Tag: Bahamas news
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 […]
‘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 […]
FREE COVID TESTING LAUNCHES: Pilot programme to begin on Inagua today
“We have reached out to the private sector to launch our free testing programme” Darville: Benefit of free testing to the wider public will far outweigh cost to govt NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As Inagua struggles with a plethora of coronavirus cases and at least six COVID-related deaths, the island will be among the first to […]
NO APPROVALS HERE: Govt opposes power rate hike on GB; Cabinet committee to review matter
“The government of The Bahamas will not support any rate increase on any portion of the customer base on Grand Bahama Island at this time” Moxey: The application for rate increase is just that — an application NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has established a Cabinet committee to review and address the Grand Bahama Power […]
