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NIPPING IT IN THE BUD: No virus outbreak on Abaco but PM says “strict protocols” still needed
Minnis: We will be even more aggressive in trying to get vaccines ASAP NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Individuals traveling between Abaco mainland and its surrounding cays will not be required to undergo an RT-PCR test or obtain a travel health visa, according to the latest amendment to the emergency order. The Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic)(Risk […]
Local beauty salon to host pop-up shop event to bring awareness uterine disease
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — This spring, local beauty salon ContourMe Body Studio wants Bahamians to shop for a good cause as it hosts a Spring Fling 2021 Pop Up to raise awareness about endometriosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), endometriosis is a painful disease affecting the uterus, where the kind of […]
Doctors Hospital board votes to issue 2 million existing common shares to Fairfax financial
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pending the approval of the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, the board of directors of Doctors Hospital has voted to issue 2,000,000 of its unissued and authorized common shares to a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited of Toronto, Canada, (Fairfax) at a subscription price of B$6.75 per share. Proceeds from the […]
SANDS RETURNS: Five more candidates ratified by FNM council
Thompson ratified for East Grand Bahama NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) council ratified five more candidates last night, confirming the candidacy of Dr Duane Sands for Elizabeth and Minister of State for Finance and Senator Kwasi Thompson for East Grand Bahama. The FNM council also ratified Courtney Coulibaly, Centreville; Vandea Stuart, South […]
CLEARING THE AIR: PM says Seabreeze MP not directly part of investigations
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis clarified yesterday that former Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture Lanisha Rolle is not directly a part of an investigation currently underway, nor is she being investigated. Rolle tendered her resignation as minister of youth, sports, and culture on Tuesday, but did not provide a reason for […]
NOT ME: Bostwick-Dean says she is not seeking election nomination
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Lisa Bostwick-Dean yesterday debunked rumors she will receive a candidacy nomination for the Seabreeze constituency, insisting she will not be vying for a seat in the upcoming general election. Bostwick-Dean made the announcement in the Senate as she warned Bahamians to be careful of where they get their information and only […]
WHAT GLASS CEILING?: PM defends lack of female leadership in govt
“Women are doing very well” says Minnis NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As he defended the lack of women in leadership positions in the government, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he looks forward to the day The Bahamas has its first female prime minister. Minnis was responding to questions regarding the resignation of the only […]
BTC gets new chief; André Foster to become one of the youngest CEOs in company’s history
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd (BTC) yesterday announced the appointment of André Foster as the company’s chief executive officer effective March 1, 2021. Foster is one of the youngest Bahamian CEOs in the company’s history, moving on from his most recent role as head of operations for BTC for the last nine […]
Business license requests back on track by Monday, says Inland Revenue controller
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Inland Revenue’s acting controller yesterday acknowledged there were delays in the processing of business licenses, telling Eyewitness News the department should be back on track by March 1. Gaynell Rolle explained the delay had been in large part due to the fact that the department was also tasked with assisting […]
BUILD FORWARD: IDB governors back $3.5B program to help Caribbean countries recover
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have backed a $3.5 billion multi-year program to help Caribbean countries sustainably recover while making technological leaps that will bring about a transformational future. The Build Forward initiative includes a multi-donor facility to provide targeted grant and concessional financing for smart and resilient […]
THE FUTURE IS GREEN: Eeden Farms links technology and agriculture
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian tech-enabled hydroponic containerized farming company is aiming to change the perception of what sustainable farming is and offer fresh organic produce year-round. Serial entrepreneur Lincoln Deal II said yesterday the idea to develop Eeden Farms was conceptualized eight years ago, starting as a research paper. Deal, while speaking at the […]
“NIB IS NOT ENOUGH”: Some residents feel shut out amid pandemic
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Some Bahamians have been left in a bind by the National Insurance Board (NIB) as the economic pinch of COVID-19 has tightened across the country. Since March 2020, Bahamians received bi-weekly assistance from the government in the amount of $200. According to NIB’s website, the unemployment benefit was originally part of a […]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?: Voters say they feel political parties are just the same
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid rumors of an early election, some residents said they are straying away from voting for a political party rather than a candidate, as they feel the running political parties are no different from each other. Otiska Tarpley, who recently moved to Nassau from Freeport, told Eyewitness News: “It’s the same party; […]
