Valley Boys Update
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg is hopeful for a reconciliation of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group. The group is embroiled in a dispute since its recent split into two factions. Bowleg said, “Junkanoo in New Providence is run by the JCNP (Junkanoo Corporation New Providence). The JCNP determines who are […]
BTC Hosts “Back to School” Event In Englerston
Nassau, Bahamas – August 27th, 2024 – BTC strongly supports education, learning, and the upliftment of the nation’s youth. And with just days before public schools reopen for the 2024-25 school year, the company hosted a mega back to school initiative on Englerston Park last Saturday, August 24th. BTC partnered with Lowes Wholesale, Lightbourne […]
Scrap Metal Yard Homicide Investigation
A man was shot and killed at a scrap metal yard off Carmichael Road on Wednesday afternoon. Police confirmed that the victim was an employee of the scrap yard. Officer In Charge of the Southwestern Division, Superintendent Deno Josey was on the scene and gave details of the incident. He said, “it’s said that a […]
Optimism About Start of 2024/25 Budget
Minister of Economic Affairs, Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis is sharing his optimism one month into the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Halkitis told ZNS News the government is making sure that prudence is a top priority. He said, “from time to time you would have emergencies where ministries might be coming forward for extra money for unforeseen […]
No Complaints Early Into Crawfish Season
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Jomo Campbell is reporting no complaints thus far in the crawfish season which began on August 1st. Campbell recently spoke with reporters about the importance of having a closed crawfish season. He said, “the rules and regulations are there simply to protect the industry itself, to protect […]
Adequate Funding For Natural Disasters
As the peak of the 2024 hurricane season approaches Minister of Economic Affairs, Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis is assuring the public of the availability of funding in the event of a natural disaster. The Minister told ZNS News on Monday, “we have a facility with the Inter-American Development Bank so that in the event of […]
Three Charged For Philip Adderley Homicide
Three men appeared before Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley on Monday in connection with the murder of Philip Adderley. Adderley’s body was found submerged in waters near the Stuart Cove property in western New Providence on August 15th. The three men including former Managing Director of the Clifton Heritage Park, Mario Bannister 62, Christian Napier, 28 […]
Bozine Town Homicide
Two men were shot at a party held in Bozine Town off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway over the weekend. One of the men died as a result of his injuries and the other was shot in the leg. Assistant Commissioner of Police Kenwood Taylor was on the scene of the incident where he briefed reporters. He […]
Englerston Back To School Extravaganza
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company held a back to school giveaway in the Englerston constituency over the weekend. BTC Marketing Manager, Stacey Mackey spoke with ZNS News at the event. She said, ” I think that August is traditionally a month where parents of…you know you’re doing so much preparation in terms of getting the kids […]
Meteorology Cadets Graduate
Seventeen Bahamian students recently graduated from the Niccolo P. Small Meteorology Cadet Program. Minister of Transport and Energy, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis addressed the graduates at a ceremony held at the Baha Mar Resort. She said, “the establishment of the Niccolo P. Small Meteorology Cadet Program is a fulfillment of our pledge. It is no […]