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COMPLEX ISSUE: No demolition 'celebration' says Abaco Chamber President on shanty town matter
COMPLEX ISSUE: No demolition 'celebration' says Abaco Chamber President on shanty town matter
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Abaco's Chamber of Commerce president cautioned against celebrating the demolition of shanty towns on the island, noting that the issue is a complex situation, with the island's immigrant population having played a major role in the post-Dorian rebuild. "Persons took advantage of being able to rebuild without anyone checking in the early [...]
University of The Bahamas Commences 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Even in its infancy as an independent nation, The Bahamas was creating a path for greatness with the former College of The Bahamas (COB) at the centre of developing the national capacity to flourish. Affirming that University of The Bahamas (UB) will remain pivotal to national development, Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis said on Monday, 29th January that UB has an essential role in creating a...
Road Traffic Department Workers strike over "horrible working conditions"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Workers at the Road Traffic Department (RTD) are striking today over what they have described as "horrible working conditions," at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium where the RTD is housed. Government officials have noted that the RTD officers at the national stadium were intended to be a temporary move; but, admit that the [...]
OpEd: 24 Things to Watch in 2024 – Part 2
OpEd: 24 Things to Watch in 2024 – Part 2
In the first installment of this piece, we addressed 12 of the 24 events, developments and things on a national level in 2024. We highlight the next and final 12 of the 24 below.
13. National Development Plan (NDP) During the last Christie-led administration, the foundation for a non-partisan roadmap for the development of [...]
BTC Hosts ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ on Abaco
BTC Hosts ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ on Abaco
As the company seeks to strengthen its relationship with Abaco customers and forge new connections, BTC held a Customer Appreciation Day in Abaco on Saturday, September 30th.
FNM wants answers on govt contracts
FNM wants answers on govt contracts
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard yesterday called on Prime Minister Philip Davis to provide evidence that the Tenders Committee reviewed and approved a contract for the construction of the lunch pavilion at R. M. Bailey Senior High School, which became the subject of controversy in recent days after its roof collapsed.
Education Minister updates on countering social promotion in schools, improvement in maths instruction, and strengthening of the technical & vocational stream
Strategies to counter the effects of social promotion in public schools are being implemented by The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training.
Understanding Africa
Understanding Africa
A few weeks ago, I embarked on my seventh trip to Africa. Every time I go to Africa I learn something new, and expand my knowledge and understanding of the heritage and connection between Africa and the Caribbean and America. This trip provided new insight.
Entrepreneur aims to create an entertainment cay in the city
Three years after the closure of Grand Bahama's movie theater Galleria Cinemas, a young entrepreneur aims to bring the silver screen back in a major way through his project - Cayplex Entertainment.
Sounding the alarm on fentanyl
Sounding the alarm on fentanyl
Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid, is seldom, if ever, spoken about publicly in The Bahamas.