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Last Updated: Mar 7, 2014 - 2:32:43 AM |
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Minister Melanie Griffin on Violence Against Women - Mar 6, 2014 - 6:37:33 PM
As
the Minister responsible for women’s affairs in the Country I wish to address
the issue of violence against women and the recent statements made by my
colleague in the House of Assembly.
Let
me say at the outset on behalf of the Government and on my own behalf, violence
against women is not condoned in any form and from any one.
Hundreds
of women in The Bahamas face situations that cause serious distress, pain and
frustrations to them and their children and households, generally. Since returning to office in May 2012, I have
actively participated in many international and local meetings and conferences
addressing the issue of violence against women and girls...
Community :
Service Organizations
Bahamas Urged to Become Global Beacon for Protection of Marine Environment - Mar 6, 2014 - 6:08:39 PM
The Bahamas is perfectly placed to lead
the way in saving the world’s oceans, a world renowned marine scientist
told a gathering of scientists and conservationists on Monday night.
Speaking
at the opening of the second annual Bahamas Natural History conference,
American oceanographer, explorer and author Dr Sylvia Earle said the
history of marine conservation efforts and the responsive attitude of
successive governments mean that no country is now better placed to set
an example for the rest of the world.
“The Bahamas can be the leader in showing the way to save the oceans, and by extension, our way of life,” she said...
News :
International :
Organization of American States (OAS)
OAS and Paraguay Signed Agreement for the Celebration of the XLIV Regular Session of the General Assembly - Mar 6, 2014 - 5:46:27 PM
The Secretary
General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel
Insulza, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay, Eladio
Loizaga, today signed an agreement for the celebration of the
Forty-Fourth Regular
Session of the General Assembly in Asunción from
June 3 to 5, 2014.
At the ceremony, held at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, Secretary
General Insulza thanked the Government of Paraguay and President Horacio
Cartes for their generosity in offering their country as host and
organizer of the hemispheric annual meeting. He
recalled that the last time that Paraguay hosted the Assembly "was in
1990, almost a quarter of a century ago, when Paraguay had just returned
to democracy and the inter-American system celebrated one hundred years
of existence."
News :
New Providence
Medical Assoc. of Bahamas launches 42nd Annual Scientific Conference - Mar 6, 2014 - 5:42:11 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – The
official opening ceremony for the 42ndAnnual Scientific Conference was
held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel.
The Conference, which is presented by the Medical Association of The
Bahamas, brings together medical and public health experts from around
region. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘The Next 40 Years:
Forging the Way Forward’. The two day conference serves as a platform
for stakeholders to discuss and reflect upon achieving a common goal of
maintaining high standards of medical practice, ethics and conduct in
The Bahamas.
Mr.
Lester Cox, Market Head, Business Banking for RBC Bahamas, Cayman and
Turks & Caicos during remarks noted that the bank was happy to
sponsor the Conference and assist with the further development of the
health sector...
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Bahamas signs Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Czech Republic - Mar 6, 2014 - 5:34:34 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas -
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Czech Republic entered into an
Agreement on the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters during a signing
ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, March 6,
2014.Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis signed for The
Bahamas and Ambassador Jarsolav Zajic, for The Czech Republic.
“The
Bahamas welcomes the conclusion of this agreement with Czech Republic, a
fellow participant in the ongoing efforts to implement the
international standards for financial services regulation and
cross-border cooperation.
News :
International
C.O.B. seeks collaboration with University of Miami on research and sustainability - Mar 6, 2014 - 5:15:52 PM
Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie; Minister of Education,
Science and Technology Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald; Attorney General Sen.
Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson and a delegation from The College of The
Bahamas led by College Council Chairman, Mr. Alfred Sears
and COB Acting President Dr. Earla Carey-Baines met recently with
Professors from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
(RSMAS) at the University of Miami (UM).
The meetings were held over the course of two days with a view to
establishing education and research partnerships between the University
of Miami, The College of The Bahamas, and the Bahamas Agriculture and
Marine Science Institute (BAMSI).
Community :
Service Organizations :
Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
College of The Bahamas Hailed as Success as its Transition Advances - Mar 6, 2014 - 5:02:20 PM
Nassau, BAHAMAS –
Vice President of Advancement at The College of The Bahamas Dr. Ian Strachan
has challenged Rotarians to invest in The College, given its legacy of transforming lives.
In his address to the Rotary Club of West Nassau recently Dr.
Strachan, who is
also the Acting Executive Vice President, classified The College as one
of The Bahamas’ “greatest success stories,” as evidenced through its
many accomplished and influential alumni.
“It is one of those things that we have gotten right; really,
really right. We
prepared a generation of leaders. The institution has never been
perfect...
News :
Local
Coalition Appointed, Oxford Economics Imminent Arrival Will Conduct Economic Forecasting, Modeling for Tax Recommendations - Mar 6, 2014 - 3:59:47 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - In response to Prime Minister Perry Christie’s
invitation to submit recommendations on viable alternatives to VAT, The Bahamas
Chamber of Commerce & Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) ‘Coalition for
Responsible Taxation’ has commissioned Oxford Economics, one of the world’s
foremost independent global advisory firms, to conduct economic forecasting and
modeling. They arrive next week and
following meetings with the Prime Minister and his finance team, will commence
their studies for a final recommendation for government review and
consideration.
Prime Minister Christie had stipulated
that the Coalition's research must be conducted by persons with internationally
acceptable credentials for the recommendations to have credibility and value.
Arts & Culture
Junkanoo to showcase at St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Georgia - Mar 6, 2014 - 3:20:13 PM
Barabbas and
the Tribe Junkanoo and Community Organization are packing their bags once again to
travel to the U.S. by special invitation in their official capacity to perform
at the annual St Patrick’s Day Parades on Tybee Island and in Savannah, Georgia
for the 10th consecutive year.
The junkanoo
presence at the event has become so popular that on March 18, 2011, Mayor Jason
Buelterman of the City of Tybee, officially declared that date “Barabbas and
the Junkanoo Tribe Day”, as evidenced by the attached Proclamation. In addition
to the Proclamation, the group also received the key to the City of Tybee
Island, and they have been made Honorary Deputy Sheriffs of Chatham County.
Columns :
Letters to The Editor
"Alleged Fraudulent Issuance & Sale of Bahamian Entry Visas to Haitian Nationals Under Investigation" - Mar 6, 2014 - 3:10:15 PM
Dear Editor,
Will the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Bahamas Police Force confirm and advise The Bahamian people of the following:
1
– That the alleged fraudulent issuance and sale of Bahamian entry visas
to Haitian nationals through The Bahamas Embassy in Haiti was turned
over to the Royal Bahamas Police Force by the Ministry for
investigation, with a forensic Ministry audit conducted several weeks
ago on the matter, and with Police Force departments including the
Central Detective Unit (CDU) being in possession of the files from that
audit as part of their investigations.
News :
International
CARICOM Statement on Situation in Ukraine - Mar 6, 2014 - 2:41:17 PM
(CARICOM
Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean
Community (CARICOM) is deeply concerned by the recent developments in
Ukraine and calls on all parties involved, to act with self-restraint
and responsibility in order to reduce tensions and avoid destabilisation in that region.
The
Community supports the people of Ukraine in their efforts to settle
their differences peacefully, and calls for the respect of Ukraine’s
sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this regard, the Community
also calls for the use of international mediation and/or negotiations,
to address security and human rights concerns in Ukraine, under the
auspices of the United Nations.
Community :
Royal Bahamas Police Force :
Family Islands
RBPF Abaco: Illegal immigrants arrested - Operation Spot Check held - Mar 6, 2014 - 2:33:46 PM
Arrest of Illegal Immigrants in Abaco, Bahamas - Police in Abaco have arrested (6) illegal Immigrants in the Mudd Community.
Reports
are on Wednesday 5th March 2014 at 3:30pm, officers in Abaco acting on
information went into the Mudd Community where they discovered six
undocumented Haitian Nationals three males and three females...
"Operation Spot Check" in Abaco -
In keeping with the Commissioner’s Policing Plan 2014, Officers of the
Abaco Division on Tuesday 4th March 2014 between the hours of 5:25pm-
7:30pm,conducted a road check in the S.C Bootle Highway area in Treasure
Cay where a number of motorist were cited for various Road Traffic
violations...
Community :
Royal Bahamas Police Force
RBPF Nassau: Man dies in apparent drowning off Cabbage Beach - 2 firearms seized - Mar 6, 2014 - 11:10:48 AM
MAN DIES IN APPARENT DROWNING OFF CABBAGE BEACH
Nassau, Bahamas -
Police are investigating the death of a 66 – year old man from Queens,
New York, who died after apparently drowning in waters off Cabbage
Beach, Paradise Island on Wednesday 5th March 2014. According to
reports, the man was found floating in the water near Cabbage Beach
shortly after 11:00am, where he was pronounced dead by EMS personnel. An
autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.
Investigations are ongoing.
POLICE SEIZE TWO FIREARMS
Police
have taken two firearms off the streets of New Providence during two
separate incidents. In the first incident, shortly after 8:00pm on
Wednesday 5th March, 2014, Police acting on intelligence, went to an
abandoned building...
News :
International
International Women's Day Op-ed by U.S. Charge d'Affaires John Dinkelman - Mar 6, 2014 - 10:59:58 AM
I Congratulate The Bahamas for the Progress that has Been Made
International Women’s
Day is a celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women in
recognition of their economic, political, and social achievements.
Supporting women is a high-yield investment, resulting in stronger
economies, more vibrant civil societies, healthier communities, and
greater peace and stability. On this International Women’s Day, formally
observed on March 8, 2014, I would like to take this opportunity to
encourage all Bahamians to continue in your pursuit of equality for all
women of The Bahamas. We recognize the courageous and unwavering
tenacity of Bahamian women during the suffrage movement over fifty years
ago, which set the stage for majority rule and independence in 1973.
Bahamian Politics
DNA: Do Our Parliamentarians Condone Abuse Against Women? - Mar 6, 2014 - 10:56:58 AM
Leslie Miller’s
recent comments from the floor of Parliament last week speak to an issue
that women in this country, and around the world, have faced for
decades. The idea that any sort of violence against women has become
laughable to the nation’s legislators is unfortunate, unacceptable but
sadly unsurprising. Gender based violence in the Bahamas is real. It is a
reality with which hundreds of women and girls face every day and
everywhere.
Sadly,
women who are being abused by their husbands or boyfriends continue to
remain silent living in fear of their abusers, many of whom are high
profile individuals not unlike Mr. Leslie Miller himself...
Bahamas Weather
Bahamas 3-Day Weather Forecast starting Thursday, March 6th - Mar 6, 2014 - 10:40:37 AM
Weather forecast for the Bahamas for today and tonight, Thursday 6th March 2014.
General situation: A weak stationary front over Central Florida
continues to create a bit of unsettled weather over the Northwest
Bahamas while a weak ridge of high pressure continues to produce
pleasant weather and brisk winds across the remainder of the islands.
Weather
For the Northwest Bahamas: Partly cloudy to cloudy, warm and windy with a few scattered
showers and possible isolated thunderstorms today and tonight.
Advisory: Small craft caution is now in effect.
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International :
Caribbean News
Do you know how many St. Martin women have written books? - Mar 6, 2014 - 10:08:50 AM
Great Bay /Mariot, St. Martin - Do you know
how many St. Martin women have written books? This could be a great quiz
question for International Women’s Day (IWD); and the number of authors
might surprise you given the young literary history of this Caribbean
island.
To answer the question, a “book table” is being
organized for IWD and the corresponding Women’s History Month. The table
of “national” titles will be featured at “Hard Hair: St. Martin Women
and the Culture of Natural Hair,” a panel discussion on International
Women’s Day, Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 PM, at Philipsburg Jubilee
Library, said organizer Rochelle Ward...
Opportunities
Summer Scholarship opportunities for Bahamian Students, ages 18 - 26 - Mar 6, 2014 - 9:04:39 AM
The Bahamas Marine EcoCentre, in collaboration with the Bimini
Biological Field Station (BBFS) is once again offering scholarships for two
students to intern at the prestigious Bimini Shark Lab. This is the third year that the Alf Thompson
Memorial Scholarship has been offered to Bahamian students and interested
scientists and environmentalists.
For eight weeks this summer, two qualifying Bahamians will work and
live at the BBFS, more commonly known as the Shark Lab on South Bimini with noted
shark and marine biology research scientists, graduate students and other interns
from around the world learning about marine and shark biology, field research
techniques and conservation of our treasured Bahamas marine ecosystems...
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Customs VAT Training in Grand Bahama - Mar 6, 2014 - 7:10:01 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - Assistant Comptroller
of Customs, Sherick Martin, is preparing his officers in Grand Bahama
for Value Added Tax.
The training is being done by Assistant Comptroller
Tony Scriven, out of Nassau. The training seminar will be for three
weeks and will be conducted at the CA Smith Complex.
Assistant
Comptroller Scriven is pictured addressing the officers...
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Daylight Saving Time 2014 - March 9th - Mar 6, 2014 - 1:40:47 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Cabinet Office wishes to
advise the general public that Daylight Saving Time will commence on Sunday, 9th March, 2013 at 2:00 a.m. and will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, 3rd
November 2013.
Set your clocks forward one hour prior to going to bed Saturday, March 8th...
Bahamian Politics
Dorsett: FNM's Disregard for the Law - Mar 6, 2014 - 12:31:45 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement by Kenred Dorsett, MP, Minister of the Environment and Housing:
The
fact of the matter is that my statements in the House of Assembly
concerning the manner in which the former administration built and
assigned houses illegally are correct. The Planning and Subdivisions Act
section 62 (1) clearly states, “Any conveyance made after the Act comes
into effect regarding lots not granted prior Subdivision Approval shall
be null and void.” All conveyances issued for homes from the time of
the enactment of this legislation to when subdivision approval was
received are null and void. As I stated in my contribution those
homeowners who find themselves in this position should contact my
ministry so that they can obtain confirmatory
Sports
Bahamas' Paul De Souza qualifies for 2014 Youth Olympic Games - Mar 5, 2014 - 11:55:36 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - 14
year old St. Andrew's student, Paul de Souza, has joined a world class
group of young sailors who have qualified their country for the Youth
Olympic Games to be held in Nanjing, China, August 14-28, 2014.
In
total, only 30 sailors worldwide will be selected through continental
championships and the World championship to compete in the Youth Olympic
Games. Paul trained very seriously for the North American Championships
with his sailing coach, Robert Dunkley, from the Bahamas National
Sailing School, and his fitness trainer, Emilio Bullard, from Sweat
Therapy, to obtain one
of the 4 North American qualifying spots.
Community :
Grand Bahama
Peandra Knowles readies for travel to Egypt - Mar 5, 2014 - 11:53:02 PM
The
Bahamas delegate, Peandra Knowles of Grand Bahama will be off in a few
weeks to travel to El Goana, Egypt to represent her country at the Top
Model of the World 2014 pageant in April 2014.
At the age of 14
Peandra won the International Face Modeling Competition and in 2011 she
held the title, Miss Yacht Model International Bahamas and competed in
the
annual gala event for China's yachting and fashion industry. Peandra Knowles
was born in Freeport, Grand Bahama. She stands 5' 8" tall and is
the proud daughter of Ms Annarine Johnson and Mr. Prescott Knowles.
Community :
Royal Bahamas Police Force
Nassau police identify man killed Tuesday on Roseland Street - Mar 5, 2014 - 11:50:33 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Police have identified the man shot and killed at Roseland Street on
Tuesday 4th March 2014 as 24 - year old Darius Storm Adderly of Major
Road, Yellow Elder Gardens.
According to
reports, shortly before 9:00pm, the deceased was sitting in his 2003
Dodge Town and Country Van on a vacant lot at Roseland Street with a
female friend, when a man armed with a handgun robbed them of cash,
jewelry and cellphones. The suspect then shot the deceased in the back
before fleeing on foot.
Community :
Grand Bahama
Darville opens Eco Fish Camp in West End, Grand Bahama - Mar 5, 2014 - 11:28:32 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Minister for Grand
Bahama Dr. Michael Darville officially opens the Eco Fish Camp in West
End, Saturday, March 1. The Camp was established by the Coopers, out of
West End, and Minister Darville spoke about starting positive ventures
"in your community."
The West End Eco-Fishing Camp is in its 6th year of
environmental education programs designed for local children who are immersed
into a number of activities to get them thinking about their role as
“caretakers of the earth and living seas”.
The camp is held in partnership with the Royal Bahamas Police Force who saw the
need to initiate signature community programs to encourage children to learn
about basic first aid, water safety, and swimming...
Community :
Service Organizations
Results of the Bahamas Heart Association's Fun Run Walk - Mar 5, 2014 - 10:38:40 PM
Nassau, New Providence -
The Bahamas Heart Association hosted their Annual Fun/ Run Walk on
Saturday March 1, 2014. This event culminates Heart Month and was a
great success. In the words of Tina Lightbourne, Vice President, "It was
well attended. We were happy about the turn out".
It is also the
event to start March, the month The Association host the March Appeal,
encouraging people to become members of the Bahamas Heart Association.
The proceeds from the membership dues are donated to The Sir Victor
Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation to help repair the hearts of
children.
Sports
Hanna could be fastest Huskie ever - Mar 5, 2014 - 10:11:49 PM
Saskatchewan, CANADA - Kenrick Hanna was as raw as a fresh-picked carrot when Brian Towriss saw him on a Saskatoon football field for the first time.
The
Bahamas native, who attended high school in Florida before heading last
year to a cold-weather province he'd never seen, needed plenty of work
on a long list of football skills.
But he had one down pat - legs that flew faster than anything Griffiths Stadium had ever seen.
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