Tag: Nassau
Letters to the Editor: How do Bahamians benefit from foreign banks?
Dear Editor, How do Bahamians benefit from banks that pay no interest? Why do we tolerate foreign banks that pay very little or no interest for the privilege of holding our money and using it to make themselves a profit, yet charge us for everything they can, as often as they possibly can? A glance […]
ORG mobilizes youth activists in anti-Gender-Based Violence program
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Twenty-three young adults have been engaged in helping the youth of The Bahamas to gain greater awareness of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and strategies that can lead to its reduction in our country. The cohort was formed due to ORG’s latest iteration of its Me, You, Us Youth Saloon project, which featured both […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean supports Grand Bahama Children’s Home $400,000 Goal
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) is now focused on raising $400,000 through regular fixed donations following the devastating impact of COVID-19 and Hurricane Dorian especially. With almost 30 children under its 24-hour care, providing necessities and meeting salary obligations for caregivers are a must. CIBC FirstCaribbean recently toured the refurbished children’s […]
Oaktree partners with BBF for the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers as Title Sponsor
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An avid basketball player from her childhood and Jr. National Girls team member, Oaktree Medical Center’s CEO Kristi Deveaux is a strong proponent of the game, youth development, and health and wellness. “I love the game and as a former National Jr. Girls player, when the invitation was extended for Oaktree to […]
Jay Fitness donates proceeds of Fun/Run walk to the Bahamas Kidney Association
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Jay Fitness family recently made a donation to The Bahamas Kidney Association with proceeds raised from the 5K Jay Way Fun Run/Walk. It’s a cause close to the company’s heart as a member of the Jay Fitness family has donated a kidney to someone who desperately needed it. They went through […]
Waitt Foundation looking to expand reach to The Bahamas to build capacity for sustainable ocean research
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An organization committed to providing technical support, building a global network, and impacting funding to support our oceans has begun the work to extend its reach to The Bahamas. The Waitt Foundation, committed to working for sustainable, resilient, and thriving seas on the planet, joined in a bilateral meeting with the Bahamas […]
IMMUNITY: Adrian Gibson’s ex-fiance strikes deal with DPP to testify against the Long Island MP
DPP, Franklyn Williams declines to comment on immunity agreement NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has granted immunity to the ex-fiance of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson, agreeing that she will not face criminal prosecution so long as she testifies truthfully against the former Water & Sewerage Corporation chairman, according […]
COLLISION COURSE: Murders in The Bahamas on record pace
Murders up 30 percent, compared to this time last year NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With a total of 74 murders recorded in just over six months, the rate of killings in The Bahamas is on par with the record set in 2015. There were 146 murders that year, the most killings in a year in the […]
New squash champions crowned at Four Walls
Open tournament exposes new comers to competitive play NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After five days of competition, new champions in five divisions were crowned at the inaugural Four Walls Squash Open Championship tournament last week. Sunday’s finals attracted old and new players, who were all excited to see the rebirth of the fun and competitive sport. “The competition was […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take a stand today against “heinous attacks on our children”
Dear Editor, I pen this letter, not because l take pleasure in doing so, but as a responsible citizen l must. I refuse to sit in silence on this vexing issue. My team and l will not rest until every adult in this country summons the courage to take action against these heinous attacks on […]
BCB and BIS hold ‘National Pride Day’ Flag Raising Ceremony, as Independence Celebrations Beg
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Marking the start of the country’s 49th Independence anniversary celebrations, the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) and Bahamas Information Services (BIS) held a ‘National Pride Day’ Flag Raising Ceremony at the corporation’s entrance on Friday. Flag raising ceremonies were held at government offices across the nation today to launch Independence celebrations […]
PAY DAY: AG’s Office reaches confidential settlement with incoming commissioner and ACP over lawsuits
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 […]
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 […]
