Stamp Duty Amnesty
Acting Controller of the Department of Inland Revenue, Shunda Strachan appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where she spoke about the government’s stamp duty amnesty initiative. Strachan explained, “in most years you paid 10% on the value of the property. So back then it probably was 10% […]
No More Public Comments On Former CID Chief
Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander released a statement on Thursday announcing that no further comments would be made on the investigation into the conduct of Chief Superintendent, Michael Johnson. Before this latest statement Fernander had given periodical updates on the case. He previously released a statement announcing the involvement of officers of the National Crime […]
New Teacher Orientation
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training hosted an orientation session for new teachers on Wednesday. The group is comprised of new teaching graduates of the University of The Bahamas and teachers recruited from Cuba. Director of Education, Dominique McCartney Russell told the group, “we want to give you time to acclimate to […]
Govt In No Rush To Introduce Medical Cannabis Industry
The Cannabis Bill was passed in both houses of Parliament in July. The new legislation provides for medical Cannabis use and dispensing, the establishment of a cannabis authority, it decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of cannabis and recognizes it as a sacrament of the Rastafarian church. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Minister of […]
New Passport Office Initiative Reaping Huge Dividends
The Summer Saturdays initiative at the Passport Office has proven to be a huge success. It was announced in June that Passport Offices in New Providence and Freeport, Grand Bahama would open on Saturdays during the busy summer months until August 31st. Chief Passport Officer, P. Nicholas Symonette says approximately 3000 people have been enrolled […]
Paul Hanna – His Music Lives On
August 20, 2024 marks exactly one year since we lost one of the greatest legends in Bahamian music history. Paul Hanna has left an indelible imprint in the tapestry of music in the country. He and his wife, Tanya represent an important pillar of society – a powerful couple committed to family, community, country, humanity, […]
BUT Sounds Off On Lack Of Consultation
President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, Belinda Wilson spoke out about the lack of communication from the government on certain issues on Tuesday. Speaking with reporters at a memorandum of understanding signing Wilson said, “what they fail to realize is if they do not communicate with us teachers and students will not be able […]
BUT & Credit Union Sign MOU
The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) and the Teachers & Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday. The MOU is meant to help teachers access loans from the financial institution. General Manager of the Teachers & Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union, Byron Miller was at the signing. He explained […]
School Repairs Tour
Government officials including the Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training and the Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs toured several schools currently under repair on Tuesday. Education minister, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin told members of the media that her ministry is seeking to enhance the environment that students, teachers, administrators and […]
The State Of Real Estate
Real Estate Agent, Jeron Fowler of One Oak Bahamas recently spoke with ZNS News about the state of the real estate industry in the country. According to Fowler the demand for real estate in The Bahamas is high. He said, “The Bahamas is a beautiful place and I keep on telling people that Bahamas is […]
