This week in the News by Elcott Coleby…
THIS WEEK IN THE BAHAMAS (20– 24 JULY 2015)
COMMENTARY BY ELCOTT COLEBY
Bahamas Supreme Court rejects Baha Mar’s Delaware chapter 11 application
In a ruling by...
Rasta shot by police this afternoon…
Nassau, Bahamas -- A truck driver outside the Betty K swinging a screwdriver has been shot by police.
Police had reported an incident in the...
Former Salvation Army in The Bahamas Head Appointed Executive Secretary of...
By Matt Maura
Bahamas Information Services
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Former Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army in The Bahamas Lester Ferguson has been appointed Executive...
Donald Thomas won bronze in men’s high jump!
A Strong Bahamian team shows up at the Pan Am Games in Canada
Canada - Bahamas' Donald Thomas won a bronze in the men's high...
Passports Now at 12-Week Wait Period
By Robyn Adderley
Bahamas Information Services
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Receiving your passport is now at a 12-week wait period due to an overwhelming demand, said...
Stronger Bahamian Sports Team racking up medals at the Pan Am...
Superman is back and he is bringing home a medal from the Pan Am Games!
Toronto - Team Bahamas at these 2015 Pan Am Games...
FBI NOW IN TOWN! Where is Sarkis? And why is he...
FBI investigation of Baha Mar likely!
by: Fred Sturrup, FN General Manager/Managing Editor
A team from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is presently in...
FAO Workshop Addresses Hunger and Poverty in The Bahamas
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The development of a Country Programming Framework (CPF) that will assist with the eradication of poverty and hunger in The...
Hawksbill Creek Agreement Given Six-Month Extension for Further Analysis
Nassau, The Bahamas --In a communication to the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Prime Minister of The Bahamas the Rt. Hon Perry G. Christie...
First Phase of Small Home Repairs Project: A Resounding Success Says...
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development, the Hon. Philip Davis touted the success of the Government’s...
Another Bahamian takes home the Gold at the Pam Am Games...
A Stronger Bahamian team is gathering for Olympics! Jeffery Gibson takes Gold in them Hurdles
Toronto, Canada -- The Bahamas' Jeffery Gibson claimed a gold...
Baha Mar needs to Carry they ass and stick to their...
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 22, 2015 -- Baha Mar Ltd. issued the following statement with regard to the Bahamian Supreme Court ruling:
We respect Justice Winder's ruling...
No worker to be paid less than $4 per hour Minister...
Minimum Wage to increase by 40%!
COMMUNICATION
BY
HON. D. SHANE GIBSON, M.P.,
MINISTER OF LABOUR AND NATIONAL INSURANCE
&
MINISTER OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE
ON
INCREASE IN THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
22ND...
DPM Philip ‘Brave’ Davis slams Auditor General Report in Parliament
NASSAU, The Bahamas – A Technical Report commissioned by the Ministry of Works and Urban Development and based on the sampling of 80 homes...
Count Bernadino passes last evening at 91….
Franklyn J. Hilgrove Ellis "Count Bernadino was born on 15th September, 1923
Nassau, Bahamas – Breaking news coming into Bahamas Press confirms the passing of...
On the late Sergeant Edward “Eddie” Wilson
Dear Editor,
Just recently, I attended the Funeral Service for the (late) Police Sergeant Edward “Eddie” Wilson. Before very long into the service, I realized...
Hawksbill Creek Agreement Extended for another six months…
Nassau, Bahamas - House Communication by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie Prime Minister and Member for Centrville on The Hawksbill Creek (Hrand Bahama...
Congratulatory Message for BTC Olympian Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace 2015 Pan Am Games...
Bahamas is building a STRONGER Bahamas TEAM for Olympics 2016....
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture extends congratulations to our newest Golden Girl; Arianna...
Bahamas Supreme Court Denies Baha Mar’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Recognition Petition
Statement By Government of The Bahamas
July 22, 2015 (NASSAU, The Bahamas) – We welcome today’s decision by The Bahamas Supreme Court to deny Baha...
Baha Mar defeated in Supreme Court request to recognize its Chapter...
Government and China's Bank succeeded against Baha Mar!
Nassau, Bahamas - The Government succeeded today in persuading the Hon. Mr. Justice Ian Winder that he...
Baha Mar hearing for summons of provisional liquidators set for July...
Look how some people ripped off the Governments of the Bahamas and CHINA - and are trying to get away with the scam! WHAT...
VAT filing period for quarterly filers deadline approaching
The Value Added Tax (VAT) Department reminds the public that the deadline is fast approaching for the second VAT filing period for quarterly filers.
The...
Donna Gets Two Hundred Thousand Dollar Bail!
Prosecutors have objected to bail and has appealed the ruling blocking her release!
Nassau, Bahamas - Breaking News coming into the newsrooms of Bahamas Press...
Grand Bahama police arrest Garden Villa resident for drug possession
More Drugs taken off the streets!
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit arrest a 39 year old resident of Garden Villa’s...
Reiss Engineering Gives Back to the Bahamas Humane Society
Nassau, Bahamas – July 20, 2015 – Reiss Engineering, Ltd. is the largest civil and environmental engineering firm headquartered in Nassau, and is a...
Breaking news as blood flows once again in the Hay Street...
Cold gun totting thugs strike again
Nassau, Bahamas - Breaking News coming into Bahamas Press confirms we have another murder, this time in the...
Bahamas Gov’t and Education Managerial Union Sign Industrial Agreement
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas Government and the Bahamas Education Managerial Union (BEMU) have signed the first Industrial Agreement that will benefit some...
Cuba: New opportunities for The Bahamas, will we grasp them?
Dear sir,
Today, the United States and Cuba opened embassies in each other's country. For The Bahamas, this is significant.
Over the last seven or so...
Legacy of St. Agnes Anglican Church Highlighted at 170th Anniversary
Nassau, The Bahamas – As the earliest Anglican Church in Bain and Grants Town, St. Agnes Church has served as an integral part of...
Reception in Honour of PAHO/WHO Director’s First Official Visit
NASSAU, The Bahamas - A Reception was held in honour of the First Official Visit of PAHO Director and WHO Regional Director for the...