NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced a vaccination day where he said individuals who have been inoculated from the coronavirus will be able to engage in certain activities currently prohibited. According to the prime minister, some of these benefits on the day will include vaccination parties, happy hours at restaurants and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Haitian woman and a boy died yesterday following a vessel capsizing in waters off Grand Bahama, according to police. Authorities rescued six more Haitian nationals who were clinging to the vessel which was around seven miles off Memory Rock. The survivors were transported to land and treated for their injuries. The […]
Turnquest: Religion or lack thereof is inconsequential and should not have been raised in Parliament NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of Finance and East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest attempted to defend Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson yesterday over comments made by House Speaker Halson Moultrie earlier this week about his religious belief. On Monday, during […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government’s purchase and the continued rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across The Bahamas has received a financial shot in the arm from CIBC FirstCaribbean. Besides purchasing power and vaccine distribution, the $100,000 donation will also strengthen the Ministry of Health’s ability to inform the public about the importance of vaccines, the coronavirus, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senior nurses at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) recently donated to the Ranfurly Home for Children in honour of National Nurses Month held in May. According to a release, the nurses who hail from the hospital’s executive team presented the children’s home with a food bank of collected can goods and toiletries. […]
Alleged murder suspects of GHS student Kenn Paul granted bail NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The family of the 16-year-old survivor of a fatal Government High School stabbing incident in May are fearful the alleged assailants could seek to finish the job due to their release from Simpson Penn for Boys on bail. Yesterday, the victim’s sister […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A row erupted in Parliament after Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine accused the Minnis administration of terminating over 2,500 employees as Minister of the Public Service and the National Insurance Board Brensil Rolle insisted “that is totally untrue”. Rolle said McAlpine appeared to be “carrying the bucket, I believe, for the PLP”, an […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Health Minister and Elizabeth MP Dr Duane Sands yesterday suggested that the government must reassess its tax structure and implement an income tax, as the country sees significant hits to its economic stability. As he presented to the budget debate, Sands provided a grave overview of the country’s financial standing and […]
Rights Bahamas backs QCs Smith and Munroe calls for ministers to tone down rhetoric against judges NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Human Rights Bahamas (HRB) yesterday expressed dismay over the “sharp increase” in public criticism and attacks on Supreme Court rulings by members of the executive branch of government. It follows public statements from Attorney General Carl […]
Fire victims offered special incentive offer to build with Arawak Homes NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The staff at Sunshine Holdings Limited Group of Companies have started a Recovery Drive encouraging workers to donate funds to help families impacted by the May 2 Jennie Street fire recover. The massive fire ripped through 10 structures on Jennie Street, leaving […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Commissioner of Police Anthony has been named as the first director of the National Crime Intelligence Agency. National Security Minister Marvin Dames announced the appointment in Parliament on Wednesday, nearly a year on since he signaled the government was considering Ferguson for a special post. “We understand the importance of such […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Twenty-six participants from the institutions of the Public Hospitals Authority and the Ministry of Health will complete a four-day Patient Registration Training Program today. The program was launched on Tuesday at the PHA Corporate Training Centre as part of the Ministry of Health’s Urgent & Emergency Care Project. The project’s objective is […]
