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Reflections: Evacuees and Economy Get Boost From One Eleuthera
The One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) has moved from one storm to another – Hurricane Dorian in September 2019 to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Both have created difficult economic times for The Bahamas...
SIDS loss compromise in the works
SIDS loss compromise in the works
The Ministry of the Environment yesterday backed progress in the crucial area of "loss and damage" for countries affected by climate change as global leaders and policymakers seek a compromise on the contentious issue of whether the world's largest polluters are liable for smaller states' costs of climate change mitigation.
On Hold - $70m ‘Dubious’ Deals: List Of Health Projects Put In Place By Plp Remain Under Review
On Hold - $70m ‘Dubious’ Deals: List Of Health Projects Put In Place By Plp Remain Under Review
THE Ministry of Health is still assessing what to do with some $70m worth of "dubious" contracts the Christie administration left in place, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday...
The Privy Council, part 2
The Privy Council, part 2
"The decisions of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council bind us - however nonsensical they may be." - Justice Seymour Panton, former president of the Jamaican Court of Appeal In part one of this series, we noted that the Privy Council represents the highest [...]
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Second House of Assembly Communication on Hurricane Dorian by Prime Minister Minnis
Following my first communication to the House last week in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, I rise to offer a second communication on response and recovery efforts. I will provide further details and information to the House next week as additional information and reporting is made by government ministries and agencies.
Being realistic about U.S.-Cuba relations
Being realistic about U.S.-Cuba relations
On February 1, President Castro will begin an official visit to France. Apart from confirming the historic, philosophical and cultural affinities between the French and Cuban revolutions, the visit is expected to result in new economic, financial and commercial ties, and will add further to global interest in change and opportunity in Cuba.
TORN DOWN: Protestors act as access extended
TORN DOWN: Protestors act as access extended
DESPITE the prime minister's assurance that he would "personally" work to find an alternative solution for vendors who were blocked from their regular access point to Cabbage Beach, more than a hundred protestors marched over the Sidney Poitier Bridge to Paradise Island and tore down the fence which obstructed the beach path.
Bahamas and the top 20 list
Bahamas and the top 20 list
Dear Editor,
Now that the 2014 Global Status Report on Violence Prevention shows the top twenty places where homicide flourishes the most, our Minister of National Security and Commissioner of Police cannot help but ponder the size of the challenge which now confronts the Bahamas.
Bahamas Industrial Tribunal Launches Electronic Filing and Case Management Service
The National Tripartite Council (NTC), in keeping with its statutory function of liaising with national and regional institutions as touching matters related to labour and industrial relations, commends The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal for its outstanding work in the implementation of its Electronic Filing and Case Management Service, effective Monday August 12, 2019.
A Strong Effective Government Partner is Important for Sustainable Growth
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest explained that this Government Administration believes that having a strong and effective partner in government is an important ingredient to sustainable growth and development...