NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Office of the Attorney General has settled the lawsuit with Deputy Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander and Assistant Commissioner Leamond Deleveaux brought after the Minnis administration forced them to take vacation leave and later assigned them to minor posts when they returned to work. Bjorn Ferguson, their lawyer, told Eyewitness News […]
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MORE BLOODSHED: Two men killed in separate incidents
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men were shot and killed last night in separate incidents, continuing a spate of bloodshed on the streets of New Providence in recent weeks. Gunshots, which residents of Rupert Dean Lane initially thought were the sounds of a motorcycle engine revving, pierced the night air, around 11pm as a gunman shot […]
NOT INTERESTED: Watson says government won’t act on abortion without mass interest from locals
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Office of the Prime Minister Press Secretary Clint Watson said legalizing abortion is not on the Davis administration’s agenda because the public has not expressed mass interest in it. His comment came during the weekly Office of the Prime Minister press conference yesterday. The decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn […]
NEW TAX?: Darville says tax or other option needed to fulfill catastrophic healthcare pledge
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that the government must consider various options, including introducing a new tax, to fulfill its promise to provide full catastrophic healthcare insurance. The question is whether it would be a tax directly to the taxpayer (or) whether we would find other means to get resources […]
Rolle warns Fernander: Avoid political polarization and interference
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Outgoing Police Commissioner Paul Rolle yesterday urged his incoming successor, Clayton Fernander, to avoid political polarization or interference and don’t let it interfere in his work. Rolle, who appeared in his final interview on ‘Cop Talk Live’, discussed his career ahead of his retirement from the RBPF next week. “Take politics out […]
OP-ED: The Summit of the Americas Hits Home: Our Relationship and My Family History
By Brian A. Nichols Brian A. Nichols is the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the United States Department of State NASSAU, BAHAMAS — How fitting that the United States hosted the Ninth Summit of the Americas in June, when we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage month. Through a coincidence of timing, the […]
Grand Bahama Minister calls on residents to participate in Independence celebrations
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA – Residents and visitors alike were on Wednesday, June 29, encouraged by Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey to participate in the upcoming Independence celebrations during a press conference at the Ministry. Being held under the theme “Proud To Be Bahamian” Minister Moxey said with this theme in mind, she […]
Commonwealth Brewery eyes renewable energy and eco-friendly packaging
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL) explores solar energy and eco-friendly packaging to advance the company’s sustainability agenda and reduce its carbon footprint. Commonwealth Brewery began its green energy transition as part of its Environmental and Responsibility Strategy by onboarding Electric Vehicles (EVs) into its Nassau fleet. The company has added three EV chargers to its JFK […]
Scotiabank Bahamas donates $10k to Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Scotiabank Bahamas continued its support for the Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation (BPSSYF) through a donation of cash scholarships and book vouchers for its annual awards ceremony. The annual academic recognition programme, which prepares sixth graders for their transition into secondary level education, through financial aid, was held on Saturday, […]
UNCEREMONIOUS: Paul Rolle says he was prepared to resign over “instructions” from Minnis administration
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Outgoing Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday he was prepared to resign last year if the Minnis administration continued pressuring him to sideline senior officers, including incoming successor Clayton Fernander. Rolle will demit office on July 5. He was appointed commissioner in 2020. In a candid farewell interview with Eyewitness News yesterday, […]
ON THE OFFENSIVE: FNMs expected to meet over Minnis’ accusations of party chairman’s interference at constituency level
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Key members of the Free National Movement (FNM) were expected to meet last night over accusations of interference in the election process of the Killarney constituency, Eyewitness News understands, though calls placed to high-ranking FNMs, including the leadership of the party were tight-lipped on the matter. The party is also expected to […]
COP: Coleby-Davis investigation referred to RBPF complaints branch
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said he has directed the complaints branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) to investigate Minister of Transport Jobeth Coleby-Davis’ altercation with an officer. Rolle, who demits office on July 5th, previously said an assistant commissioner of police was handling the matter. But he suggested yesterday that […]
“EASE OF ACCESS”: Digital payments provider sees consistent increase in transactions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local digital payments provider said yesterday that it is “well on its way” to doubling the $100 million in transactions it hit last Fall, noting that there has been a significant uptick in transactions on its platform. Jeffrey Beckles, Island Pay’s managing director told Eyewitness News that there has been a […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pintard is the new Tommy T
Dear Editor, These are perilous times for our Commonwealth. We are still in the outer grip of the pandemic. The economy is not what it used to be. Unemployment is high. Crime is out of control in New Providence. There is record inflation, causing it to be difficult to buy food and to fill your […]
“UNWARRANTED AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL”: Minnis accuses Sands of hostile and divisive interference in his constituency
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has accused Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dr Duane Sands of unconstitutionally interfering in the affairs of his constituency, actions he considers “hostile and needlessly divisive.” In a letter dated June 27, 2022, obtained by Eyewitness News, Minnis said Sands has intervened twice to force delays […]
NEEDED EFFICIENCIES: Munroe says judges can be “more proactive” to reduce backlog
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said judges at times could be more proactive in how they adjudicate cases in order to reduce the backlog clogging the system. His statement came after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the system is on the brink of collapse because of the backlog. His comment also […]
LENDING MORE THAN A HAND: Dialysis patients receive blanket donations from Kidney Association
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A woman who gave her brother a second chance at life celebrates her four-year milestone as a living donor this week, capping off a month of blanket and sock donations to 250 dialysis patients, courtesy of the Bahamas Kidney Association (BKA). “Since patients spend a lot of time in dialysis centers and […]
CHECKMATE: 2022 Warren Seymour Chess Classic Sees Nation’s Top Players Face Off
Noah Albury Wins the 2022 Warren Seymour Classic After Exciting Play-Off NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 2022 Warren Seymour Classic was an exciting one full of surprises and upsets. The annual Classic is an open tournament at which junior and senior players square off against each other. The 2022 Warren Seymour Classic took place this past weekend at […]