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Lawyers criticism of Bail Act amendment 'misdirected' and 'misconceived', says PM
AFTER defence lawyers critiqued the Davis administration's planned amendments to the Bail Act, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said some of their criticism was "misdirected" and "misconceived".
Prime Minister: Amendments Will Not Breach Constitutional Rights
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Philip Davis is hitting back at critics who say the recently announced amendments to the Bail Act will infringe upon the constitutional rights of people on bail and will hinder the courts.
Davis calls on businesses to join programme using CCTVS with facial recognition technology
Davis calls on businesses to join programme using CCTVS with facial recognition technology
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis wants businesses to call the Ministry of National Security and join a programme involving use of facial recognition CCTVs.
Prime Minister Travels To Cincinnati With Team From Eeden Acres To Explore Expanded AgTech Farm They Will Bring To The Bahamas
At a time when food supply is under pressure globally, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Philip Davis and Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Honourable Clay Sweeting showed leadership alongside Members of the Agricultural Development Committee (President, Philip Smith and Director, Dion Smith), Ohio State government leaders, investors, sup...
PM: CARICOM Lacks Capacity To Lead Haiti Mission
PM: CARICOM Lacks Capacity To Lead Haiti Mission
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - If Kenya's court blocks the country from leading the effort mission in Haiti, Prime Minister Philip Davis says he expects another country to take the lead.
Former PM urges government to rescind electronic monitoring contract
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis says the Davis administration must put its foot down and rescind the contract given to Metro-Security Solutions, the company that has been contracted to monitor alleged criminals who are out on bail. Dr. Minnis' comments come on the heels of Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander shedding light on [...]
BTVI to provide trained persons to advance the nation's goal of 30% RE penetration by 2030
BTVI to provide trained persons to advance the nation's goal of 30% RE penetration by 2030
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute on January 29, 2024 launched a training programme for the installation and maintenance of solar PV systems at the institute's Old Trail Road campus.
Interest in Tech inspired by Cyber Bootcamp can bring rewards for participants for many years
Interest in Tech inspired by Cyber Bootcamp can bring rewards for participants for many years
More than 40 students were recognized and awarded certificates and prizes for completing the Bahamas-Huawei Cyber Bootcamp.
PM Davis hits the ground with police in the Bain & Grants Town community
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis, joined by a number of Cabinet ministers and the top brass of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), conducted a walkabout in the Bain & Grants Town community Tuesday afternoon following a press conference held at the RBPF Headquarters to address criminal activity in the country. During that [...]
PM questions reliability of company managing electronic monitoring
NASSAU, BAHAMAS —Prime Minister Philip Davis has called into question the company responsible for the electronic monitoring of alleged criminals after a number of them have reportedly removed their devices without being detected. Davis says govt will have to reconsider its contract with the company if they are deemed unfit to continue monitoring alleged criminals. [...]
Davis disagrees with attorneys who say promised bail amendments violate constitutional rights
Davis disagrees with attorneys who say promised bail amendments violate constitutional rights
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis slammed local attorneys Tuesday afternoon who contend that the government's proposed amendments to the Bail Act infringe on the rights of alleged criminals. The Prime Minister announced in parliament last week that his administration will move to amend the Bail Act to ensure that prolific offenders who commit [...]
BTVI announces renewable energy training initiative
BTVI announces renewable energy training initiative
As the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) moves towards energy efficiency, the institution launched a training programme Monday (Jan. 29, 2024) for the installation and maintenance of solar PV systems at the Old Trail Road campus.
Prime Minister Davis officially launches Public Hospitals Authority Foundation
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) officially launched its PHA Foundation aimed at improving the level of care to patients who present at the country’s hospitals and clinics for health services.
'The Bahamas is a safe place to come', says PM
'The Bahamas is a safe place to come', says PM
AFTER the United States changed the country's travel advisory, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said his message to tourists remains: "The Bahamas is a safe place to come. Continue to come."
New Providence New Energy Generation Request for Proposal Launched
During his remarks at the New Providence New Energy Generation Request for Proposal (RFP) Launch, on January 29, 2024, at the Office of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that if there was one area “crying out” for urgent and major change, it was energy.
PM: Steps Being Taken To Deter Crime
PM: Steps Being Taken To Deter Crime
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Well on the heels of the two recent homicides, Prime Minister Philip Davis says he's distressed over the state of crime right now.
'Ball of confusion'
'Ball of confusion'
Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday blasted the government over contradictory assertions explaining the delayed introduction of Bahamas Power and Light's (BPL) rate reduction bond fee. On Thursday, BPL Board Chairman Dr. Donovan Moxey told The Nassau Guardian that the fee BPL previously said it [...]
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PM: Another nation will step up on Haiti
PM: Another nation will step up on Haiti
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis expects another country to step up and lead a mission to stabilise Haiti if Kenya's court prevents that country from playing the role, noting CARICOM countries lack the "capacity or the wherewithal" to lead the mission.
August 13 expected start date for Nassau harbour dredging
NASSAU, Bahamas ? Dredging of Nassau Harbour is expected to begin August 13. Project Manager with Boskalis International BV Frans Thomassen informed Government officials that the Nassau Harbour Port Project is on course.
He said dredging is scheduled to be completed by November.
D'Aguilar: Grand Bahama needs Kerzner-type investor for tourism transformation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Freeport needs to attract investors like the late Sol Kerzner, capable of injecting at least $3 billion into the island to transform it into a thriving destination, according to a former tourism minister and a prominent businessman. Dionisio D'Aguilar told Eyewitness News: "I believe every government has struggled to significantly boost tourist [...]