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No parades but a ‘Junkanoo event’
JUNKANOO Corporation of New Providence chairman Dion Miller said while the organisation does not foresee any “traditional” parades this year, stakeholders are in the process of planning a Junkanoo “experience” to commemorate the festival in spite of the COVID-19 surge.
UN and Haiti 'acknowledge' govt efforts to erase shanty towns
THE government’s plan to eradicate all shanty town communities in the country has been acknowledged by both the United Nations and the Haitian government, according to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes. Mr Foulkes, head of the Shanty Town Action Task Force
Banks backing down on fees
SOME local clearing banks have agreed to lower various banking administrative fees and consider changes to cheque cashing procedures following discussions with the government and other officials, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes said yesterday.
Key Oban documents will be released after sub-committee review
KEY Oban Energies documents will be released to the public after a cabinet sub-committee reviewing the project has completed its task, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.The committee is headed by Labour Minister Dion Foulkes and is respo
Foreign fishermen sue over crawfish permit rejection
THE government is being sued for denying 20 foreigners permits to harvest crawfish.The applicants are mostly nationals of the Dominican Republic and Honduras. According to a lawsuit filed by their lawyer Dion Smith, they have either spousal permits o
Minister to 'tighten' up work permits
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he was behind a planned “tightening” of understudy programmes so that Bahamians are properly trained up to replace expatriate work permit holders. Dion Foulkes, minister of labour, said outside the Cabinet Office th
Court of Appeal case delayed
A COURT of Appeal case was delayed to November 20 because of outstanding transcripts yesterday.
Two arrests as weapons seized
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force apprehended two persons on Saturday morning for possession of undeclared weapons aboard a vessel in the Abaco chain.
Foulkes in car accident
A FORMER Free National Movement minister was in a car accident last night when his car hit a tree in West Bay Street.
Accused policeman in court today
A POLICEMAN on $10,000 bail returns to court today to face a firearm possession charge, along with five other men who were arraigned on drug possession charges yesterday.
bootlegger's ball has a host of treasures
bootlegger's ball has a host of treasures THIS year's BREEF "Bootleggers' Ball" has attracted more than 60 silent auction treasures - including a one-of-a-kind ocean inspired Astengo & de Lama necklace. BREEF executive director Casuarina McKinney-Lamber
School to host jobs fair
THE Department of Labour is holding its first job fair of the year this Saturday at CR Walker Senior High School on Baillou Hill Road. The event runs from 11am to 3pm.
Lavish reception for Bahamas Ambassador to US
WASHINGTON, DC – After presenting his credentials to US President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday, Dr Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States and his family were guests of honour at a lavish reception hosted by Paulette Zonicle, Bahamas Consul General.
WAS IT a slip of the tongue or was it deliberate?
WAS IT a slip of the tongue or was it deliberate?
A FINAL FAREWELL
FAMILY, friends and prominent political figures yesterday paid their final respects to former Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna, a man who was described as a fierce patriot, brilliant scholar and “true national hero”.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Why do so few Bahamian families stay in politics?
Many years ago, a very well-known politician cum head of a major sporting body said he was getting out, leaving the public spotlight. I asked him quietly in a social setting one evening, “Why? Why when you are at the top of your game, everyone knows your name, you can travel anywhere, get an audience with anyone, why leave now and kiss it all goodbye?”
DOUBLE TALK: Turns out Pointe workers clause has two meanings
THE clause in the heads of agreement struck between Pointe developers and the previous Christie administration outlining the ratio of Bahamian to foreign labour has two interpretations, according to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes yesterday.
Tributes pour in for radio star Phil
RADIO personality Phillip Sands, 54, best known for his impersonations as “Yvonne Batalise, LLB Esq” or “The Digger” on the People’s Radio Station (100 JAMZ), died yesterday morning at the Princess Margaret Hospital after suffering a massive stroke at his home last weekend.
Leslie Miller accuses man over son's death
IN an emotional contribution to the House of Assembly yesterday, Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller named the person he said was responsible for ordering the brutal murder of his son, Mario, 11 years ago.
Rollins warned with removal in House clash
DEPUTY Speaker of the House of Assembly Dion Smith and Dr Andre Rollins clashed yesterday in Parliament after the Fort Charlotte MP shouted comments regarding former FNM Chairman and Senator Michael Pintard shortly after he resigned yesterday.