The Department of Immigration has released images of the exterior and interior of the newly constructed dormitories at the Carmichael Road Detention Center.

Additionally, images were released of the interior of the half-way house for female refugees and their minor children while they await processing and repatriation.

It is the policy of the Bahamas government that mothers should not be separated from their minor children during the processing and detention periods.

These photos were displayed as part of the presentation delivered at a hearing by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights into complaints filed about the treatment of refugees in The Bahamas.

The presentation was delivered by the State Minister for Legal Affairs, the Hon. Damian Gomez in the Ruben Dario Room at the headquarters of the Organization of American States in Washington DC at 11:30am on Friday, 20th March 2015.

The archived video presentation can be accessed at www.oas.org.

 

Atlantis, Paradise Island is bringing comedy to paradise! Superstar comedian, author, and talk show host Chelsea Handler will perform her popular stand-up show in support of her fifth book release, Uganda Be Kidding Me, on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in the Atlantis, Paradise Island Imperial Ballroom.

Best known for her best-selling books, her past E! Network show Chelsea Lately, and her recent Netflix special, Handler will bring her fearless honesty and tongue-in-cheek commentary to paradise in a hilarious performance you won’t want to miss! Get ready to watch Handler share tales of her global travels and some of the interesting characters she’s met along the way delivered in her signature unapologetic style that holds nothing back.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chelsea Handler to Atlantis,” said Anna Schmid, Vice President and General Manager of Special Events, Weddings and Entertainment for Atlantis, Paradise Island. “Our Atlantis LIVE performance series has grown in popularity throughout the years, and we hope our guests continue to enjoy this added-value experience and entertainment.”

Handler’s performance is part of the Atlantis LIVE series, which is known for bringing some of the most popular names in entertainment to Paradise Island. Past performers in the series have included Taylor Swift, Jimmy Fallon, and Katy Perry.

Tickets to see Chelsea Handler’s Atlantis LIVE show start at $80 for hotel guests. For more information on tickets and reservations, call 1-800-Atlantis or visit www.AtlantisBahamas.com.

 

A DISAGREEMENT between the government and Baha Mar officials over money owed to the company for building one mile of rerouted West Bay Street is nearing an end, according to Works Minister Philip “Brave” Davis. Mr Davis said that officials at Baha Mar had made a proposition to the 
government, one which he planned to present to his Cabinet colleagues when they meet. However, Mr Davis would not say how much Baha Mar expected the government to pay for the work...

A DISAGREEMENT between the government and Baha Mar officials over money owed to the company for building one mile of rerouted West Bay Street is nearing an end, according to Works Minister Philip “Brave” Davis.

Mr Davis said that officials at Baha Mar had made a proposition to the 
government, one which he planned to present to his Cabinet colleagues when they meet. However, Mr Davis would not say how much Baha Mar expected the government to pay for the work...

 

Major roads and highways throughout New Providence will be paved as part of the Ministry of Works' ongoing road maintenance programme.

The East/West Highway, Thompson Boulevard and Bay Street are among thoroughfares on which re-surfacing has already been carried out.

Paving is expected to continue until the end of August and is being done by Bahamix, a division of the Ministry of Works.

The photos show various stages of road re-surfacing in progress on Prince Charles Drive.