID-19 testing pilot program on Inagua
MATTHEW TOWN, INAGUA — The government’s free COVID-19 testing program was launched in Inagua yesterday. Inagua was selected as the launch site because of a recent outbreak of the virus after the election campaign, which sadly resulted in the deaths of several people. In line with its COVID Action Plan, the government also provided residents […]
‘NOBODY CALLED ME’: Grieving mother recounts tragedy of baby girl’s death at PMH
Protest planned for Saturday in Rawson Square at 12pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amidst renewed concerns surrounding the treatment of women at the Princess Margaret Hospital Maternity Ward, one mother recounted her heartbreaking experience of losing her baby girl, but not being told of her death until two days later. The latest harrowing tale comes during […]
‘Rationale is Clear’: PLP administration will keep Office of the Spouse of The Prime Minister despite criticisms
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration has decided to keep the Office of The Spouse of the Prime Minister, confirmed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service yesterday. The office was established in March 2018 under the Minnis administration and was met with mixed reviews over its purpose. Speaking to Eyewitness News, Mitchell said the […]
