TURKS & CAICOS - The Department of Agriculture has suspended the trapping of stray dogs due to consistent theft and the deliberate destruction of the equipment used to humanely trap the animals. The Ministry of Environment and Human Affairs says it deeply regrets the suspension of the programme, which is designed to reduce the number of stray and feral dogs on the islands. The programme also aims...
CAYMAN ISLANDS, Caribbean -- Nexus Networks, co-founded by MTV TEMPO's Jeanille Bonterre and award-winning filmmaker Sean Michael Field, today announced the launch of its premier lifestyle channel, which will be dedicated to bringing island life to the forefront through original programming. Powered by LIME Cayman Islands, Nexus Networks presents the rhythm of the islands with universal appeal. Fusing...
Nassau, Bahamas - Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Perry G. Christie, Governor General Arthur D. Hanna, National Security Minister the Hon. Bernard J. Nottage and other members of government took part in an inspection ceremony at the Prince George Wharf on 20th May 2014 of the Defence Force Vessel named in Mr. Hanna's honour. Former Governor General Arthur D. Hanna inspected the guards...
52 events will take place in 21 countries! The world is pushing back against the marine mammal industry, and standing together on May 24, 2014, in a worldwide event – “Empty the Tank”s. This is the 2nd Annual event for Empty the Tanks Worldwide. “Empty the Tanks” worldwide was launched by Rachel Carbary in 2013 and event locations have doubled in two years and now include: the Bahamas, the US, Canada,...
Even in the wake of intense public outcry over this administration’s plans to review the salaries of Members of Parliament, this Christie led administration is again proving itself untrue to its election campaign slogan of Believing in Bahamians by failing to accept the mandate given to them by the people of this great country. Rather than seriously consider the well placed apprehension expressed...
Alert Diver Magazine, in collaboration with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, Out Island Promotion Board and The Bahamas Diving Association, is proudly hosting ‘Bahamas Underwater Photo Week’. This event will bring 7 esteemed professional photographers/videographers to The Bahamas for 6 days (May 24 - 30) to capture ‘a week in the underwater life’. In all, they will...
A series of technologically advanced classrooms, designed to benefit thousands of students and educators in schools across the Caribbean, is being launched following a commitment from international telecommunications company Samsung to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Virtual Educa. The initiative follows the lead taken by the government of Trinidad and Tobago and its Ministry of Education...
With the Bimini dredging injunction denied on Monday, May 19th many who are opposed to the operation are writing to the Rt Hon. Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Perry G. Christie; the Hon. Kenred Dorsett (Minister of the Environment); The Hon. Obie Wilchcombe (Minister of Tourism, and Member of Parliament for Bimini); and The Hon. V. Alfred Gray (Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources);...
Nassau, Bahamas - 13 Arrested, 78 Drivers Cited: Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2014, Mobile Division saturation patrols intended to reduce crime and to minimize the ability for criminals to commit criminal activities reaped the following results during the past 24 hours: One (1) arrest for Assault, One (1) arrest for Possession of Dangerous Drugs, One (1) arrest for Arson...
Nassau, Bahamas - POLICE are requesting the public’s assistance in solving an armed robbery that occurred on Monday 19th May 2014. According to reports, shortly before 11:00pm, a man was in the Okra Hill area, when two men armed with a handgun robbed him of his sky blue Kia vehicle and sped off. Investigations are ongoing. POLICE are appealing to anyone who may have any information regarding any crime,...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - The Red Rose Ball Committee and sponsor A Sure Win left no stones unturned in hosting yet another ALL WHITE AFFAIR on Saturday, May 17th, 2014 at the Le Chateau on the Green (Formally the old Water World), In keeping with our focus of “PREVENTION NOW” the ALL White Affair event was to raise Awareness and much needed funding to assist in the completion of a Health Education...
Nassau, Bahamas - According to reports, shortly after 7:00am on Monday 19th May 2014, Officers from the Western Division acting on intelligence arrested two males ages 20, for questioning reference to House Breaking. Report crime, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip) may seem, to anonymously call Police at 919 or CRIME STOPPERS at 328-TIPS (8477) (New Providence) or 1-242-300-8476 (Family...
Nassau, Bahamas - Police are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending two suspects wanted for questioning reference to Fraud. The first suspect is 32 – year old Monique Bethel of Gun Hill Road, New Providence. The second suspect is 34 – year old Kenyon Williams of Prince Charles Drive, New Providence. Williams is a dark brown male, average build, 5’ 11” in height. ...
Dear Editor, I have been following the situation in Bimini from both perspectives, as a businessman in construction and as a Bahamian who enjoys our beautiful environment. I believe your actions to be reckless in authorizing such mass devastation to an area the size of Bimini for the profit of a foreign company (and realistically we all know who else is profiting, it's not Bahamians in general but...
Bimini, Bahamas – The head of Bimini’s Local Government Council says the people of Bimini welcome the Appellant Court’s decision to deny a request for an injunction to halt dredging for the construction of the Port at Resorts World Bimini. According to Local Government Chief Councilor Lloyd Edgecombe, the people of Bimini are pleased with the ruling, and what it will mean for the island. “There is...
Dear Editor, It has been almost a year since I have put pen to paper to write in response to the former Mardi Gras debacle that has now morphed into Bahamas Carnival and I am very happy to see that other artists, such as KB and Dionne Benjamin-Smith, have taken up the mantle and are making their dissenting voices heard loud and clear! I would behoove those persons in charge to listen carefully to...
Nassau, Bahamas - Connections Chair, Eta Psi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. #Bringbackourgirls has been trending on social media sites over the last month. The hashtag has been used as a global outcry over the abduction of 284 schoolgirls kidnapped from the Chibok government secondary school in northeast Borno state, Nigeria. The initial kidnapping of 276 girls, followed by the kidnapping...
Nassau, Bahamas - On May 15, 2014, the Stephen G. E. Burrows Foundation was officially launched at the studio of Antonius Roberts, Hillside House on Cumberland Street. The objective of the Foundation, formed by the seven children of Mr. Burrows, LaVerne Deleveaux, Linda Treco, Stephen Burrows Jr., Lisa Bastian, Laurell Burrows, Faye Burrows and Felice Burrows, is to manage, maintain and continue their...
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement by the Hon. Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration: On 19th May, at a routine lunch with US Charge d’Affairs John Dinkelman, he flagged the possibility of a story being released based on the leaks of the former US government employee Edward Snowden and that they would involve The Bahamas and the use of monitoring apparatus in...
Nassau, The Bahamas – Students entering the work world now have a tool to assist them with becoming employable. A public/private sector partnership between the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and 24 industry stakeholders including civic and social entities has resulted in the first series of DVDs designed to prepare students for the local and global job market... ...