NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A former Cabinet minister yesterday described the Access to Affordable Homes (Amendment) Bill, 2021 as “inherently discriminatory,” arguing that it goes against the principle of fairness and equal treatment under the law. “I get the laudable intent but in my mind, this Bill goes against the principle of fairness and equal treatment […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday that there is no reason for this nation to be alarmed over the G7’s landmark deal to battle tax avoidance, noting that this nation must adapt and develop strategies to get ahead of these developments. G7 finance ministers last weekend agreed to a landmark deal […]
NASSAU, Bahamas — The Inter-American Development Bank has highlighted global experiences following natural disasters in a publication on best practices in post-disaster reconstruction in The Bahamas. Presented in a virtual event for the government, organized by the IDB’s country office in The Bahamas, a summary document entitled ‘International Good Practices and Lessons in Post Disaster […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After being closed for just over a year, the Dairy Queen franchisees are reopening its The Pointe location this weekend. Crystal Campbell DQ operations manager said: “The location was closed since the first Emergency Powers Order in March of last year, so it’s been a little over a year now. That location […]
52 people convicted and fined collectively $117,500 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There were approximately 1,940 violations of the COVID-19 Emergency Orders since the start of the state of emergency resulting in $1,020,550 of fines, according to the National Security Minister Marvin Dames. As he outlined the work of his ministry during the 2021 budget, Dames indicated […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Upgrading and enhancing Freeport’s infrastructure to support a modern cosmopolitan city will require considerably more investment than current revenue streams, according to Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) Revitalization and Economic Expansion of Freeport (REEF) Committee. The committee has unveiled its five point ‘Action Plan’ to restore socio-economic growth to Freeport. “Since 1955, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas issued no research permits in 2019 and 2020 as the government moved to plug a loophole that has enabled foreign exploitation of this nation’s biological and genetic resources without compensation, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has noted. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in a paper accompanying its latest $140m loan […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Digital payments solutions provider Kanoo has included social assistance payments into its offering, with over 3,000 beneficiaries currently receiving assistance via its platform. Kimani Braithwaite, chief operating officer of Kanoo noted that individuals receiving social assistance payments can no do so more discreetly and efficiently. “The benefits are multi-fold. You don’t have […]
MP says drones flew over her under-construction home NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Seabreeze MP Lanisha Rolle said the Cabinet Office’s incorrect insinuation that her resignation as a Cabinet minister was linked to an audit at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture caused her hurt and harm, but she maintained that her record as a minister […]
DPM Bannister says ruling “dangerous” for the country NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Carl Bethel advised yesterday that the government will appeal a Supreme Court ruling to extend its injunction preventing the government from destroying shantytown communities on the entirety of Abaco. On Monday, Supreme Court Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson handed down her ruling in the contentious […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As Crystal Cruises gets set to launch its Bahamas cruises next month, the cruise line has scrapped plans to make Spanish Wells a port-of-call after fierce push back from residents. Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar confirmed yesterday that the cruise line will no longer have Spanish Wells on its itinerary. It is not […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — AML Foods Limited yesterday announced that it has completed the acquisition of Exuma Markets Limited in Georgetown, Exuma for $1.75 million. AML Foods Limited noted in a statement yesterday that the transaction closed on May 31, with the company set to invest an additional $300,000 to remodel the store. The store will follow […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Environment and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira said yesterday the installation of infrastructure in phase I of the Carmichael Village Subdivision is nearly complete. Ferreira touted government’s housing development efforts as the “most innovative and groundbreaking government housing system ever devised in this country” during his contribution yesterday to the 2021/2022 budget. He […]
Freeport, The Bahamas — This year, the S in summer will also stand for safety thanks to a new initiative launched by the Pelican Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island. After two years of navigating life in a pandemic, Bahamians across the country are preparing to indulge in the abundance of sun, sand, and sea. […]
By Matt Maura NASSAU, BAHAMAS — If the global COVID-19 Pandemic has taught regional countries one lesson, it would be the need for regional planners to place greater focus on building resilience at the front end of all future planning to create sustainable, preventative programmes for potential crises. Minister of Social Services and Urban Development […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate Lamont Nixon yesterday called the continued use of lockdowns on the Family Islands disappointing, suggesting the government’s plan was based solely on convenience. “It is the government’s duty to make prudent and logical decisions grounded in proper data analysis and science,” Nixon said in a press statement. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As a leading global beer brand, Corona has been committed to the preservation of marine life and oceanic protection and has focused its efforts on supporting the fight against plastic pollution. Because of that commitment, Corona is now the first global beverage brand with a net-zero plastic footprint, recovering more plastic from […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Launching their careers against the backdrop of World Oceans Day, a few young marine scientists are getting their feet wet, teaming up with a prominent research organization to conduct coral reef research and restoration around The Bahamas. The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) conducts conservation, education, and citizen science programs locally […]
