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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A prostate exam is a screening test to look for early signs of prostate cancer. The average prostate exam age is 50, but some people may need to start screenings as early as age 45. A prostate exam can’t tell you for sure if you have cancer, but an abnormal result means […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A well-known environmentalist yesterday urged the government to “walk the walk” on its climate change campaign, arguing that very little progress is being made on the adoption of renewables. Sam Duncombe, reEarth’s president told Eyewitness News that successive governments have failed to significantly advance the adoption of renewable energy, noting that global […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local business that features exclusively Bahamian-crafted products has been able to attract over 40 locally owned businesses to date, as it now gears up for a special promotion coinciding with the country’s 49th Independence celebrations. Natalie Carey, co-founder of Down Home Bahamas told Eyewitness News: “Each day of the week our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Esso service stations today will drop their fuel prices below the $7 mark as the fuel giant’s corporate directorate has prioritized “people over profit”, the Bahamas Petroleum Retailer’s Associations vice president said yesterday. Vasco Bastian, who also operates the Esso service station on East Street and Soldier Road confirmed to Eyewitness News […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a teenage girl has denied that she was sexually assaulted or engaged in sexual activity at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He said he received a recent briefing from police on the matter. “The young girl again I think she might have been 14,” he said. “[The] […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Myles Laroda, the State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, says judge the Davis administration in five years on whether it helps save the NIB fund, not after less than a year in office. His comment came as he reiterated that the government […]
