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EDITORIAL – A MEDIA ENTERPRISE IN PROGRESS

Posted on 27 September 2024.

On the 24th September 1994, there was a tremendous amount of love in the air. The Bahamian people were finally able to enjoy an Adult Contemporary Radio Station which was driven by news and current affairs programming. The new Free National Movement government back then awarded a Radio broadcast license for New Providence to Jones […]

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EDITORIAL – THE CARBON CREDIT IDEA

Posted on 13 September 2024.

Sometime ago, the Bahamian people heard a lot about carbon credits and how the country can benefit from the sale of it. Prime Minister Philip Davis took the advocacy on the global stage for increased reductions of emissions and for multilateral banks to make changes that can leverage private investments and create fair and win-win […]

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EDITORIAL – CREATING HAPPINESS IN SOCIETY

Posted on 01 December 2023.

Happiness can be defined as a feeling of contentment emanating from a satisfied and fulfilled life. It is an intrinsic yet intangible human emotion. The common assumption is that it is not quantifiable, nor easily adapted as a measure of national progress and development. In The Bahamas where the living is relatively easy for the […]

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Hon. Chester Cooper

DPM Set to Announce Tourism arrival Record

Posted on 01 December 2023.

The Bahamas is seemingly about to make tourism history as the Ministry of Tourism Investmentsand Aviation has announced plans to host a special 2023 record breaking visitor arrival pressconference and brunch on December 4 at Margaritaville Beach Resort.Just half-way through the year in June, Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister ChesterCooper urged Bahamian investors to […]

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EDITORIAL SAFE HANDS FOR THE PLP

Posted on 03 November 2023.

Conventions of the Progressive Liberal Party have always been groundbreaking in many ways not only for the party, but for the nation as a whole. Outcomes of the convention generally set the agenda for what the nation should expect as we seek to build for future generations. The first convention in the Aurora Lodge Hall […]

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PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell

PM Supports Mitchell for PLP Chairman

Posted on 03 November 2023.

By Gerrino J. Saunders In his weekly commentary meant for Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) members and supporters,incumbent party chairman Fred Mitchell announced that he has the support Prime Minister PhilipDavis which could tip the scales in his favour heading into the party’s convention.Mr. Mitchell will be challenged for the chairmanship by former Senator Robyn Lynes […]

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Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Immigration

Immigration Comprehensive Review Commission Revealed

Posted on 27 October 2023.

By Keile Campbell The Bahamas Department of Immigration’s Comprehensive Review Commissionhas been selected, as revealed in Parliament on Wednesday by Minister ofImmigration Alfred Sears.Prime Minister Philip Davis, back in June revealed that there would be acomprehensive review of the immigration department in wake of former Ministerof Immigration Keith Bell allegedly interfering with the work of […]

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EDITORIAL The Concept of Democracy

Posted on 20 October 2023.

The jockeying is on in earnest for the next Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of West End, Grand Bahama and Bimini in the House of Assembly. Political posturing in The Bahamas, as it is in all Caribbean countries, is an ongoing sport for many people. Ever since organized political parties were formed in The Bahamas […]

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EDITORIAL The Cost Of War And Peace

Posted on 13 October 2023.

Thousands of miles away from The Bahamas, war broke out again over the last week between Palestinians in Gaza and Israel. This is very sad for humanity. These are difficult and dangerous times in which we live. At the onset, we condemn Hamas for the atrocities committed when they hunted civilians, taking hostages and killed […]

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Dr. Hon. Michael Darville, Minister of Health

Health Minister Says Teen Never Tested For Dengue Fever Minister’s Comments Contradicts Mother’s

Posted on 06 October 2023.

By: Licec Bastian Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Michael Darville said a 17-year-old male studentwho died on Eleuthera on Sunday was never tested for dengue fever. The HealthMinister’s comment was in response to claims that he was diagnosed and givenMotrin for pain and contradicts what the teen’s mother told local media.Chykino “Kenny” Thompson, a 17-year-old […]

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