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URGENT ACTION: Health teams mobilized as COVID-19 cases skyrocket across archipelago
by Sloan Smith on October 18, 2021 at 7:59 am
Free testing programme to pilot on impacted Family Islands Protocols on Inagua, North Eleuthera & the Berry Islands under review as COVID-19 cases soar […]
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‘THERE IS NO PLAN’: Former PM bashes govt’s handling of COVID pandemic amid Family Island surge
by Sloan Smith on October 18, 2021 at 7:55 am
Minnis: The PLP does not have a way forward on the pandemic NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Prime Minister and Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert […]
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NOTICE OF APPEAL: Govt to contest Supreme Court ruling that invalidates VBIs signed by assistant DPP
by Natario McKenzie on October 18, 2021 at 7:51 am
Ruling could effectively nullify any voluntary bill of indictment signed by David Bakibinga NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Ryan Pinder confirmed […]
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DON’T LET IT GO TO WASTE: Senator urges govt to follow through on Prospect Ridge housing development
by Natario McKenzie on October 18, 2021 at 7:47 am
“I hope all the people who applied wouldn’t feel like their time was wasted” Housing minister says project is under review but senator asks […]
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BOLSTERING BUSINESS: Chinese ambassador urges Bahamians to take advantage of largest trade fair in China
by Gabrielle Sterling on October 18, 2021 at 7:45 am
“We are working with the BCCEC to foster greater awareness of the Canton Fair and encourage more business leaders to access it online” NASSAU, […]
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‘HE WILL HONOR IT’: Entrepreneur confident PM Davis will resolve 10-year struggle over PI Crown land lease
by Natario McKenzie on October 18, 2021 at 7:43 am
Toby Smith remains embroiled in court battle over PI Crown land NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The entrepreneur behind the proposed $2 million restoration of Paradise […]
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Thousands tune in to ArawakX inaugural ecosystem seminar
by Natario McKenzie on October 18, 2021 at 7:41 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Under the theme of “How to Grow the Economy Multiple Times”, the inaugural Investor Ecosystem Seminar was held at Baha Mar. […]
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Fourteen more COVID-related deaths recorded, 10 more under investigating
by Royston Jones Jr. on October 16, 2021 at 7:59 am
Long Island administrator believes cases stemmed from fishing trip NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Another 14 people were claimed by the coronavirus this month, […]
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Man who took $872 in ‘mutilated’ BSD to Central Bank given conditional discharge
by Royston Jones Jr. on October 16, 2021 at 7:56 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leslie Hendrick Bodie, 50, was given a conditional discharge when he appeared in a Magistrate’s Court just over two weeks ago […]
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WELLNESS CRISIS: Psychologist agrees with pause of Sandilands admissions but notes marked mental health impact
by Royston Jones Jr. on October 16, 2021 at 7:51 am
Thompson expects to face “thousands of individuals who are going to need assistance with the massive loss of life we have been experiencing in the last […]
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Minister Sweeting urges food security measures on World Food Day 2021
by Eyewitness News on October 16, 2021 at 7:49 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting urged Bahamians to place an emphasis on growing food […]
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MORE ACCESS, MORE HOPE: Former marijuana commission co-chair is hopeful for Davis-led administration’s mandate for cannabis regulation
by Sloan Smith on October 16, 2021 at 7:44 am
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana’s (BNCM) Cochair Simeon Hall said yesterday… The […]
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ORG Education launches ‘No Slappin’ Up’ podcast and poster competition
by Eyewitness News on October 16, 2021 at 7:35 am
“I hope that as I continue working with this program, I can help make young people more cognizant of these negative social norms and behaviors and how […]
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CG Atlantic agents begin offering quote & buy online
by Eyewitness News on October 16, 2021 at 7:32 am
“There is no need for anyone to leave the comfort of their home or take time out of their busy day to come into our offices” NASSAU, BAHAMAS […]
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ORG Education sets eyes on second GBV cohort
by Eyewitness News on October 15, 2021 at 9:00 pm
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After a successful first run of the Me, You, Us Youth Saloon program, the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) […]
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A ‘FOOLISH’ SIGNAL: Former public service minister says review of promotions “political decision”
by Sloan Smith on October 15, 2021 at 10:26 am
Rolle submits govt will move forward with all promotions and other exercises will be “approved without fail” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis-led […]
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INTERVENTION: PM commits to adjusting 7-year wait for insurance payout for missing victims
by Natario McKenzie on October 15, 2021 at 7:59 am
“Apart from the financial burden this imposes, the psychological burden is immense” Davis says his administration will bring relief to Abaco […]
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RESPONDING TO THE TIMES: RBC blames local economic conditions for switch to 0% interest on savings accounts
by Natario McKenzie on October 15, 2021 at 7:53 am
“For more than 100 years, we have provided dedicated service to the country and been a good corporate citizen” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Royal Bank […]
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HEFTY HURRICANE CLEANUP BILL: Roughly $17 million spent on Abaco debris management to date
by Natario McKenzie on October 15, 2021 at 7:51 am
“We have to find ways to monetize this debris and move it from Abaco because if there is another storm, debris will be everywhere” MARSH HARBOUR, […]
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“TESTING WORKS”: Doctor’s Hospital at just under 700K COVID tests to date; positivity rate lower for regular testers
by Natario McKenzie on October 15, 2021 at 7:49 am
“Testing was clearly tied to the opening of the economy” DHHS plans to open 30-bed hospital on GB next fall NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Doctor’s […]
