THE VACCINATION CONTROVERSY
WASHINGTON, DC – November 4, 2018 – Lately I have been hearing that some parents are reluctant to get their children vaccinated, citing problems like autism as being part of …
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AMBASSADOR QUANT JOINED VISITING BAHAMAS DELEGATION AT VARIOUS EVENTS
CHINA — His Excellency Sterling Quant, Bahamas Ambassador to China, joined members of The Bahamas delegation visiting China on a promotional tour at various events. Pictured from left to right …
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BAHAMAS DELEGATION IN BEIJING AND SHANGHAI
Pictured in China from left to right: Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA); Paul Strachan Sr Director, Canada and China, MOTA; Anna Lidia Cerna, …
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MOODY’S BOOST FOR GOVERNMENT’S CREDIBILITY
NASSAU, Bahamas — Moody’s yesterday delivered a major boost for the Government by hailing the launch of its quarterly fiscal reports as a move that will help regain lost “policy …
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DIRECTOR OF LABOUR HOPES TO BRING RESOLUTION TO NURSES’ DISPUTE
Director of Labour John Pinder NASSAU, Bahamas — Director of Labour John Pinder is hoping a planned intervention in the dispute between the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) and the Public …
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NURSES THREATEN – “WE WON’T TURN UP”
Bahamas Nurses Union President Amancha Williams NASSAU — Bahamas Nurses Union President Amancha Williams yesterday suggested nurses will not be showing up for their new shifts next month as she …
Read MoreA CARIBBEAN SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR THE OAS
By SIR RONALD SANDERS It’s time for a Caribbean Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States. Over the last 70 years, since its formation, the OAS has had 10 Secretaries-General …
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BAHAMAS PARTICIPATES IN UNITED NATIONS DAY CELBRATIONS IN DC
Mr. Theo Neilly, Bahamas Consul General to Washington, D.C., carried the flag of The Bahamas in the “Procession of Nations” at the United Nations Day celebrations held at the Oneness-Family …
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PLAN FOR e-GOVERNMENT TO BE UNVEILED AT GB TECH SUMMIT
Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — A plan to digitize the public service with the creation of a new e-government platform will be unveiled …
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TURNQUEST SAYS FISCAL PLAN WORKING
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest NASSAU, Bahamas — Although encouraged by the 19 percent increase in value-added tax (VAT) collections and 50 percent reduction in the …
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