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 […]
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 […]
