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Mark the manner of your bearing
May 04, 2017
Mark the manner of your bearing
In a matter of days, citizens of this great country will place their Xs against the names of the candidates of their choosing, thus selecting the persons who will form the next government for the ensuing five years. Accordingly, I make a few observations that I hope will be embraced as we move forward. While the ideas are not new, nonetheless, I hope they will seriously be considered.
The world i...
Carnival lawsuit: Company alleges contract breach
May 01, 2017
Carnival lawsuit: Company alleges contract breach
The company contracted to produce Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (BJC) is suing the Bahamas National Festival Company for breach of the three-year agreement to put on the event.
Unique Bahamas International Co. Ltd. says in a writ filed in the Supreme Court on Friday that it has been put to considerable trouble and expense by reason of delays and gross inconvenience and as a result is suffering conside...
Nottage on bed rest
April 29, 2017
Nottage on bed rest
National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage has been placed on bed rest after suffering from dehydration, according to Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts.
While speaking at the Progressive Liberal Party's rally at R.M. Bailey Park on Thursday night, Nottage appeared unwell.
The minister slurred and spoke gibberish for a part of his speech, leading to numerous online commen...
PM appeals for civility as election nears
April 27, 2017
PM appeals for civility as election nears
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday expressed concern about vitriol ahead of the general election and called on church and civic leaders to speak out against "gutter politics" as condemned by Anglican Bishop Laish Boyd in a recent pastoral letter to his parishioners.
Christie was speaking at the official opening of the Community Counseling and Assessment Centre of Sandilands Rehabilitation Cen...
A Bahamian hustle
April 26, 2017
A Bahamian hustle
The stench from the scandal involving Jerome Fitzgerald and his shameless abuse of power; conflict of interest; and greedy, self-serving, unscrupulous actions as a minister in the Christie administration is intensifying with each passing day as he refuses to acknowledge his breach of the codes governing the conduct of members of the Cabinet.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Perry Christie remains disgrac...
April 24, 2017
Abaco Central High School renamed Patrick J. Bethel High School
The Abaco Central High School has been renamed the Patrick J. Bethel High School.
Prime Minister Perry Christie said the renaming was fitting for the man he said was a prominent educator and nation builder, who, even post-retirement, remains an active contributor. The ceremony took place on April 6, 2017 at the school in Murphy Town, Abaco.
"This Bahamian exemplar's life of service evokes for me a...
April 13, 2017
Election date clash with RBDF memorial regrettable, PM says
Responding to concerns expressed in some quarters about the general election being held on May 10, the anniversary of the HMBS Flamingo tragedy, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday it is "regrettable, and unfortunate", but suggested that the government had to make certain considerations, including accommodating Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.
Christie announced the date of the election on Tues...
Black hole
April 12, 2017
Black hole
With the symbolic ringing of the bell yesterday, we are fully into election season, but voters should be mindful that there are a number of critical matters the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government has refused to fully report on -- if they have reported at all -- and crucial information that continues to be kept away from the electorate, information that we have a legitimate right to.
One th...
April 07, 2017
PM Christie: Abaconian Educator Patrick Bethel is a 'Bahamian Exemplar'
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said, on April 6, 2017, that the renaming of the Abaco Central High School, in Murphy Town, Abaco, to the Patrick Bethel High School was fitting for such a prominent educator and nation builder...
April 05, 2017
Visitors: Carnival delay traumatizing, obscene, distasteful
Describing pulling off tedious preparations to visit The Bahamas for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, originally announced for May 4-6, as a "minor miracle", Trinidadian Mar-Reen Guevara said yesterday the news of the postponed event means she will lose thousands of dollars.
But Guevara, a clinical pharmacist, said what is more "traumatizing" is the loss of what she anticipated to be an "amazing experie...
Many voters still undecided
April 04, 2017
Many voters still undecided
Despite already being registered to vote, Mildred Moss, a Bains and Grants Town resident for 60 years, said she does not know who she will vote for in the upcoming general election and is not even sure she will vote at all.
"I'm registered to vote, but I'm undecided," Moss said.
"It's so much conflict of interest going on right now.
"Everybody making promises, promises, promises, but you don't kno...
Bahamian artist opens solo show in Tampa
April 03, 2017
Bahamian artist opens solo show in Tampa
Omar Richardson is a Bahamian artist who has exhibited work in art galleries worldwide. Oh, and he?s also one of our newest team members, joining ChappellRoberts as an Art Director. We are so excited to hear about his new exhibit, which is on display now through April 30th, that features mixed media art inspired by life?s passions.
PM Not Pleased with Rumours of Strike Actions
March 18, 2016
PM Not Pleased with Rumours of Strike Actions
Prime Minister the Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie, said Thursday that a formula must be found to deal with the labour challenges facing the country, particularly as it relates to the tourism sector...
Chipman concern at allegations
March 18, 2016
Chipman concern at allegations
FREE National Movement MP Hubert Chipman expressed concern yesterday about allegations that some members of the party have been intimately involved with Save the Bays in its alleged efforts to "destabilise the government" using money received from foreigners...
Erica and Tamico are going to prom
March 28, 2017
Erica and Tamico are going to prom
Almost 28 years ago Tamico Gilbert promised he would take his best friend Erica Morris to their prom -- the date never materialized. Two weeks before St. Augustine's College's (SAC) Class of '92 prom, Gilbert dumped Morris for another date. She has never let her classmate and friend live that down. Two-and-a-half decades later Gilbert has again promised to take Morris to the prom. And while they'r...
EricaTamiko are going to prom
March 28, 2017
EricaTamiko are going to prom
Almost 28 years ago Tamiko Gilbert promised he would take his best friend Erica Morris to their prom -- the date never materialized. Two weeks before St. Augustine's College's (SAC) Class of '92 prom, Gilbert dumped Morris for another date. She has never let her classmate and friend live that down. Two-and-a-half decades later Gilbert has again promised to take Morris to the prom. And while they'r...
March 26, 2017
BAAA membership overwhelmingly approves changes to constitution
With a count of 32-12, and with two absentees last Thursday, the membership of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has approved changes to the general constitution of the body, which it hopes will take the federation (BAAA) deep into the 21st century and beyond.
Those changes, which executives deem to be long overdue and progressive, will come into effect on April 1, 2017. For ...
President Martelly: An assessment four years later
April 08, 2015
President Martelly: An assessment four years later
It is not a secret that I was an early supporter of Michel Martelly as president of Haiti.
Creating your own employment
April 09, 2015
Creating your own employment
The common thread throughout our country other than the crime rate is what seems to be the rise in unemployment rates. With so many unemployed, positions are scarce, competition is fierce and, for many job seekers, it is difficult to get hired. It pains me to see recently laid off persons expressing a feeling of hopelessness for all society to see...
The experience of breastfeeding
January 04, 2016
The experience of breastfeeding
The decision to breastfeed is a personal one -- but it's a decision a nurse and lactation coordinator at the Department of Public Health hopes more mothers will choose as a means to feed their babies.
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