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January 31, 2024
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 [...]
Shantytown residents displaced by demolition urged to "come forward" for social assistance
January 17, 2024
Shantytown residents displaced by demolition urged to "come forward" for social assistance
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Social Services Myles Laroda is encouraging individuals or families, who have been displaced by ongoing demolitions of shanty towns, to come forward to receive social assistance. His comments came on the heels of reports which suggested that a displaced family, after being rendered homeless, allegedly slept on the ground after [...]
January 17, 2024
DPM says shark activity regulations are a possibility
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On the heels of a 10-year-old tourist being bitten by a shark at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island on Monday afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper says a Cabinet sub-committee has been formed which will oversee the formulation of regulations that will "possibly," regulate activities involving sharks. The Cabinet sub-committee is being led [...]
January 12, 2024
National Security Minister weighs in on debate over granting bail to repeat offenders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe says that Chief Justice Ian Winder has agreed to push for more instances where bail is denied for those accused of committing serious crimes. According to Bahamian laws, bail can be denied if the safety of an individual or the public is in danger, Munroe explained. [...]
December 07, 2023
Works Minister provides update on shanty town shutdown exercise
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On the heels of growing concerns about the expansions of shanty towns in Abaco, Public Works Minister Clay Sweeting says a task force, assigned to address shanty town matters, will be assessing the unregulated communities sometime next year as the government's shanty town shutdown exercise continues
Fruit trees distributed to Family Island farmers
August 18, 2011
Fruit trees distributed to Family Island farmers
Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation's distribution of bud wood fruit trees to farmers continued last weekend with material going to six islands.
May 04, 2017
Parliamentary Commissioner has not sought an extension
SIX days before the general election, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall confirmed on Thursday that his contract has expired and that he has not sought an extension...
200M Wreck Furore Spurred Salvage Ban
November 27, 2011
200M Wreck Furore Spurred Salvage Ban
PROFITS from underwater exploration and salvaging could provide the Government with a new revenue stream and create additional employment for Bahamian divers, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture telling Tribune Business that amendments to the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Act were intended to create better governance of the sector and ensure economic benefits for this nation
BTC Launches Mad Mondays
August 07, 2011
BTC Launches Mad Mondays
On the heels of launching EZTop-Up, an expanded distribution network for adding cell phone airtime, BTC today unveiled the first phase of a promised $1 million in promotions, Mad Mondays, adding value to every minute of cell phone air time purchased
on Mondays.
BTC Launches Mad Mondays
August 08, 2011
BTC Launches Mad Mondays
On the heels of launching EZTop-Up, an expanded distribution network for adding cell phone airtime, BTC today unveiled the first phase of a promised $1 million in promotions, Mad Mondays, adding value to every minute of cell phone air time purchased on Mondays.
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