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Grand Bahama Port Authority set to open Nassau office
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is set to establish a physical presence in Nassau with the launch of a satellite office this week as it aims to solidify its growth strategies, according to its principal and director Rupert Hayward. Hayward, the grandson of former GBPA co-chair Sir Jack Hayward, responding to […]
Police in Exuma investigating alleged drowning of 74-year-old caucasian man
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police on the island of Exuma are investigating the reported drowning of an adult Caucasian male. Authorities were alerted around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18th, 2024, that the 74-year-old man encountered difficulties while diving in the waters off Normans Cay. Efforts were made to retrieve the victim from the water, and […]
Central Bank issues alert over consumer loan scam
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank is cautioning the public to avoid falling victim to fake internet ads and social media posts offering loans and other financial services purportedly from the Central Bank of The Bahamas. The regulator, in a notice on the consumer loan alert scam, warned that links associated with these posts should […]
“WE WILL WEED OUT THE BAD APPLES”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander is reaffirming his commitment to addressing rogue officers within the Royal Bahamas Police Force and building trust with the wider Bahamian community. Just last week, an officer was charged with alleged possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. Several weeks ago, another officer was charged with four […]
PM IN BOTSWANA: Strategic collaborations and scholarships for Bahamians announced
BOTSWANA — Prime Minister Philip Davis announced Monday afternoon that the government has secured valuable scholarships for Bahamian students through strategic collaborative discussions with the government of Botswana. Prime Minister Davis described the new agreement as “a testament to our commitment to education and mutual growth.” He further revealed that The Bahamas also signed a […]
Bill to lower boaters’ registration fees promised within two weeks
MCCANNS, LONG ISLAND — Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper announced that boaters’ registration fees will decrease “within the next two weeks” as a bill to readjust them is set to be laid. Those fees were restructured at the start of the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Earlier this year, there was an outcry from the boating community […]
‘Long Island airport will be prioritized’
MCCANNS, LONG ISLAND — Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper announced today that the government is prioritizing a new airport for Long Island. According to Cooper, The ground will be broken for the new facility sometime this year. He said plans for the airport are currently being finalized. When asked if funding has been secured for […]
SHUTDOWN WARNING: Unregulated communities in North Eleuthera and Russell Island face looming demolitions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Unregulated Communities in North Eleuthera and Russell Island are currently being served 28-day notices by the Building Control Unit and the Unregulated Community Action Taskforce to remove scores of unregulated structures in those communities. […]
BAMSI breaks ground in Long Island for a new research and training facility
MCCANNS, LONG ISLAND — The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a research and training facility in Long Island Monday morning in an effort to expand its reach. Executive Chairman of BAMSI Tyrel Young asserted that this facility would not only serve as a learning institute for those interested […]
Team Bahamas named for CARIFTA 2024
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 76-member team that will represent The Bahamas at the 51st CARIFTA Games in Grenada has been named and ratified by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA). The names made their way to our sports desk following three days of fiercely competitive CARIFTA trials at the Thomas A. Robinson track and […]
National Security Minister salutes women of the armed forces
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Notwithstanding being recruited to the armed forces well after their male counterparts, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe saluted the women of the armed forces for the progress they’ve made and the impact they have on the armed forces of the country. He made these comments during his remarks on Monday morning at the […]
Union leaders demand BTC reverse decision to terminate two managers or face industrial action
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Union chiefs are demanding that BTC reverse its decision to terminate two managers who were fired this past Friday “without reason,” or face industrial action. Kendrick Knowles, who spoke on behalf of BTC’s managers’ union, alleges that one of the fired managers is a cancer patient who was receiving cancer treatment while out […]
PM: Bahamas open to citizens of Botswana for educational and training purposes
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis revealed that The Bahamas will open its doors to citizens of Botswana for educational and training purposes. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Botswana today, as Prime Minister Davis will spend the next few days there engaged in high-level bilateral discussions. Prime Minister Davis […]