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Taskforce to deal with backlog of criminal cases
Taskforce to deal with backlog of criminal cases
WITH the judiciary experiencing a backlog in cases, particularly criminal proceedings, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe announced yesterday the appointment of a taskforce to address the persistent problem.
DPM: Blackout not due to neglect
DPM: Blackout not due to neglect
Minister of Works Philip Brave Davis said yesterday he is satisfied that a fire at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) Blue Hills plant that triggered a massive blackout on New Providence and Paradise Island on Friday was not the fault of BEC workers.
GB Minister outlines initiatives and programs launched by Davis Administration to revitalize Grand Bahama
GB Minister outlines initiatives and programs launched by Davis Administration to revitalize Grand Bahama
The Ministry for Grand Bahama has partnered with theMinistry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation on a mission to North Carolina this week, where Grand Bahama Ministry and tourism officials are showcasing Grand Bahama as a viable tourism and investment destination, with the introduction of new direct air service from Charlotte and Raleigh.
Female Construction Student Stands Out
Female Construction Student Stands Out
As a female who has worked on the construction of some of the houses in the government subdivision of Pine crest, Tameka Jones is proud to have received such experience even before she has graduated from the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
Prime Minister encourages residents to Go Green
Prime Minister encourages residents to Go Green
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert A. Minnis is keeping his Government’s commitment to support and facilitate the use of solar panels and other forms of renewal energy aimed at reducing the cost of energy...
Educators protest over issues at BTVI
Educators protest over issues at BTVI
MEMBERS of the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas protested outside the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute yesterday over a litany of outstanding staff issues with the school.
Updated on COVID-19 Response-The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister
I want to provide the country and the media an update on our comprehensive and full government response to the health, social and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus...
BPL's union members pass new agreement
BPL's union members pass new agreement
AFTER months of demonstrations and speaking out against alleged injustices, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union has finally ratified an industrial agreement proposal from Bahamas Power and Light and is ready to sign off on it.
Progress in talks for resolving BPL's issues
Progress in talks for resolving BPL's issues
ONE week after line staff at Bahamas Power and Light walked off the job, the union representing the workers said it is happy with the progress made on long standing issues.
Unions dangle national strike threat
Unions dangle national strike threat
THREATENING a national strike, union leaders came out in heavy support of the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union yesterday as its members walked off the job for the second time in less than two months.