BPDA vice president advises petroleum dealers to move to self-service, rotate staff NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association (BPDA) want to call a strike vote to stop providing fuel to the public as it awaits the government’s response on its mitigation of rising fuel costs. This comes as global supply and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas government said yesterday it is in ongoing conversations with CARICOM members states regarding sanctions recently imposed against Russia. Over the weekend, The Bahamas joined the list of western countries that have imposed sanctions on the financial resources of Russian businesses and oligarchs in the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine […]
UK to stop Russian imports by end of 2022; US bans all imports of Russian oil, gas & coal Govt discussing policy position on Russian vessels allegedly docking in The Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Cabinet Office has issued a statement warning all entities operating in The Bahamas to take “appropriate caution” in any transactions […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central Bank Governor John Rolle said Bahamian-based institutions have been advised to take appropriate measures and stand prepared to adopt any official position taken by the government with respect to sanctions against Russian entities. This comes as several international banks have already complied with their respective countries’ sanctions on Russian institutions and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) President Vernice Walkine said yesterday that while rising fuel prices and the resulting increases in airfare are a cause for concern, this nation’s proximity to the US would enable those costs to be somewhat “moderate”. [pullquote] It is at a time like this that our proximity tends […]
Former foreign affairs minister: Impact of sanctions from Bahamas alone would be ‘very negligible’ NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said yesterday that any decision to impose sanctions on Russia amidst the ongoing invasion of Ukraine should be done in concert with CARICOM and other regional partners. Henfield’s comment comes after the US […]
Roberts says flour imports could be impacted by Russia-Ukraine conflict NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value’s president said yesterday that the company was doing its best to source goods amid global supply shortages, telling Eyewitness News its attention is “more on buying than selling”. Rupert Roberts told Eyewitness News: “We’re doing our best right now. What […]
UN Security Council unlikely to pass resolution on Russian sanctions Foreign affairs minister says Bahamas can take action at formal request of another state NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US Embassy yesterday commended the government of The Bahamas for taking an “independent and forceful” stance against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and encouraged the country to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas yesterday joined the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in an overwhelming historic vote on a resolution to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and call on Moscow to immediately withdraw all forces from the country. The resolution, which won support from 141 countries of the 193-member body, came at the […]
“Very little” The Bahamas can do if Russian nuclear weapons are released NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said yesterday there are currently no security concerns as it relates to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in eastern Europe. Munroe’s comments came as the Russian military assault on Ukraine continued into its fifth day […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said yesterday that he intends to raise the issue of how the Russia-Ukraine war will impact the region at the 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This comes as fighting continues in Ukraine and world leaders contend with […]
By Patricia Scotland, QC, secretary-general, Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth was built on the bedrock of an international order which recognized the vital importance of peaceful co-existence based on the shared values of democracy, peace, security, justice, respect for international law, the advancement of the rule of law and the protection, respect and fulfilment of […]
Mitchell says no reports of Bahamians stranded near conflict area NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell warned on Thursday that gas prices in The Bahamas are expected to increase to eight dollars per gallon in the spring amidst the threat of a third world war after the Russian military invaded Ukraine this […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government of The Bahamas yesterday joined several nations around the globe in denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday night and calling for an immediate end to the conflict. In a statement, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell said: “The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and led by its […]
Former state minister of finance says already high inflation could shoot even higher Smith: Silver lining could be more travelers to Bahamas over Europe NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian consumers will have to “make adjustments” to handle increased inflation, particularly on oil and energy prices as Russia’s attack on Ukraine has already had a ripple effect […]
