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 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Fiscal Responsibility Council (FRC) has recommended a study of the country’s tax system be expedited to facilitate early deliberations and conclusions on the most appropriate tax system for The Bahamas. The Fiscal Responsibility Council, in its assessment of the 2021-2022 budget and the Davis administration’s supplementary changes, also noted that certain […]
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA) yesterday announced the launch of its Freeport Business Portal, a digital platform designed to improve the ease of doing business in the city of Freeport by assisting new licensees through the GBPA business license application process. Through the portal, both Bahamians and foreign investors […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Known as a culinary connoisseur among family and friends, Cherelle Cartwright would commonly find herself feeding loved ones who stopped by unannounced to enjoy the dishes. “My business was conceived quite unconventionally,” shared Cartwright. “When I’m in the kitchen, I often knock out a four-course meal and I have friends who would […]
Two-time Olympic champion Pauline Davis selected as face of World Athletics’ International Women’s Day campaign NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, one of the most exceptional Bahamian women will be honored on both the national and international stage. Following the release of her much-anticipated memoir, “Running Sideways”, Pauline Davis will be […]
800 young women to benefit from digital literacy initiative as part of International Women’s Day celebrations DENVER, COLORADO — Liberty Latin America Ltd (LLA), the parent company of BTC (the Bahamas Telecommunications Company), has joined together with the Society of Women Coders to launch an initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of women leaders […]
By Equality Bahamas Equality Bahamas is hosting a series of events as it observes International Women’s Day and facilitates civic participation in the building of the national gender machinery. Since the World Conference of the International Women’s Year in 1975, there has been increased focus on the gender machinery, described in the Beijing Platform for […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis recently announced that the Cat Island Rake n’ Scrape Festival and Regatta would resume this year. Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting, who was on hand for the prime minister’s announcement in Cat Island, said his ministry is excited. “Regattas, homecomings and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A triple shooting in Millar’s Heights, off Carmichael Road, during a domino tournament on Saturday night has left one man dead, another in critical condition in hospital and a woman injured. Officers responding to reports of gunshots found the two men, both of whom had “wounds to the head”, and a woman […]
Canadian high commissioner says family can apply for review but little else can be done NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian family that fled to Canada following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian on Abaco and Grand Bahama have been denied refugee status in Kelowna, British Columbia, and are now seeking help as they face deportation […]
Pinder: Draft bill should get to Cabinet by end of March NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian ownership of production and manufacturing of cannabis, hemp and its byproducts, such as CBD, will be a key focus in the Davis administration’s cannabis bill, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder. The bill is expected to be finalized and submitted […]
Darville “not aware” of status of planned Shenseea concert NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As coronavirus cases continue to hold in the low single digits and hospitalizations dropped under 10 for the first time since mid-December, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville said yesterday “further lifting of restrictions is on the way”. In correspondence with Eyewitness News, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As she called on the government to maintain its “gender lens” in all of its decisions, Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Chair Charlene Paul said there has been enough talk over the years on removing gender-based violence, including marital rape, via legislation. She said now is the time for the government to “get […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A multitude of Grand Bahamians chanted “enough is enough” and said the cost of living is too much to handle as they protested outside the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) on Friday. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow with Philcher Grant, chief operating officer of public affairs at the GBPA, to address […]
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 […]
GBPA given 30 days to respond NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hundreds of residents and business owners on Grand Bahama yesterday staged a march and demonstration in protest over the state of the economy on the island. Demonstrators marched through downtown Freeport towards the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) headquarters wearing shirts that read “take a stand” […]
Police intervention for bullying and anger management launched NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin on Thursday said bullying will not be tolerated in schools, after a video of an 8th grade AF Adderley student being beaten by five other girls was circulated on social media. Speaking to reporters on the matter, Hanna-Martin said […]
