PM VOWS BUDGET BOOST FOR SPORTS
NASSAU, Bahamas — Following up on a commitment made for the staging of the 50th version of the CARIFTA Games to coincide with The Bahamas’ 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, among …
Read MoreBUDGET: “WE ARE GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION”
NASSAU, Bahamas — Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday predicted additional revenue growth for The Bahamas, adding that $2.8bn is projected in total revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, The …
Read MorePHAEDRA MACKEY-KNOWLES EMBARKS ON A NEW CAREER JOURNEY
By OSWALD T. BROWN WASHINGTON, D.C., May 25, 2022 – When I saw a post on Facebook by Phaedra Mackey-Knowles noting that she was “excited to announce that I am …
Read MoreGRAND LUCAYAN PURCHASERS IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH “WORLD-RENOWNED” CASINO OPERATOR
NASSAU, Bahamas — The purchasers of the Grand Lucayan resort are in negotiations with a “world-class” and “world-renowned” casino operator for the property, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, …
Read More2022/23 BUDGET: KEY POINTS
NASSAU, Bahamas — Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis delivered the 2022/23 Budget Communication in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, saying it would “steer the country in a new direction,” …
Read MoreFACE TO FACE: THE LEGACY OF UNCLE LOU
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This FACE TO FACE” column by Felicity Darville was published in The Tribune on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.) By FELICITY DARVILLE NASSAU, Bahamas — Some educators come into …
Read MoreAMBASSADOR WENDALL K. JONES SENDS LETTER OF CONDOLENCE TO FAMILY OF THE LATE DR. EUGENE NEWRY
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 24, 2022 – His Excellency Wendall K. Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, today sent the following letter to Mr. Eugene F. Torchon-Newry, son of the …
Read MoreBAHAMAS SEEKING TO LEARN FROM, PARTNER WITH CARICOM ON FOOD SECURITY
NASSAU, Bahamas — As he appealed for a regional partnership on food security, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said The Bahamas does not have a moment to lose when it …
Read MoreGLOVER-ROLLE: FINANCE OFFICERS OVERPAID THEMSELVES $4 MILLION
NASSAU, Bahamas — Several finance officers at the Ministry of Finance adjusted their salaries without proper approval, resulting in them being overpaid by $4 million, according to Minister of State …
Read MorePLP EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF “ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Statement from the Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party the Hon. Fred Mitchell on the passing of Dr Eugene Newry.) NASSAU, Bahamas — May 23, 2022– One of …
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