Police on the Island of New Providence are actively investigating the
abduction of a 3 year old male child, Saturday, 16th February, 2019.
According
to reports, shortly before 6:00pm, the child, Shavar Bain, was playing
on a bicycle in front of his residence in South Beach Estate, when he
was approached by two females, who came from a silver vehicle and took
him from the bicycle. The women put him into the vehicle, and sped away.
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Due to political unrest and violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the
Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas has temporarily ceased all
deportations to that country.
The decision follows the temporary
closure of The Bahamas Embassy in Port-au-Prince and the recall of all
diplomatic and consular staff.
In anticipation of a potential
increase of illegal migration from Haiti, Bahamian security forces have
been placed on high alert...
It was a treat this morning when children of St. Anne's School received
a visit from Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame
Marguerite Pindling at the school's assembly. The Governor General
visited to honour two students: BreAnn Ferguson and Caden Smith, both
founders of charitable movements -- 'BreAnn's Care Closet' through which
every student is assisted in being properly uniformed to meet the new
school year; and Caden's 'Bahamas Red Nose Day Foundation' to help
eradicate hunger in the community. The Governor General spoke to the
children about good rules for life, asking them to Seek Wisdom, Be
Gentle in Words and Actions, Invest in Engaging with Good Friends, and
Show Love...
Central Eleuthera High School Students perform during E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival adjudicates on February 8, 2019.
Central
Eleuthera High School student Wadainya Weinbuger sings "A Million
Dreams" Her strong performance garnered her a 95 out of 100 score in her
genre; Students Kayneisha Cooper (left) and Hadassah Lockhart dance to
Julien
Believe's "Goin' Down on Bay,"; Deputy Head Boy Donovan Cooper beats out
a drum solo that scored an impressive 92 out of 100 in his genre;
Kayneisha Cooper dances to the gospel song "King of Glory" and Shawnae
Bethel and Mya Rolle sing "Noel." Their harmonious performance garnered
a 90 out of 100 score in their genre...
E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Thursday, February 14, 2019 in
San Salvador, wrapping up a tour of The Bahamas southernmost islands.
Daverelle Major of San Salvador High School explores 'Rap' for the judges and Kayana Rolle, Grade 7 student of San Salvador High School renders a Clarinet selection.
An agreement was signed by the Bahamas Government and New Providence
Ecology Park (NPEP) for the $45 million redevelopment of the New
Providence Landfill, February 14, 2019 at the Ministry of the
Environment and Housing. The multi-phased, green-sensitive initiative
will take place within a 10-year contract duration.
New
Providence Ecology Park will replace the current New Providence Sanitary
Landfill with 'a purposefully engineered landfill and material recovery
facility with proper operational oversight...
For the second consecutive year, the executives at ARM Caribbean Limited
invested in its employees by awarding nine of them the opportunity to
complete a specialized training program at the Bahamas Technical and
Vocational Institute (BTV).
ARM is a heating ventilation and
air conditioning (HVAC) design and contracting firm and is owned by
Bahamians. The company is responsible for the completion of the HVAC
work at Fusion Superplex.
Between January
and December 2018, the nine employees studied Electrical Installation I
and AC/DC Circuits and HVAC I and II. The cohort which included Lashad
Bullard, Colvino Flowers, Wellington Knowles...
Mr. Nicholas Klonaris paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, the
Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis (right) on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the
Office of the Prime Minister.
Mr Klonaris, who has been
taking pictures of Junkanoo parades for many years, presented the Prime
Minister with a framed copy of himself rushing with the Saxons
Superstars Junkanoo group.
Return to Mango Hill is about the life of Sammie, a young girl growing
up on Mango Hill with her family and siblings. A bright eyed,
inquisitive child with big dreams, Sammie’s life would take her from the
powder white beaches of The Bahamas to the hustle and bustle of New
York to the land of love and art, France to the fashion mecca, Italy.
Launched
this month on Amazon.com the book, Return to Mango Hill, a novel
written by Bahamian fashion icon Flo Miller is an exciting page turner
with rave reviews. For the author...
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Kick-start your weekend
by joining us at Portobellos for a buffet every Friday night for
authentic island flavors and classic Bahamian cuisine.
Choose from our
extensive menu selections while enjoying live entertainment at Grand
Lucayan’s Friday Night Buffet.
Every Friday from 6pm-10pm | Contact
242-373-1333 for further information...
The United States Embassy will be closed on Monday, February 18th in
observance of the U.S. Presidents’ Day holiday. Please be advised that
the Embassy will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, February
19th at 8:00 a.m.
For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens,
please contact the U.S. Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s
Consular Section via telephone: 242-322-1181...
Police investigates shooting incident: Police on the Island of New Providence are seeking the public’s
assistance in identifying and locating the person responsible for a
shooting incident, 14th February, 2019, which left an adult male in
hospital.
According to reports, shortly after
3:00pm, a male presented himself to hospital with gunshot injuries to
his body...
In a world filled with heartache and heartbreak, nothing provides relief
faster than a good belly laugh that rumbles from down deep within and
doesn’t stop till it roars.
A play opening February 14 at
Atlantis provides just that kind of laughter, a guarantee or your money
back cure-all for anything that’s gone wrong.
Called “The Love
List,” the romantic comedy is a side-splitting running dialogue among
three actors, two old friends who face turning 50 – one of them alone,
the other married...
Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar welcomed
home the newest addition to Bahamasair’s fleet Thursday morning with the
exclamation: “What a Valentine’s Day gift.”
The new Boeing
737-790NG aircraft touched down for the very first time at Lynden
Pindling International Airport at 11:05 a.m. February 14, 2019 after
traveling all the way from Anchorage, Alaska, to Opalocka, Florida
before making its way to New Providence...
The Urban Renewal Commission held its annual Senior Citizens'
Valentine’s Day and Movie Extravaganza at Galleria Cinemas, Mall at
Marathon, on February 14, 2019. The seniors enjoyed the annual treat,
dressed in red and white on this special day. They are pictured
relaxing in the Food Court of the Mall, just prior to seeing the movie.
Older persons from communities throughout New Providence and the
Commission’s Urban Renewal Seniors Association participated.
A news report on a television programme called, ”Beyond the Headlines,”
hosted by Clint Watson, has been brought to my attention.
In my
private Law practice, sometime towards the end of 2016, I was instructed
by a relative of the Late Derrick Rolle to make inquiries on her behalf
as to the existence or whereabouts of his alleged inheritance money to a
leading Commercial Bank in The Bahamas. My Associate at that time,
Attorney Paul Moss, also wrote some letters...
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development,
the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell said Thursday (February 14, 2019) that
ministry officials are in the process of reviewing and “putting into
place” laws that will protect the country’s Senior Citizens.
“You
are entitled to be treated with respect and decency,” Minister Campbell
said to a rousing round of applause from the seniors – the vast
majority of whom were “decked out” in their red and white...
Due to political unrest and violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the
Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas has temporarily ceased all
deportations to that country.
The United States Embassy will be closed on Monday, February 18th in
observance of the U.S. Presidents’ Day holiday. Please be advised that
the Embassy will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, February
19th at 8:00 a.m.
Police investigates shooting incident:
A news report on a television programme called, ”Beyond the Headlines,”
hosted by Clint Watson, has been brought to my attention.
