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More groups to give back Junkanoo seed money
More groups to give back Junkanoo seed money
FIVE more Junkanoo groups could follow the Prodigal Sons and be required to refund the government's seed money for failing to participate in the Boxing Day and New Year's Day parades, according to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg.
Prodigal Sons Junkanoo group returns $30,000 seed funding
NASSAu, BAHAMAS- Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Mario Bowleg has confirmed to Eyewitness News that the Prodigal Sons Junkanoo Group has returned its $30, 000 seed funding the his ministry on Monday morning. The Junkanoo group was asked, by the government, to return the seed funding after it failed to participate in the 2023 [...]
RBDF confiscates over 1,500 pounds of grouper caught since close of season
AUTHORITIES confiscated 1,500 pounds of Nassau Grouper in the past three weeks despite the closed season for the fish, according to acting Director of the Department of Marine Resources Gregory Bethel.
1500lbs of Nassau Grouper Seized
1500lbs of Nassau Grouper Seized
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Authorities are now investigating three occurrences within a few weeks where local fishermen were caught catching Nassau grouper out of season.
Grouper snatchers fined and arraigned
Grouper snatchers fined and arraigned
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Marine Resources is clamping down on fishermen who are bent on violating the closure of the Nassau Grouper Season; to date they have confiscated in excess of 1,500 lbs of Nassau Grouper and two men have been brought before the court since the closure of the Nassau Grouper Season [...]
Environmental Group Calls on Environment and Natural Resources Minister
Members of the Ethan S. Bain Environmental Health Foundation (ESBEHF) paid a courtesy call on Minister of Environment and Natural Resources the Hon. Vaughn Miller to discuss the group’s current projects and future objectives. During the meeting, representatives of ESBEHF highlighted environmental challenges facing our country, particularly littering and the improper disposal of waste.
Environmental Group Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources
Environmental Group Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources
Last week, members of the Ethan S. Bain Environmental Health Foundation (ESBEHF) paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Vaughn Miller, Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources, to discuss the group’s current projects and future objectives.
Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group founder Andrea Sweeting has died
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Founder of the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group, Andrea Sweeting has died. According to a statement released by family, the 75-year-old who assisted countless of Bahamians, died peacefully in Florida surrounded by loved ones. Sweeting died on February 10, 2024, three days after her birthday on February 7th. "We are deeply saddened [...]
Verizon Media Group lends support to JA Bahamas to welcome past achievers back to the JA family
Verizon Media Group lends support to JA Bahamas to welcome past achievers back to the JA family
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — February marks National Junior Achievement Month, and in celebration, The Verizon Media Group (home of Eyewitness News and 103.5 The Beat) and JA Bahamas have joined forces to send a nationwide call for past Achievers to become a part of the prestigious, non-profit organization once again. Bashar Issacs, Junior Achievement Bahamas' Alumni [...]
RETURN THE MONEY: Prodigal Sons Junkanoo group ordered to return seed funding after parade no-show
RETURN THE MONEY: Prodigal Sons Junkanoo group ordered to return seed funding after parade no-show
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture has ordered The Prodigal Sons to return seed funding following their failure to participate in the recent Junkanoo parade. In a statement officials said, after a thorough investigation, involving all the pertinent stakeholders, it has been determined that the Prodigal Sons, did not act in accordance with [...]