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North Eleuthera Mass Rally - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham
North Eleuthera;
Young Eleutherans;
Fellow Bahamians:
We are three weeks away from making history. On May 7th, 2012 the Free National Movement will be elected as the Government of The Bahamas for the fourth time in an independent Bahamas.
URCA defends push for electronic communication sector outage reporting
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has defended its push for outage reporting from its electronic communications sector licensees, with Cable Bahamas Limited/Aliv arguing that outage reporting to a national regulatory authority is 'an exception rather than a rule.' Cable Bahamas/Aliv has also called on the regulator to demonstrate that such [...]
Official Statement from the Office of Prime Minister on the Purchase of a State Vehicle
Official Statement from the Office of Prime Minister on the Purchase of a State Vehicle
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to provide clarity regarding the state vehicles in use by this office. State vehicles are the property of the Bahamian people and are in service across multiple administrations.
CANTO stands as a partner to the Caribbean Datacentre Association
The Caribbean Data centre Association has been officially inaugurated, marking a significant leap forward for the digital landscape of the Caribbean region. This milestone underscores the commitment to bolstering the region's digital infrastructure and fostering economic growth through collaborative efforts and a shared vision.
Man denied bail for abetment to murder
Man denied bail for abetment to murder
A judge on Monday denied bail for a man accused of abetment to murder.
Prosecutors allege that Kervin Neely abetted the June 1 stabbing death of 17-year-old Enrico Major, who was killed weeks before his high school graduation.
Dwayne Peter Lockhart is charged with Major's murder.
Both men have denied the charges.
In other court news, a coroner's investigation into the fatal police shooting of Patr...
Water mains project at Arawak Cay expected to be completed by summer 2024
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Site Operations Manager at Arawak Cay Leyvon Miller says government's upgrade on water mains at the popular local eatery hub is expected to be completed by summer 2024. The project commenced in January with an aim to improve customer service and reliability. Miller added that $129,000 is being pumped into the project. [...]
BPL Has Over $500 Million in Debt
BPL Has Over $500 Million in Debt
Minister of Energy and Transport the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL) has over $500 million in debt.
Supreme Court Judge upholds homicide verdict in Azario Major case
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Supreme Court judge has declined to set aside a Coroner's Court verdict that deemed the 2021 police-involved killing of Azario Major, 31, a homicide. Justice Franklyn Williams delivered the decision, which stemmed from the Coroner's Court ruling in May 2023. Sergeant Antoine Sweeting, Sergeant Jamal Johnson, Inspector Raymond Saunders, and Corporal [...]
Prime Minister Davis says His Government takes a ‘balanced approach’ under the current budget
Prime Minister Davis says His Government takes a ‘balanced approach’ under the current budget
While making his Opening Contribution to the Mid-Year Budget Debate 2023/2024, on March 6, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that, when it came to the budget cycle at that time, his Government had taken “a balanced approach, prioritising the nation’s fiscal health but not embracing austerity at the expense of the prosperity of our people."
BPL needs $1 billion to address its debt, upgrade aged infrastructure says minister
Energy and Transport Minister says there will be no lay-offs, company not for sale NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis told Parliament on Tuesday that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) needs over $1 billion to address its debt and upgrade its aged infrastructure, reiterating that there will be no lay-offs and the [...]