NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A former Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president said yesterday that it will be “extremely difficult, if not impossible” for contractors to give fixed contracts over the next 12 months, noting that logistical and supply chain issues continue to drive materials costs up as high as 50 percent. In an interview with Eyewitness […]
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GOOD FAITH TALKS: Govt will seek to “bring some relief” to petroleum dealers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis said notwithstanding the expressions of “one or two” petroleum retailers, the association that represents them has made no expression to the government of an intention to strike. Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and Halkitis are expected to meet with the association today to discuss challenges with the […]
Police return to public schools after stabbing incident
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson yesterday applauded the government’s decision to put police officers on public school campus after a student at A.F. Adderley was stabbed and hospitalised. In a voice note to teachers, Wilson said the move will provide another layer of protection to ensure students and teachers […]
STRAY BULLETS: Several recent murder victims were not intended targets
Senior criminals recruit young men for a life of crime New trends in the importation of guns NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have recorded 28 murders so far for the year, several of which were not the intended or targeted victims. During a press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander gave an update on the […]
Bahamas in talks with CARICOM on decision to impose sanctions on Russia
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 […]
SLIP AND FALL: Room attendant’s negligence suit of Sandals tossed
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Sandals room attendant who sued the resort for hundreds of thousands of dollars, including $1,340 in special damages, after slipping and falling on her back in a guest room she was mopping in February 2014 has been unsuccessful at trial. On 22 February 2014, Adrianna Thompson was asked to clean a […]
TREAD CAREFULLY: Govt warns entities to ‘take appropriate caution’ with sanctioned Russian entities
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 […]
DON’T GO IT ALONE: FNM senator supports sanctions on Russia if done as a collective with other nations
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 […]
CALL FOR FORCE: US Embassy urges Bahamas to impose sanctions on Russia
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 […]
COMMON LOFTIER GOAL: Davis calls on CARICOM members states to unite against climate change
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on Caribbean countries to join forces to address the region’s existential threat of climate change during the CARICOM-SICA Summit on Climate Change. Davis, along with a delegation, was in Belize for most of the week to attend the 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of […]
Cleveland Clinic ranked No. 2 hospital in the world by Newsweek
Cleveland Clinic’s Abu Dhabi, Fairview and Weston, Fla, hospitals also rank among the Top 250 hospitals in the world NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Cleveland Clinic was ranked as the No. 2 hospital in the world again by Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2022 list. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Florida are […]
‘WAIT AND SEE’: CARICOM could join in imposing sanctions on Russia but awaiting UN vote, says PM
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 […]
A third of pregnant women with COVID-19 unable to access life-saving critical care on time
In Americas, over 365K pregnant women got COVID-19 and more than 3,000 died Ahead of International Women’s Day, PAHO director urges countries to invest in improving access to vaccines and essential care for women and girls WASHINGTON, DC — A lack of access to timely care and disruptions to prenatal services are to blame for […]
Agriculture minister seeks to push farming innovation initiatives
Sweeting says many international linkages made in Dubai DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting said his ministry will work diligently to bring innovation and technology to The Bahamas and pursue international connections to cement food security in the country. He said many countries in the […]
COVID FRAUD CRACKDOWN: Police launch investigation into fake vaccination cards
MOH urges printing companies to stop illegal activity NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have launched an investigation into reports of fake coronavirus vaccination cards that falsely claim the cardholder has been vaccinated abroad. The ministry advised in a statement on Monday that it was made aware that some printing companies and other entities have been producing cards […]
DOCKED: Over 200 crewmembers to remain on detained Crystal Cruises ships as mortgage bank prepares sale
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Around 200 crewmembers will remain on the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity cruise liners, which have been detained in The Bahamas, as the mortgage bank prepares to sell the ships and pay off the fuel bill that led to their arrest, according to authorities. [pullquote] Under the ILO, there is a requirement […]
IPCC REPORT: Climate change a threat to human well-being and health of the planet
Working Group II report says taking action now can secure our future BERLIN, GERMANY — Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, […]
Our Island, Our Future reacts to UN climate report; renews call for oil drilling ban
IPCC scientists declare we now have to both adapt to and mitigate climate change NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Our Islands Our Future coalition this week renewed its call for a nationwide permanent ban on oil drilling in The Bahamas, following the recent United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which was published on […]