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Press Statement From Neko C. Grant Minister of Public Works & Transport
I wish to correct the false impression that may have resulted from a misleading front page article in The Bahama Journal of Wednesday, August 24, 2010.
Under the headline, ?Minister Admits Mistakes?, the article notes that I stated that ?mistakes? were made in the Ministry?s public relations campaign relative to the New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP) generally, and the work being ...
'35m gap' needs plug for Baha Mar go-ahead
'35m gap' needs plug for Baha Mar go-ahead
A $35 million gap is separating Baha Mar and Scotiabank from resolving the former's $200 million loan, the last major obstacle to the $2.6 billion Cable Beach project going ahead, as sources familiar with developments told Tribune Business a 'debt-for-equity' swap was being actively discussed by both parties.
Dames defends efforts in search for missing man
Dames defends efforts in search for missing man
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the Royal Bahamas Defence Force's search and rescue efforts for a missing man following a boating accident over the weekend.
Letters to the Editor: Time is up for the GBPA
Letters to the Editor: Time is up for the GBPA
Editor, Finally, a Prime Minister armed with the testicular fortitude to confront the Grand Bahama Port Authority forced them to honor the many responsibilities and commitments they brazenly intentionally ignored. The power players in the Port now know that Philip Brave Davis is not a weakling and must not be taken for granted. Anyone who [...]
Beware Of Social Media Posts, Not Affiliated With The Ministry Of Health & Wellness Offering Fake Health Services
Beware Of Social Media Posts, Not Affiliated With The Ministry Of Health & Wellness Offering Fake Health Services
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging the public to view and read social media posts carefully as imitation sponsored posts, which are not authorized by the Ministry continue to falsely advertise health offerings and information.
Beware of health services scammers
Beware of health services scammers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS—The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging the public to view and read social media posts carefully. Imitation-sponsored posts, which are reportedly not authorized by the Ministry, continue to falsely advertise health offerings and information. The Ministry issued the public advisory via a press statement Tuesday afternoon. The statement continued: "For individuals seeking [...
“Tourism is Everybody’s Business”: MOTIA engages the domestic audience
In a move to have Bahamians buy into the importance of tourism to the economy, the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) officially launched its “Tourism is Everybody’s Business" domestic campaign.
Op-ed: The Bahamas has a long-standing crime problem
Op-ed: The Bahamas has a long-standing crime problem
Editor, As a journalist nearing two decades, the number of killings in our country the past two months saddens me. The killings happen during the day or night. They happen in public places. Adults and young people have been killed. The problem caught the attention of our closest ally, the United States. The international media [...]
Op-ed: PM's remarks a threat to the Fourth Estate
Op-ed: PM's remarks a threat to the Fourth Estate
"Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego." - Mahatma Gandhi Bahamians were both shocked and embarrassed by recent comments made by the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. As details of the infamous interview were reported by media houses, many questioned the logic behind the PM's unwarranted [...]
Bahamas Real Estate Association defends national safety amidst rising crime concerns
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid the negative exposure The Bahamas has received regarding the surge in violent crime to start the year, the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) has moved to assure all stakeholders and investors that The Bahamas is safe. "Given the increased amount of negative exposure the Bahamas has received in recent weeks in [...]