Tag: Eyewitness News
IMPASSE: Davis says speaker has right to ask questions but PM has right not to answer
Opposition leader says private discussion between Minnis and Moultrie should have been held before the matter was made public NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday warned that the “administrative impasse” between the House of Assembly speaker and the government could lead to an interruption in the legislative agenda. Davis was responding to […]
UNRESOLVED: Moultrie again declares it’s time for the independence of Parliament
Speaker says Parliament having an “Ephesians 6:12 moment” Moultrie clarifies his “war” comments do not mean for young men to take up arms NASSAU, BAHAMAS — House Speaker Halson Moultrie on Wednesday accused the executive branch of the government of dragging the Parliament “like a dinghy boat” as he once again demanded for the independence […]
“PLAYING GAMES”: House Speaker demands PM Minnis answer questions; Deputy Speaker orders Opposition Davis to leave Parliament
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tempers flared in the House of Assembly yesterday with both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly lashing out at party leaders. A shouting match between Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Don Saunders and Opposition Leader Philip Davis saw the Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador […]
THE SKIES ARE OURS: Bahamas assumes historical management of sovereign airspace
Airlines must pay to fly in Bahamas’ airspace Govt projects $300-350 million intake over next 10 years NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas, for the first time in its history, is assuming management of its sovereign airspace in a move that could yield $300 to $350 million over the next 10 years, according to Tourism and […]
A WIDE GAP: Fiscal deficit up 250% compared to same period prior fiscal year
Govt social assistance expenditure up 650.3% compared to same period in prior year NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country’s fiscal deficit in the nine months ending March of this year ballooned nearly 250 percent compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, widening from $251.3 million to a massive $878.2 million, according to the […]
SLOW CLIMB: Govt revenue improves in third quarter but still down nearly 30 percent
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While the government saw an improvement in its revenue intake during the third quarter of the fiscal year due to the continued relaxation of COVID-19 restrictive measures and the restart of the tourism sector, total revenue still saw a nearly 30 percent decline over the same period in the previous fiscal year. […]
US to export 10 percent of vaccine supplies to other countries by July 4
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United States will export at least 10 percent of its stock of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries by July 4, according to Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt, a senior advisor to President Joe Biden’s coronavirus response team. While it remains unclear which countries will be the beneficiaries of the COVID-19 vaccine from […]
SUCCESS EXPECTED: Sandals has “no doubt” NP resort will reopen “fully booked out” after $37M renovation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Executive Chairman Adam Stewart said yesterday he has “no doubt” that the Royal Bahamian resort on Cable Beach will be “fully booked out” when it reopens in early November following a $37 million renovation. Stewart, who gave insight into the renovations to be undertaken while touring the property […]
Teachers are fearful amid COVID cases, says BUT president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson yesterday urged education officials to shore up health and safety protocols in public schools as positive cases of COVID-19 continue to pop up among the student and staff population. According to the union, cases have been confirmed at Thelma Gibson Primary, Sadie Curtis Primary, […]
REPORT: Ill-fated Bimini plane reached an altitude of 40 feet and crashed seconds later
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An aircraft that crashed in shallow waters off the runway of South Bimini International Airport, killing one man and injuring another, climbed to an altitude of around 40 feet and came down a few seconds later with a thud, according to an eyewitness account contained in the preliminary report prepared by the […]
DON’T BLAME US: WSC responds to water pressure criticism after recent fires; says infrastructure is the challenge
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) yesterday pointed to infrastructure as the reason why it could not provide a higher water pressure during a recent devastating fire on Jennie Street. The issue of water pressure was recently called into question after Police Fire Chief Superintendent Kenrick Morris told the media responding firefighters […]
PM: Securities Act amendments to address minority investor protection and technical gaps
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amendments to the Securities legislation will address outstanding deficiencies in the protection of minority investors’ regime and other technical gaps in the legislation, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. Minnis, who led debate in the House of Assembly on the Securities Industry (Amendment) Bill, 2021, noted that his administration remains resolute […]
READY TO MAKE A SPLASH: Baha Mar unveils new luxury beachfront water park — Baha Bay
Baha Bay set to open July 2, featuring rides, luxury cabanas, cuisine and casino gaming Staycation rates offered to locals; day passes to be offered at a later date NASSAU, BAHAMAS — New Providence is set to be home to two water parks this summer as Baha Mar yesterday announced its planned debut of the […]
Bahamas facing shortage of prime commercial space, expert says
Leno Corporate Centre expected to draw competitive bids for occupancy NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After a year of making the best of a kitchen corner or pushing aside bikes and tools to set up a laptop and backdrop in the garage, thousands of professionals are eager to get back to a plush office with all the […]
Millions allocated for Bahamas energy transformation
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Stakeholders from the government of The Bahamas and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are focusing their efforts on creating the right mix of policy and investment designed to reinvigorate post-Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts, particularly in the northern Bahamas. With another active hurricane season less than a month away now, those plans […]
PwC in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation donate $100K to St Vincent volcano relief efforts
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — PwC in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation have collectively donated $100,000 to disaster relief and recovery efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines. On April 9, 2021, the La Soufriere volcano erupted, sending ash and gas plumes miles into the sky and affecting neighboring islands. The disaster has displaced about […]
