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April 30, 2024
Immigration Minister: It's A Simple Amendment With A Big Impact
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Are immigration forms for visitors going digital? That could soon be a reality once the Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is passed in both Houses of Parliament.
April 29, 2024
G7 Must Make Bold Emissions Cuts to Avoid Worst Climate Change Impacts
At the G7 Climate Ministerial, which brings together the leaders of the world’s richest economies, these countries must acknowledge the severe deficiencies in their existing emission reduction targets and demonstrate their global leadership by committing to lowering their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 58% by 2030.
April 11, 2024
Davis dismisses criticism of GBPA standoff impact on investor confidence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis has dismissed criticism regarding the government's ongoing standoff with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), challenging the disparity in investment distribution across the islands, particularly the lack of focus on Freeport. Davis made these remarks while inspecting progress on vital infrastructure projects in downtown Nassau, accompanied by...
Crime: It's Still Having A Negative Impact
April 03, 2024
Crime: It's Still Having A Negative Impact
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Bahamas grabbing headlines across the world earlier this year after a spate of violent incidents claimed the lives of more than a dozen people.
March 25, 2024
BPSU 'We Will Be Impacted By NIB Contribution Increase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President Kimsley Ferguson raised concern Monday morning that the proposed 1.5 per cent increase in the National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution, which is set to take effect July 1st 2024, could impact his members specifically those on the lower end of the pay scale. Ferguson added that [...]
March 25, 2024
BPSU: 'We Will Be Impacted By NIB Contribution Increase'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President Kimsley Ferguson raised concern Monday morning that the proposed 1.5 per cent increase in the National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution, which is set to take effect July 1st 2024, could impact his members specifically those on the lower end of the pay scale. Ferguson added that [...]
New Providence Ecology Park Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Environmental Impact in The Bahamas
March 20, 2024
New Providence Ecology Park Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Environmental Impact in The Bahamas
In 2019, the New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) embarked on a massive undertaking, to remediate the landfill site, notoriously known as "the dump" by controlling the issue of mounting waste and employing sustainable solutions to transform this vital ecosystem. Five years later, NPEP has made significant strides towards environmental sustainability, commemorating its fifth anniversary with an exten...
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: Insurer acknowledges challenges in managing impact of higher rates on customers
March 15, 2024
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: Insurer acknowledges challenges in managing impact of higher rates on customers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local BISX-listed insurer has acknowledged challenges in mitigating the impact of higher insurance rates on consumers as it renewed concerns over the lack of reinsurance capacity despite surging demand for property coverage in the region. Alister McKellar, JS Johnson's managing director, in his latest quarterly update to the company's shareholders, noted: [...]
JITG Women's Impact Luncheon: Women Unite!
March 09, 2024
JITG Women's Impact Luncheon: Women Unite!
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - International Women's Day was truly spectacular, as hundreds of women turned out for the Women's Impact luncheon at the Hard Rock Casino.
March 07, 2024
FNM Leader: How Will This Impact Low-income Households?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 15 percent increase over 20 years - that's what the government says it will take to bring the National Insurance fund back from the brink of collapse.
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