Tag: Bahamas news
REGIONAL THREAT: PM calls for Haitian-led solutions amid uptick in ‘dangerous’ migration
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday warned regional leaders the crisis in Haiti poses substantial threats to The Bahamas and neighboring countries due to the significant increase in “irregular and often dangerous” migration. Davis made the remarks during his intervention at the opening session of the Heads of Summit meeting of the Community […]
Entrepreneur demands answers over status of RCL’s Paradise Island project
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday urged Royal Caribbean to publicly indicate whether they have scaled back on their plans for a multi-billion beach club project on Paradise Island. Toby Smith, principal of Paradise Island Lighthouse & Beach Club company, expressed optimism over a positive resolution to his long-running battle regarding his Crown land […]
BTC Independent technicians demand meeting over contract agreements
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Angry BTC contract technicians yesterday demanded a seat with the CEO to voice concerns about a contract that they claim was revised without their consultation. Within the former agreement, members were allowed a one-year contract that was decreased to a six-month period. Martin Clarke, a spokesman for the group, stated that the […]
Court of Appeal finds that judge wrong to threaten insurance agent over legal costs award
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal has determined that a Supreme Court judge erred when she informed an insurance agent that her bill for her legal costs against her former employer was too high and that she could get less upon taxation by the court if she did not accept the judge’s $60,000 award. […]
Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs to create National Food Policy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs will seek to create a National Food Policy this year that will drive food security in The Bahamas. Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources, and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay Sweeting said that he is excited about this new initiative. “This agricultural policy […]
