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HOUSING ON THE HORIZON: Minnis promises more low-cost serviced lots to come
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today announced that through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement, the government will soon be unveiling a 150 lot subdivision in western New Providence geared strictly towards young Bahamians. Minnis told Parliament a key element of both the government’s near-term economic recovery and long-term inclusive economic growth will […]
FORBES BOWS OUT: MP takes his “last political breath”, citing uncertainty from PLP leadership
“At the end of the day, you could only take so much” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Mangrove Cay and South and Central Andros MP Picewell Forbes said he decided to “walk away” from politics after he failed to receive the proper support from the leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). Forbes announced in Parliament today […]
CUT LOOSE: Baha Mar to axe more than 100 workers in second round of layoffs
Rosewood and SLS to allow room bookings beginning March 4 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 100 Baha Mar employees will be disengaged beginning today as the resort continues to experience low occupancy and an overall decline in revenue, according to Eyewitness News sources. The terminations come as the resort prepares for the reopening of the […]
Ingraham transferred out of ICU, recovering well
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus and admitted to Doctor’s Hospital last week, has been transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and could be discharged within a matter of days. When contacted, former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands, who has been authorized to speak […]
STILL ON THE TABLE: Chairman insists BPL “working hard to close” on Shell agreement
“We are negotiating the best possible deal for the Bahamian people” Still no timeline for rate reduction bond NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is “working hard to close” on its agreement with Shell North America, according to the company’s chairman, Dr Donovan Moxey. Moxey noted that apart from that arrangement, there are […]
MODEL FOR MARIJUANA: Govt looking to other jurisdictions as cannabis bill advances
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday draftspersons are in possession of marijuana legislation from around the region that could guide The Bahamas’ legislative framework on regulated growing and use of medicinal cannabis. Responding to questions from Eyewitness News on the status of the legislation, Bethel said: “It is not ready. I have […]
PRIORITIES: ORG head warns govt not to raise taxes before public sector reform
“Increased taxes without first implementing significant public sector reform will only further hamper the country” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Any comprehensive tax review or reform should not come before significant public sector reform, a governance reformer warned yesterday. Robert Myers, the Organization for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principal, told Eyewitness News: “ORG agrees that while comprehensive tax […]
Exuma crash victim remembered as loving grandfather
EXUMA, BAHAMAS — A grandfather became Exuma’s latest traffic fatality last week when he lost his life in a car crash. Reports revealed that police were called to an accident in the settlement of Hermitage shortly before 10pm, where they met a badly damaged aquamarine Toyota Passo. In the vehicle was Gilbert Honore, who was […]
Op-Ed: Renewable energy in The Bahamas
By Bryant Lowe In The Bahamas, we suffer ridiculously high electricity bills; and in most parts of The Bahamas, these high prices generally pay for an unreliable energy source. The high prices and unreliability are attributable to a variety of things ranging from out-of-date and poorly-kept machines owned by the electricity provider, to fuel cost, […]
Bahamian playing cards win JA Product of the Year
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After 15 weeks of learning the business ropes, a group of junior achievers was announced the winner of Product of the Year. In third place for this year’s Junior Achievement (JA) was Bank of The Bahamas JA company “Vision”, with their “I Guud” COVID kits; followed by second place winners Commonwealth Bank […]
Man dead in Exuma traffic accident on February 21
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police on Exuma are investigating the circumstances surrounding a traffic accident that left a man dead last week Sunday. Family members of the victim reached out to Eyewitness News this week, advising they had not received any police report on the incident. Police included the report in their daily press release on […]
Self-styling your home: DIY with Tanea Miller
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Last year was incredibly long and short all at the same time. The pandemic (ugh, we’re so tired of calling the virus’ name) started last March and we blinked, and now we’re almost at March again! Most of us aren’t built to stay inside and be idle and we’ve noticed the budding […]
Association of Bahamas Marinas touts success of charter yacht show in Florida
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A special Bahamas Charter Yacht Show was held on February 25 at the Rybovich Superyacht Marina in West Palm Beach, Florida, with Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) heads touting the event as a resounding success for The Bahamas. Originally scheduled to take place in Nassau, Bahamas, in February 2021, the show was […]
