PHOENIX SUNS CENTER DEANDRE AYTON COMES HOME
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 26, 2021 –For his 23rd birthday, Bahamian professional basketball player DeAndre Ayton made the trip home with his family. They were greeted at the airport by a …
Read MoreEAST END COMMUNITY CLINICS RECOMMISIONED AND BLESSED
By ROBYN ADDERLEY FREEPORT, Grand Bahama (BIS) — Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, had high praise for Direct Relief, an aid organization that …
Read MorePRIME MINISTER MINNIS’ FAILURE TO LEAD DEEPENS COUNTRY’S HEALTH CRISIS
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 24, 2021 – Declaring that it has been clear for some time that new, more transmissible strains of the COVID virus pose a significant public health threat …
Read MoreGB HOTLINE RELAUNCHED BY SOCIAL SERVICES
By ROBYN ADDERLEY FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – The Department of Social Services has relaunched its national 24-hour hotline to assist those suffering from mental and physical issues. This was announced …
Read MorePLP WISHES TEAM BAHAMAS WELL AT OLYMPIC GAMES
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 24, 2021 – Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip “Brave” Davis, released the following statement today: “The Progressive Liberal Party extends best wishes to Team Bahamas in …
Read MoreLESLIA BRICE PLANS TO BRING CHANGE TO SEABREEZE
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Leslia Brice, PLP candidate for Seabreeze, posted this narrative on her Facebook page on Friday, July 23, with a collage of photos.) GUEST COMMENTARY: BY LESLIA BRICE NASSAU, …
Read MoreA LONG-OVERDUE PUBLIC CONFESSION
By OSWALD T. BROWN WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2021 — I think I am still being punished for “stealing” the church wine when I was an altar boy at Our …
Read MoreMINISTRY OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OFFICIAL TOUTS “ABSOLUTE NEED” TO BE PREPARED DURING HURRICANE SEASON
By MATT MAURA NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) — Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, Mr. Carl F. Smith, called on members of the public to be …
Read MoreOAS MISSION BEGINS DEPLOYMENT TO OBSERVE JULY 26 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN SAINT LUCIA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Monday, July 19, began its deployment to observe the General Elections in Saint Lucia …
Read MoreCBCF ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR PRESIDENT AND CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 20, 2021 — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today that it is launching a search for a new President and CEO. Executive search and …
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