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PM: Politics Should be Eliminated in the Granting of Public Contracts
The Bahamas has wasted too much public funds in granting contracts to persons who failed to perform the job, and the Government is seeking to remove political influence from the process of granting publicly tendered contracts, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham told reporters Monday.
Negotiation and consultation right way forward to resolve South China Sea Issue
The international community has become increasingly concerned about the South China Sea dispute, in particular the South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Republic of the Philippines, under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Healthcare professionals to speak as block
Healthcare professionals to speak as block
Accused by the United Healthcare Reform Alliance (UHRA) of disrespecting Bahamian expertise and altruism in the healthcare sector, the National Health Insurance (NHI) Secretariat yesterday took a conciliatory tone, but nonetheless insisted it has been incorporating stakeholder input "as much as possible".
Minnis says govt 'stalling' on Cuban abuse probe
Minnis says govt 'stalling' on Cuban abuse probe
Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis accused the government of "stalling" the final investigation into the alleged abuse of Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre...
Christie Won't be Pressured on BEC
Christie Won't be Pressured on BEC
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday chastised the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) for making public demands on him to fire Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Chairman Leslie Miller, charging that he does not do business that way."
Govt Fell Down on Referendum Education, PLPs Admit
Govt Fell Down on Referendum Education, PLPs Admit
Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell and Gaming Board Chairman Dr. Andre Rollins admitted last night that the government fell down on the education process for the upcoming referendum. The men were panelists at a town meeting on the referendum at The College of...
Girls to Have Their Own ivision in Freedom Farm
Girls to Have Their Own ivision in Freedom Farm
When the Freedom Farm Baseball League (FFBL) season swings into action, young female players are expected to be some of the stars on the diamond. For the first time in the history of the league, female players will have their own division.