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Govt. unwilling to give extension on shanty town eviction

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Works Clay Sweeting affirmed Wednesday morning that demolition of shanty town homes will continue as scheduled despite recent reports that shanty town residents across the nation have been appealing for an extension. Residents in these unregulated communities have made requests to the Ministry of Works to allow the Unregulated Communities [...]

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World Athletics Bahamas Relays 2024 mascot makes a special visit

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – BTC World Athletics Bahamas 2024 officials and its Bahamian Potcake mascot named Bingo visited The Bahamas Humane Society Wednesday morning during its bi-weekly dog walking session. Assistant Shelter Manager Peter Feildman welcomed Bingo with open arms on Wednesday during the quick visit. The World Relays Bahamas is set for May 4th and [...]

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Govt introduces new Stem Cell research bill in Parliament

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Health & Wellness Minister Dr. Michael Darville said the vast technological advancements in stem cell research in country will soon begin attracting researchers and scientists from around the world; he comments were made in parliament Wednesday morning during the laying of the  Longevity and Regenerative Therapy Bill 2024. The bill will repeal [...]

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Govt remains hopeful that 'open communication' prevents industrial action from BCPMU & BCPOU

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle told media Wednesday morning that the Director of Labour Howard Thompson Jr is conducting meetings with both the Bahamas Communications Public Managers Union (BCPMU) and the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) to ensure that all parties are on one accord to avoid [...]

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Govt introduced new Stem Cell research bill in Parliament

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Health & Wellness Minister Dr. Michael Darville said the vast technological advancements in stem cell research in country will soon begin attracting researchers and scientists from around the world; he comments were made in parliament Wednesday morning during the laying of the  Longevity and Regenerative Therapy Bill 2024. The bill will repeal [...]

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Govt begins debate in parliament on anti-gang legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -Harsh and hefty penalties being dished out by the Davis Administration to tackle gang related activity in country as the war against gang and gun violence continues. Prime Minister Philip Davis began debate in the House of assembly on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024 Wednesday morning reaffirming [...]

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MURDER 43, Man gunned down in Ridgeland Park community

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of a 36-year-old male on Tuesday April 16, 2024, in the Ridgeland Park community. Initial reports indicate that around 10:15 p.m., the victim was walking on Antol Avenue when the occupants of a dark-colored Japanese vehicle pulled alongside him; one [...]

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Petroleum retailers "nearing the finish line" in talks with government says association's vice-president

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Petroleum dealers and the government have moved "beyond the stalemate and are nearing the finish line" in their discussions, according to Vasco Bastian, Vice-President of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association. He noted that they are confident in the current status of those talks. Bastian told Eyewitness News that while nothing has materialized as [...]

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Three Day VIP Experience for Heineken Coachella Winners

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL) has chosen two lucky winners to receive coveted VIP tickets to the 2024 Coachella Music Festival. In February, the Heineken team launched an island-wide enter-to-win competition. To enter to win the grand prize, consumers simply had to purchase a 6-pack of any Heineken product from participating stores, and [...]

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