Archives for: June 2007

Suspects in $7 million Bust Now in Police Custody


29th June 2007
Three Grand Bahama men wanted by police for questioning in connection with the June 17th massive money, drug and weapon seizure have been arrested.This article is courtesy of BahamasThree More Murders | The Bahamas Watches Royal Caribbean Revenue Sail Aw… more »

Gibsons Behaviour In Senate Disgraceful


29th June 2007
Allyson Maynard-Gibsons obnoxious immature tirade in the Senate has crystallized the reasons why Bahamians got rid of the PLP.This article is courtesy of BahamasCharred Remains Found | Prison Inmate Found Dead | Another Baggage Handler Arrested on Drug-S… more »

GB Summer Junkanoo Festival Proves Successful


29th June 2007
Hundreds of persons, visitors and locals alike, have been turning out to the Summer Junkanoo Festival (JSF) at Taino Beach on Thursdays.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasDate Set For Challenge of Coroners Act | Shane Gibsons Desperate Late Nigh… more »

PLP Senators Snub Citizens, Walkout and Abandon Duties


29th June 2007
Allyson Maynard-Gibson and her tribe of PLP Senators walked out of the Senate Wednesday night after trying every other way to delay proceedings.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasPrime Minister's Salary Bill to be introduced | Ferocious Dogs… more »

Insurance Agencies Support Road Traffic Changes


29th June 2007
Several insurance companies have called the proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act long overdue and necessary.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasWyclef Jean Rocks Out With the CARICOM; US Not Part of the Party | Democracy (in The Bahamas) Need… more »

GB Tourism Needs Serious Evaluation of Product


29th June 2007
We are in essence saying that we have an inferior product and we are begging others to come to our destination. This is fatal.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasBone Fish, Boil Fish, and Other Bahamas Residents | Large Amount of Money, Weapons a… more »

Regarding Andrew Bridgewaters Flogging


29th June 2007
In regards to the upcoming flogging of Andrew Bridgewater in The Bahamas, you have my full support for whatever worth you deem my opinion.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasFAA Faulted in Bahamas-Bound Plane Crash | Freeports BTC Office Insults… more »

PLPs Lay Out Case


29th June 2007
Former Blue Hills MP Leslie Miller has sworn an affidavit naming 48 people he says voted in the constituency in the May 2 general election who were not Bahamians.This article is courtesy of The Bahama JournalBahamas Hotels Pricing Themselves Out of the M… more »

Small Plane Crashes Near Nassau Airport


28th June 2007
The pilot of a twin engine, nine-seat Golden Wings Charter aircraft walked away from a low impact crash at the Airport Industrial Park Wednesday.This article is courtesy of BahamasMurder and Intrigue in Bahamas Still Intriguing | Visitor Dies in Tragic A… more »

Time to Think: Governments Need to be Criticized


28th June 2007
If we are to keep democracy alive and well and thus foster true freedom; everyone must be allowed to criticize the government of the day.This article is courtesy of BahamasTurnquest Seeks Review of Entrance Exam Given to Police Recruits | PLP Still Tryin… more »

Major Theft At BTC Helps Explain Rising Electricity Costs


28th June 2007
The Government has confirmed that a major theft operation has been ongoing at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).This article is courtesy of BahamasProduce Exchange is Rat Infested | Opposition Insists Fire Was Deliberate Despite Official Findi… more »

Another Death As Nassau Becomes Hit-and-Run Capital of The Caribbean


28th June 2007
Yet another hit-and-run accident early Wednesday morning in Nassau left a man dead, bringing the traffic fatality count for 2007 to 21.This article is courtesy of BahamasAnna Nicole set for Bahamas burial | Rampant Election Fraud in Bahamas | Nassau Traf… more »

Major Theft At BTC


28th June 2007
The Ministry of Finance confirmed on Wednesday that major theft has taken place at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).This article is courtesy of The Bahama JournalSmiths body could be headed today to Bahamas for funeral | Ingraham Blasts Chris… more »

Officials Fail To Address Root Cause of Customs Fraud


27th June 2007
Superintendent of Customs David Beneby pretty much proved that he was clueless as to the real problems related to Customs fraud.This article is courtesy of BahamasKelly Clarkson In The Bahamas | Three On Murder Charge | PM Defends Land Policy more »

Bahamas Brand Not Fully Exploited


27th June 2007
People use the big search engines, like Google, to search for the phrase "Tommy Bahamas" more often than the words "bahamas vacation".This article is courtesy of BahamasUS Report Confirms Accusations of Corruption | Anna Nicole Creat… more »

PLP Cronies Resign from Clifton Heritage Authority


27th June 2007
Maybe now that the PLP cronies have resigned, work can actually progress on the Clifton Heritage Park, which has languished for years.This article is courtesy of BahamasIncompetence Leads To Flawed Voter Cards | Second American in One Week To Die In Baha… more »

Freeports BTC Office Insults the Prime Minister


27th June 2007
More than seven weeks have passed since the May 2 general elections and BTC in Freeport still has a photo of Christie on their wall.This article is courtesy of BahamasPassengers Outraged After Plane Crash | Illegal Construction Angers Residents | Bahamas… more »

Calls For Liberalization of Banking Laws


27th June 2007
The Bahamas may face growing calls to liberalize banking laws and allow an estimated 65,000 illegals to open bank accounts...This article is courtesy of BahamasAnna Nicole Has Become A Hot Political Issue | Shooting in Eight Mile Rock Leaves One Man Inju… more »

Major Extradition Confusion


27th June 2007
Dwight and Keva Major now have to take their appeal directly to the Privy Council after the dismissal of an application for final leave yesterday.This article is courtesy of BahamasPeriods of Cooler Temperatures Create More Hurricanes Study Reveals | The… more »

Black Bahamians Taking Over The Human Smuggling Business


27th June 2007
Black African Kings used to round up human beings and sell them to white slave traders. Bahamians still use this practice as a money-making scheme.This article is courtesy of BahamasJudge Lyons Vindicated | Labour Laws Should be Reviewed Says Head Unioni… more »

Tourism Officials in Denial, Continue To Make Excuses


27th June 2007
If the Ministry of Tourisms main function is to market The Bahamas, wouldnt it make sense to have marketing experts head the Ministry?This article is courtesy of BahamasBahamas Blasted For Human Rights Abuse | Famous Bahamians | Bullet Holes Discoverd in… more »

Scientists Find Useful Bacteria in Bahamian Mud


27th June 2007
Scientists say they have sequenced the genome of an organism found in Bahamian mud which they believe may be useful in creating antibiotics.This article is courtesy of BahamasBullet Holes Discoverd in Christie Family Home | Bahamas Hopes To Learn Tourism… more »

Country in Crisis


27th June 2007
The startling murder rate should come as no surprise to Bahamians as statistics indicate that the country is in a crisis.This article is courtesy of BahamasThree More Murders | Smiths Body, Legal Battles Off To Bahamas | Mortimer's death creates grea… more »

Senator Says PLP Obsessed


27th June 2007
The Progressive Liberal Party has become obsessed in its quest to gain the majority of votes and become the Government of The Bahamas again.This article is courtesy of BahamasBritish Colonial Hilton Purchased By Obscure Investment Group | PM: Royal Oasis… more »

Independence Day Celebration Plans Revealed


27th June 2007
Live talk shows at Rawson Square, a sampling of Bahamian dishes, a walk into history, fashion show, live entertainment and a National Pride Award.This article is courtesy of BahamasAmerican Tourist Drowns While Diving | Rev Moss Slams Christies Response… more »

Shame on You, Allyson Maynard-Gibson


27th June 2007
Sir Arthur Foulkess open letter to a selfish, ignorant woman whose only objective the last five years was to become richer than all her tribe.This article is courtesy of BahamasRicardo Treco: Victimizing Even Before Being Elected | North Andros Farming N… more »

Blaming Cruise Ships is Easier Than Addressing The Real Problem


27th June 2007
Bay Street merchants have been telling successive Governments for years that downtown Nassau has degenerated into a dump, a slum, a shanty town.This article is courtesy of Bahamas$50 Million Allocated to Improve Local Govt and Postal System | Andros Gets… more »

Extradition Appeal Setback


27th June 2007
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday denied an application for an extension to grant more time for attorney Keod Smith to prepare an appeal to the Privy Council on behalf of his clients, Dwight and Keva Major, who are fighting extradition to the United States… more »

Tourist Arrivals To Increase In Next Few Months - Say What?


27th June 2007
This headline is misleading. Nowhere in the article is there any evidence that tourism will increase during the notoriously slow summer months.This article is courtesy of BahamasRush of Holiday Travelers Will Test New Airport Management | PLP Lies Conti… more »

A Permanent Straw Market Solution


26th June 2007
The straw vendors should submit an offer to government to buy the property where the proposed market is to be built, and erect their own edifice.This article is courtesy of BahamasCrimes Against Women Routine in The Bahamas | Females + Mosquitoes = Malar… more »

AG Slams PLP Over Judiciary - Promises To Bring Respect To Judicial System


26th June 2007
Unless Ms Hepburn is going to take an aggressive approach towards crooked lawyers and corrupt judges, she is just spitting in the wind.This article is courtesy of BahamasSearch Resumes in Aruba for Missing American Teen | More News on Death of Celebrity… more »

Christie The Jackal Speaks - Actually He Never Shuts Up


26th June 2007
It seems every time Perry Christie opens his mouth he proves that he has a big mouth and a small brain. This time was no different.This article is courtesy of BahamasBrothers Shot in Robbery Attempt | Junior Optimist Sailing Championships | Third Person… more »

Merchants Offer Ideas on How to Improve East Bay Street


26th June 2007
Eamon Adderley, general manager at Uptown Bakery and Deli, said the government needs to hold more activities in the area to attract more tourists.This article is courtesy of Bahamas"Offensive" Immigration Policies Will Be Eliminated Vows Ingrah… more »

Millions Pledged to National Trust from Bakers Bay Developers--Philanthropy or Bribery?


26th June 2007
Save Guana Cay Reef Association asked the court to block the Bakers Bay development, claiming that it was already doing damage to the environment.This article is courtesy of BahamasCaribbean Basin Initiative is Promised Support by Bush | Atlantis- Paradi… more »

Police Halt Human Trafficking Operation and Arrest Cuban Nationals


26th June 2007
The apprehension of Cuban nationals within Bahamian waters for the second time in less than a month, occurred just off Elbow Cay on Sunday afternoon.This article is courtesy of BahamasAnna will be buried in Bahamas - court | Ministers Sworn In | Anna Nic… more »

Eliminating Backlog of Court Cases Requires Novel Solution


26th June 2007
AG Claire Hepburn expressed concern and embarrassment that under the PLP the terms and conditions of the judiciary became a matter of public debate.This article is courtesy of Bahamas99 Bottles of Beer on The Wall.. And More | Muslim Cleric Suspect is De… more »

Fate of the $7 Million from Drug Bust Will be Decided by Court


26th June 2007
MP of National Security, Tommy Turnquest, said a procedure laid down in law deals with confiscated money once currency gets collected from drug busts.This article is courtesy of BahamasBahamas Properties for Sale - Most Desirable - #7: Laguna | Local Fir… more »

Bahamian Diet Causes Obesity and Other Life-Threatening Diseases


26th June 2007
The high content of unhealthy fat and starch in the typical Bahamian diet, when consumed regularly, can all lead to obesity, diabetes and even death.This article is courtesy of BahamasKey Evidence In Fatal Plane Crash Gone | Worlds Largest Man-Made Dolph… more »

Grand Bahama to Use Magic Approach For Boosting Tourism


26th June 2007
Tourism minister Neko Grant talked about a program dubbed Magic thats geared toward improving customer service throughout The Bahamas.This article is courtesy of BahamasAtlantis, The Palm Bridges Two Towers | New General Manager at Old Bahama Bay | Gover… more »

The Danger of Remaining Silent


26th June 2007
We need to break silence and voice our objection to any injustice lurking in our communities.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasAnother Murderer Set Free By Court of Appeal | Police Halt Human Trafficking Operation and Arrest Cuban Nationals | F… more »

Ritz-Carlton Appoint General Manager


26th June 2007
Russell Miller has been appointed General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Rose Island, Bahamas, announced Ezzat Coutry, senior vice president for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Mr. Miller will lead pre-opening operations for the $900 million projec… more »
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500 Cases Pending


26th June 2007
There are 500 cases pending before Bahamian courts and the new administration plans to introduce a systematic process to review the cases based on the offence and other mitigating factors, Attorney General Claire Hepburn said on Monday.This article is co… more »

PLP Still Trying To Destabilize Government


25th June 2007
This article by PLP apologist and journalist wannabe, Candia Dames, was published in Wendall Joness sycophantic newspaper.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasBahamas Vote for Scandal or Progress | Police Officers Defy Boss | Christie Lied About T… more »

Haitian Nationals Abandoned in Bimini


25th June 2007
Twenty-three Haitian nationals who were being smuggled to Miami, Florida from Nassau were dumped at South Bimini, which they were told was Miami.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasCaribbean Agricultural Development Initiatives | Embattled labor… more »

Economic Partnership Agreement with US is Sought by CARICOM


25th June 2007
An EPA with the US is what Heads of Government would like to have happen as tangible proof of a more mature relationship with the northern superpower.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasDispute Over Senators Could be Heading to Court | Bradley Ro… more »

The Expense of Extradition is Heavy Burden to Bear for Bahamian Economy


25th June 2007
The prime minister said the government has committed more than $1 million on extraditions over the last three years funded by the Bahamian taxpayers.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasDaniel Smith Inquest Mired in Corruption | Shooting in Eight… more »

Motorists to Pay Rising Prices at the Gas Pump this Summer


25th June 2007
While consumers wait for prices to drop, there are things they can do to save money on gas. See the fuel efficiency website, gasbuddy.com for ideas.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasNew Passport Rule Boosts Cruise Visitors | Haitian Nationals A… more »

Cuba Wants Sanctions Removed Before Talks with EU Can Go Forward


25th June 2007
The EU reached out to Cuba by inviting a Cuban delegation to Brussels to explore a gradual thaw in ties but Cuba declined until sanctions are removed.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasAn Appeal Questions How Length of Life Sentence is Determine… more »

Dolphins Defended by Large Coalition That Opposes Proposed Marine Park


25th June 2007
Environmental and animal rights groups, including Greenpeace and Humane Society International say dolphins need protection from capture and captivityThis article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasWhere are the prosititues? | PLP Senators Sworn In | Grand Ba… more »

Electricity Rates Get a Hike This Month


25th June 2007
The government pledged to address high electricity charges by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation said the MS for Public Utilities Phenton Neymour.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasOver and Out For a Trio of Failures | Bahamian Diet Causes Obes… more »

Caribbean Regional Development Fund Seeks US Participation


25th June 2007
CARICOM broached the subject of the Caribbean Regional Development Fund and explained how its central to the equitable development of the region.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasChristie Mussy Tink We Stupid | Millions of Dollars Wasted Assert… more »

PLP Senate Challenge Still On


25th June 2007
More than a month after the new parliament convened, the Progressive Liberal Party has yet to file any action in relation to its promised challenge of certain seats in the upper chamber.This article is courtesy of The Bahama JournalBahamas Vote for Scand… more »

Bahamas International Film Festival - Call for Entries


23rd June 2007
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is an annual celebration of films, events and panels presented amidst idyllic Bahamian settings.This article is courtesy of BahamasTravelers in Western Hemisphere Given Reprieve on Passport Requirement | Mor… more »

FBI Investigates Man Missing From Bahamas Cruise Ship


23rd June 2007
The FBI said it is investigating the disappearance of a North Carolina man from a cruise ship sailing through the Bahamas.This article is courtesy of BahamasShane Gibson Now Resigned | Can You Spell Generous? | Ingraham is Good To Go more »

Bahamas Going Downhill as a Tourist Destination


23rd June 2007
The overwhelming numbers of tourists to the Bahamas are being met by cynicism, apathy and even hostility from locals.This article is courtesy of BahamasIT, Trade and Immigration Top Agenda Between Bush and CARICOM | Outrageous Breech of Security at Nassa… more »

Tough Regime of Hardman Scavella Provokes Dissent


23rd June 2007
Discontent is growing in the Defence Force over the "hard man" regime of new commodore Clifford Scavella, particularly a demanding get-fit deadline.This article is courtesy of BahamasFNM to Make Cultural Development a Top Priority | Spelling Be… more »

Ingraham to PLP: Bring it ON!


22nd June 2007
A confident Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham challenged the PLP to "bring it on" in response to the PLPs election court challenges.This article is courtesy of BahamasBahamas Burial For Smith | Hotels Pump Up Local Economy | Jobs, Millions At Stak… more »

Model for Proposed Healthcare Plan in Decay


22nd June 2007
Dr Michael Walker, speaking at a Nassau Institute symposium, said the model for the proposed National Health Insurance scheme is seriously flawed.This article is courtesy of BahamasScenes from Puerto Rico | PLPs Closet Gays Wary of Moral Questionnaire |… more »

99 Bottles of Beer on The Wall.. And More


22nd June 2007
Beer lovers! Clear your calenders for this weekend. Its time for the 3rd annual Bahamas International Beer Festival at Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport.This article is courtesy of BahamasUS Embassy Committed to Continuing Education Programmes in Bahamas | Wedd… more »

Kerzner to Do Vegas


22nd June 2007
Four years from now, Kerzner International could be showing off its name in neon lights on the famed Las Vegas Strip.This article is courtesy of BahamasThe will of the people | Some Thoughts On The Justice Lyons Situation | Report Criticises Prison Condi… more »

Teens Hopping On The Drug Gravy Train


22nd June 2007
Following the example of Bahamian heroes like Lynden "Nation 4 Sale" Pindling and Samuel "Ninety" Knowles, teens are entering the drug business.This article is courtesy of BahamasDrug Bust in Exuma | Can You Spell Generous? | Racist P… more »

12-Year-Old Released From Jail


22nd June 2007
The 12-year-old whose incarceration prompted a controversy was discharged from Fox Hill prison, five months before her sentence comes to an end.This article is courtesy of BahamasBusiness Community Sounds Off on Baha Mar Project | Large Amount of Money,… more »

Historic CARICOM Gathering Ends With Promise From US


22nd June 2007
The top U.S. diplomat for Latin America will soon visit the Caribbean as a follow up to Bushs pledge to leaders of CARICOM to keep the dialogue goiThis article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasPrice Regulation Imposed on ViBe | Chamber of Commerce Will App… more »

IT, Trade and Immigration Top Agenda Between Bush and CARICOM


22nd June 2007
The leaders declared their intention to negotiate an agreement on cooperation in science and technology; strengthen trade; and address immigration.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasNew Post.! New Post! New Post! New Post! | Bahamas Government R… more »

Full-Scale Upgrade For Royal Bahamas Defence Force


22nd June 2007
MP Turnquest said the RBDF has been allocated a budget of $45,390,256 much of which has been earmarked for equipment, vessels and additional manpower.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasSean Connery Fronts Scots Nationalists Election Campaign | T… more »

The Bahamas Watches Royal Caribbean Revenue Sail Away


22nd June 2007
The re-deployment of Royal Caribbean cruise ships is expected to result in a decline of thousands of cruise visitor arrivals annually.This article is courtesy of BahamasParliament Was Up For Sale | Bahamas-based Money Launderer Gets Jail Time in Canada… more »

Public Treasury Was Plundered by PLP, Senator Claims


22nd June 2007
Vice President of the Senate Johnley Ferguson said the PLP government had used the Bahamian treasury as a slush fund operation to rip off Bahamians.This article is courtesy of BahamasElectrical Shortage Causes Fire | Rampant Election Fraud in Bahamas | M… more »

PM Pleased and Hopeful Upon Return From CARICOM Summit


22nd June 2007
PM Ingraham said his meetings with President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other U.S. officials were cordial, frank and opeThis article is courtesy of BahamasBahamas Named in Bulgarian Fund Drainage Scheme | Ginn Targeting Briti… more »

Illegal Construction Angers Residents


22nd June 2007
Officials in the Building Control division confirmed that all two-story buildings must be built at least 10 feet away from the propertys boundary.This article is courtesy of BahamasMurder Suspects Fear Being Harmed While on Remand | Rev Moss Slams Christ… more »

Beach Enforcement Officers to be Hired


22nd June 2007
Maritime Affairs and Labor Minister Senator Dion Foulkes said the commission of the new officers was intended "to protect our tourism industry."This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasBahamas Tourism Failing Badly | Rise in Crime Caused by… more »

PM: No Fears of Election Court


22nd June 2007
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham made it clear on Thursday that the Free National Movement has no fears whatsoever about the PLPs recent challenge to three FNM seats in election court.This article is courtesy of The Bahama JournalBahamas Nuptials for Googl… more »

PLP Inaction Has Hurt Tourism


21st June 2007
Indecision on how to move forward was the greatest cross that this country had to bear for the past five years.This article is courtesy of BahamasFNM Committed to Prison Reform Says Turnquest | NHI Will Limit Employment | US Report Highlights Discriminat… more »

Bahamas Offshore Banking Threatened by US Move to Close Loopholes


21st June 2007
The Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act gives the U.S. Treasury the authority to take action against foreign jurisdictions that impede tax enforcement.This article is courtesy of BahamasMore Ministers Appointed | Labour Laws Should be Reviewed Says Head Unionist |… more »

Moribund Justice System Leaves Murder Victims Family Frustrated


21st June 2007
Three years after Ricco Farrington was murdered his father, Floyd Farrington, doesnt understand why an inquiry into his sons death hasnt starteThis article is courtesy of BahamasMillions Stolen by Baby Doc" Will be Returned to Haiti | Is Cable Baham… more »

Wyclef Jean Rocks Out With the CARICOM; US Not Part of the Party


21st June 2007
The conference is an affair that ranges from a regional leaders summit with President Bush to a concert by Haiti-born hip hop star Wyclef Jean.This article is courtesy of BahamasMillions of Dollars Wasted Asserts US NOAA Hurricane Chief | Red Cross Ball… more »

A Call For Competitiveness in the Caribbean


21st June 2007
"Competitiveness is a timely topic for the Caribbean," US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez told a meeting with Caribbean leaders in Washington.This article is courtesy of BahamasRelocation of Market Eagerly Awaited by Soggy Straw Vendors | M… more »

New Forecast System Predicts Fewer Storms


21st June 2007
The prediction is the first based on computer climate models to process current oceanic and atmospheric conditions and project them into the future.This article is courtesy of BahamasPM Defends Land Policy | Elections On May 2 | Barbary Bay Development A… more »

Caribbean Basin Initiative is Promised Support by Bush


21st June 2007
Bush pledged to support the extension/upgrade of CBI--a Reagan-era program that gives the region duty-free access to U.S. markets for certain exports.This article is courtesy of BahamasBahamas IBC | Crime Fighting Tactics Ignore Root Cause | Legal Undesi… more »

Relocation of Market Eagerly Awaited by Soggy Straw Vendors


21st June 2007
As rain fell on Wednesday, parts of the market started to flood. Vendors were left to sell their goods to tourists in more than three inches of water.This article is courtesy of BahamasPLP: FNM approved residency of Gangsters, Fraudsters and pedophiles |… more »

Murder Charges Brought Against 16-Year-Old


21st June 2007
The teenager, an 11th-grade high school student, was charged in connection with two crimes including the murder of Mario Humes last week.This article is courtesy of BahamasThe First-Ever Subway Being Built in the Caribbean | Cove Employees Embroiled in L… more »

Big Bust Nets $7 Million in Cash


21st June 2007
Police seized more than $7 million in cash, guns and drugs in a bust on Wednesday that is being called the largest in RBPF history.This article is courtesy of BahamasLies Are Being Told About Election | Bahamians Turn Election Fever into Fashion Statemen… more »

$7 Million Seized


21st June 2007
Police revealed on Wednesday that they seized more than $7 million during a major bust in Grand Bahama on Sunday and they also confiscated more than $2 million worth of drugs as well as a cache of dangerous weapons.This article is courtesy of The Bahama… more »

Bahamas Losing Its Position in Tourism


20th June 2007
Neglect, indifference and criminals who prey on tourists have contributed to the Bahamas dramatic tumble from the top spot in Caribbean tourism.This article is courtesy of BahamasAnna Nicoles Nannies Sing a New Tune | Labour Laws Should be Reviewed Says… more »

Bahamas Culinary Team Excels at Regional Competition


20th June 2007
The Bahamas was one of the top four finalists among the thirteen teams which competed at the Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Classics in Miami.This article is courtesy of BahamasBoundaries Commission Names 41 Seats | Staying in Style for 2007 | Hubert In… more »

PLP Contests Only Three Seats


20th June 2007
The PLP must be the first party in history to contest the results of an election they were in charge of, and did everything they could to rig.This article is courtesy of BahamasBahamian Lawyers and Politicians Filled With Pure Evil | MP Blasts Former Tou… more »

Rise in Crime Caused by Various Factors That Must Be Addressed Says Official


20th June 2007
The Chief Superintendent said recently that most of the recent murders were domestic related----crimes that are more difficult to predict.This article is courtesy of BahamasNobu Update (Not the Restaurant at Atlantis) | Christie Keeps Independents on Tig… more »

PLPs Court Case Will Show Bahamians How Their Justice System Works--or Not


20th June 2007
This nations courts are vitally important to the preservation of democracy and freedom in this country and others like it around the world.This article is courtesy of BahamasPLP Government Insults and Disrespects The Judiciary | Bahamian Entrepreneur | T… more »

New Providence Facing Land-Shortage Crisis in Coming Years Asserts Official


20th June 2007
A consultant for the Ministry of Works and Transport said the island will have a growth in population of another 100,000 people in the next generationThis article is courtesy of BahamasOver the top memorial planned for Anna Nicole Smith in Bahamas | Lawy… more »

Autonomy, Accountability and Innovation Paramount to Educational Reform Says Sands


20th June 2007
Acting Director of Education, Lionel Sands, says, "[T]he expanded role of the district superintendents will require innovative, creative leadership.This article is courtesy of BahamasFormer MP Smith Becomes New House Speaker | Fox Hill Undergoes a T… more »

An Appeal Questions How Length of Life Sentence is Determined


20th June 2007
Forrester Bowe, a convicted murderer whod been sentenced to death, had the sentence commuted to life after the original sentence was quashed.This article is courtesy of BahamasNew Focus On Food Supply | PLP Forms Another Useless Crony Commission | Baha M… more »

Cubas Unofficial First Lady, Former Rebel, Vilma Espin, 77, Dies in Havana


20th June 2007
Espins death was announced on state-run television. No specific cause was given, but Granma, the Communist Party newspaper, said she had succumbedThis article is courtesy of Bahamas20 Homeless After Fire in Fox Hill | PLP MP Accused of Corruption | Rev M… more »

Trade Boost with U.S. is Goal of Caribbean Nations in Meeting with Bush


20th June 2007
Leaders from the 15-member Caribbean Community created a draft resolution calling for US to renew the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) that expired.This article is courtesy of BahamasSecurity Fees Going Up For Airline Passengers | Clifton to be Protected… more »

Increase in Violence Against the Media throughout Caribbean has OAS Concerned


20th June 2007
Violence is now perpetrated in most cases not by government agents but by criminal groups that consider freedom of expression or information a threat.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasGovernment Continues Seatbelt Law Charade | Are Corrupt Cops… more »

FNMs Ready For Court


20th June 2007
The Progressive Liberal Party may have won the right to challenge three parliamentary seats, but the Free National Movement will "fight vigorously" to stay in power, Acting Prime Minister Tommy Turnquest said Tuesday.This article is courtesy of The Baham… more »

Bahamas Tourism Failing Badly


19th June 2007
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie intentionally lied about arrival figures to hide the grim truth about our failing tourism industry.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasSeven Years and Five Strokes For Child Rapist | Outside Anna Nicole Smiths… more »

Tourists Going, Going, Gone!


19th June 2007
Bahamas tourism continues to plummet as stakeholders make lame excuses instead of focusing on real problems - quality of service meted out to guests.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasBahamas Blasted For Human Rights Abuse | Black Bahamians Offe… more »

Kissing Tourism Goodbye


19th June 2007
The Bahamas experienced a five-per cent drop in stop-over arrivals for the first quarter of 2007 and the numbers could get worse.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasGovt To Borrow $190 Mil | Anna Nicole Sighting | Paul Adderleys Monkey-Minded Mad… more »

A Serious Disservice to the Country


19th June 2007
Irresponsible parents, stupid students and children having children make for an educational system that is a disservice to the nation.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasHarbour Island and Rapelling Caterpillars | Government Tries To Con Teachers… more »

Impact of US Laws on Caribbean is Focus of Caucus


19th June 2007
Legislators talked about issues that are of importance to the region and the effect that some US legislation has had on economic development.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasGenerally Speaking . . . | GBPC Offers $5,000 Reward | Bahamas Touri… more »

MP Reports Meeting WIth US Secretary of State to be Beneficial


19th June 2007
Foreign Affairs Minister Brent Symonette attended a constructive Conference on the Caribbean with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.This article is courtesy of Newsline BahamasMillions Stolen by Baby Doc" Will be Returned to Haiti | Junior Opti… more »