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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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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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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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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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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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OPTIMISM IN HAITI September 27, 2024
EDITORIAL – A MEDIA ENTERPRISE IN PROGRESS September 27, 2024
Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill September 27, 2024
RADIO LOVE 97FM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF BROADCASTING September 27, 2024
US Pledges Help As Illegal Firearms Wreak Havoc In Bahamas and Caribbean September 27, 2024
A Call for Bahamian Doctors to Come Home – New Critical Care Block Presents Job Opportunities August 13, 2013
Ex-Con Addresses Officers June 20, 2012
Draft Public Procurement Bill Published Represents ‘Sea-change’ for Fairness and Gov’t Transparency October 16, 2019
FNM Senators Accept Instruments May 17, 2012
FNM Weaknesses Revealed: Laing: Miscalculations Made During Election May 21, 2012