Prime Minister tells UN General Assembly 'black-governed countries also matter'
IN HIS speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis addressed The Bahamas being placed on the OECD’s blacklist yesterday, saying “The evidence is mounting, that the considerations behind these decisions have less to do with compliance, and more to do with darker issues of pre-judged, discriminatory perceptions. Let me submit, black-governed countries also matter.”
7:30AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology track of Tropical Storm Ian
7:30AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of new tropical cyclone, now named Ian.
8PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology projected track of Invest 98 (L)
8PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of future tropical cyclone Invest 98 (L)
Belinda Wilson re-elected BUT president in unofficial results
BELINDA Wilson has unofficially been re-elected president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers.
Adrian Gibson and co-accused plead not guilty
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of corruption while serving as executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation under a former administration.
Grand Lucayan negotiations 'on track for a successful purchase'
LUCAYAN Renewal Holdings Limited said Friday that negotiations surrounding the sale of the Grand Lucayan in Grand Bahama are progressing towards a successful deal.
Junkanoo groups look ahead to parades' return
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Junkanoo groups are looking forward to the return of this year’s Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades.
Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation donates thousands of pairs of footwear to ministry
THE Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation with help from supporters donated more than 35,000 pairs of footwear Friday to the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development for both New Providence and Grand Bahama.
Ten beaches on Grand Bahama set for clean up initiative
SCHOOLS and civic organisations on Grand Bahama will hit the beaches Saturday for International Coastal Cleanup, spearheaded annually by the Ministry of Tourism.
RISE programme to be formally launched next month
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced Friday that the RISE programme will be formally launched next month to further strengthen the ministry’s social assistance programme that has a budget of $21m.
Man denies unlawful sex charge
A 24-year-old man has denied having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor two years ago.
Man jailed for violating bail conditions
A MAN accused of attempted murder was sentenced to 15-months behind bars on Friday for violating the conditions of his bail.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Trying to take up incentives turns into a saga
A YOUNG couple, solid professionals with sound jobs and a dream for their future on the family island where they were raised, say with every day and every reply from government their dream is sliding farther away. We’ll call them Monique and Sean.
PART II: ‘Why reunification between the mainland of China and Taiwan is the only viable option’
THROUGHOUT China’s history, there has been a great yearning for unity and stability among the Chinese people. China had seen some of its best times, as a united, powerful and prosperous country leading the world in many ways. And among its worst nightmares were those internecine wars and conflicts inflicting destruction and misery upon its own people and inviting foreign aggression.
Crossing guards back in Freeport
THE City of Freeport Council has confirmed that crossing guards will return on Monday to again assist students on the streets.
Human rights group supports laws to stop marital rape
LOCAL advocacy group Human Rights Bahamas said it supports government’s efforts to criminalise spousal sexual abuse.
New asphalt plant commissioned
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears commissioned a production facility, the Astec Double Barrel Six Pack Asphalt Plant, on Friday.
No more COVID tests for unvaccinated travellers
GOVERNMENT has removed its COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated people entering The Bahamas, the Ministry of Health and Wellness announced yesterday.
