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Secret Service director steps down, heeding calls to quit after Trump assassination attempt
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers had demanded the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after a contentious hearing on Monday.
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BP BREAKING UPDATE: Brody Fritz is the old thief who is the suspect caught on Camera on Friday July 19th as he raided a home off Eastern Road. BP teams tracked Fritz to Step Street Fox Hill, shared widely and published across our network the CCTV footage of the robbery and alert police. Today, the senior citizen robber is now in police custody. Protect your home, share your footage with BP and let us get together with police get these damn criminals off our streets! GREAT WORK!
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*BREAKING| A man has been shot dead in Grand Bahama this evening. Police are on the scene of the incident in Yellow Jasmine Close off Pioneers Way west. DA FATHER OF A DEAD CRIMINAL SON WANT YINNER FIRE DA POLICE. YINNER GATA DECIDE! KEEP DA POLICE OR SOLVE THIS PROBLEM BY YINNER SELF! You cannot have ya cake and eat it too! Homicide climbs to 71! SEVEN MURDERS IN SIX DAYS!*
BP BREAKING| COALITION OF IDIOTS STILL CLEARING DOWN AND SELLING CROWN LAND....
Keep the praises of God going even in the midst of a storm....
Da Failed National Movement....well looka dis?!
*BP Breaking| Well Bernie Sanders you are up next and I am just waiting on da call. LET'S GO!!!*
BP Breaking| President J Biden to tell Americans he will not stand in the next election....
*BP Breaking| BIDEN DROPS OUT OF THE US PRESIDENTIAL RACE.... STANDBY....*
Two Thursday murdered victims identified. ...
Police Thursday night saw a double homicide which claimed the life of two men pulled up to a vehicle around 10pm on Penford Close in a white TIDA vehicle when they were immediately fired upon by a dark coloured vehicle which fled the scene. The men attempted to flee but fell to their death. Meanwhile police discovered loads of drugs inside that vehicle. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene. One of the victims BP has identified as 40-something-year old Jamie Tynes (Left) son of former House Clerk Maurice Tynes. The second victim is Neil Miller (right).
Public Hospitals Authority Addresses Concerns Raised in Viral Post
In response to the recent viral post circulating across social media platforms, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) issues the following statement:
Allegations of Health and Safety Violations:
The PHA acknowledges the concerns raised regarding alleged violations of the Health and Safety at Work Act Chapter 321C at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). Specifically, the claims of an infestation of pests in the mortuary and cafeteria, harmful chemical exposures, and issues related to the air-conditioning system.
Management’s Response:
1. Cafeteria Closure and Pest Infestation:
The decision to temporarily close the PMH cafeteria was made in response to major infrastructural repairs and renovations that have been long overdue for more than five years. While interim measures were in place to maintain operations, the relocation of employees was prioritized to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Contrary to the claims made, there has been no evidence of exposure or cross-contamination resulting in foodborne illnesses.
2. Chemical Exposure Incident:
Following reports of a strong diesel odor within the hospital premises, a prompt and thorough investigation was conducted. The source of the odor was traced to a leaking pipeline, leading to immediate isolation of the affected area, remedial work, and thorough cleaning to eradicate the odor and address any potential hazards. All staff members were educated, and those experiencing respiratory concerns were referred to PMH Employee Health for prompt medical assessment and appropriate treatment.
Commitment to Health and Safety:
The PHA reiterates its unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all individuals within its facilities. As an organization dedicated to the well-being of patients and staff, rigorous measures are continuously implemented to uphold the highest standards of health and safety protocols.
Call for Collaboration:
We encourage open communication and transparency and remain receptive to feedback from employees, stakeholders, and the general public. The PHA is dedicated to addressing concerns promptly, implementing necessary improvements, and ensuring the well-being of everyone within our healthcare facilities.
Local Public Hospitals Authority Addresses Concerns Raised in Viral Post Jul 20, 2024 0 8 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter PMH. In response to the recent viral post circulating across social media platforms, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) issues the following statement: Allegations of Heal...
Homicides hits 70 for the year with some 5 killings in the last 48 hours…
NASSAU| Bahamas Press is following the 70th homicide for the year which unfolded right in the back of the East Street South police station.
There police discovered a male shot dead just outside the station.
Police officers from the East Street South Police Station are to be commended. When they heard the gunshots emanating from rear of station they ran outside and saw a cube vehicle speeding away.
The officers chased the suspects in their private vehicle. Three occupants in the Cube (suspects) crashed into a vehicle on Bamboo Boulevard and fled foot. Police officers gave chase through Thatch Palm Street where two of three suspects were caught. One was shot and transported to hospital. Another got away. A high powered weapon and a handgun all found. THIS IS GREAT POLICE WORK! NOW…will the judge them grant them bail later this week is the question?
This incident comes on the heals of a string of killings on Friday. Police Thursday night saw a double homicide which claimed the life of two men pulled up to a vehicle around 10pm on Penford Close in a white TIDA vehicle when they were immediately fired upon by a dark coloured vehicle which fled the scene. The men attempted to flee but fell to their death. Meanwhile police discovered loads of drugs inside that vehicle. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene. One of the victims BP has identified as 40-something-year old Jamie Tynes son of former House Clerk Maurice Tynes.
Then two hours later police arrived to another incident on Crooked Island and Palmetto Ave. Street where a 24-year-old male was shot and killed. A 41-year-old female injured by gunfire. She was taken to hospital. The male victim was fired upon by occupants of a vehicle which opened fire on him. He died on the scene.
Then a final incident occurred around 4:30 am where the male occupant of a vehicle on Sumner Street and Soldier Road was shot multiple times. Police discovered the lone male driver dead inside the vehicle shot multiple times about the body. The victim we understand is identified as Taimak Saunders.
Steps Street Robber Caught Breaking into home at Dicks Point off Eastern Road Friday Morning...BP is live on the scene...
Steps Street Robber Caught Breaking into home at Dicks Point off Eastern Road Friday Morning...BP is live on the scene...
BP BREAKING| A man invaded the Bartlette residence on Eastern Road and Dicks Point, yesterday morning. Mrs. Bartlette is an infirmed Senior citizen. Thank goodness she was sound asleep. Her caregiver was not seen by the intruder. Something must be done with these thieves! The thief pried open the metal screen door from the breakfast room to gain entry into the living room and went upstairs and raided the house. What is dis?
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51-year-old man killed in three-car collision
Coffin box untested cars claimed another life behind the wheel…
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NASSAU| Tragedy struck on Friday night as a three-vehicle collision on Cowpen Road East resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man.
The incident, which occurred around 9:00 p.m., involved a black Nissan Note, a white Mercedes-Benz, and a white Mitsubishi Canter.
The 51-year-old man, the sole occupant of the Nissan Note, was traveling eastbound on Cowpen Road when his vehicle veered into the westbound lane. This sudden maneuver led to a head-on collision with the white Mercedes-Benz, driven by a lone female occupant who escaped without injuries.
Following the initial impact, the Nissan Note continued its course and collided with the white Mitsubishi Canter, which had three occupants at the time.
The driver of the Canter sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel for treatment.
The two passengers in the Canter emerged unscathed.
Upon arrival at the scene, EMS responders assessed the 51-year-old man from the Nissan Note but pronounced him dead at the scene.
Local 51-year-old man killed in three-car collision Jul 20, 2024 0 1 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Coffin box untested cars claimed another life behind the wheel… Scenes from that fatality on Cowpen Road. BY THEGALLERY242.COM NASSAU| Tragedy struck on Friday night as a three-vehicle collision...
Sheila Jackson Lee, Longtime Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 74
The Democrat, known for promoting progressive causes, helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74.
Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family around her.
The Democrat had represented her Houston-based district and the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1995. She had previously had breast cancer and announced the pancreatic cancer diagnosis on June 2.
Jackson-Lee visited The Bahamas back in October 2019 to meet with U.S. and Bahamian officials about the ongoing relief efforts in response to Hurricane Dorian, which caused tremendous damage in Abaco and Grand Bahama, two major northern islands in The Bahamas archipelago.
May her soul rest in peace.
Final Salute for first female Inspector Reserve ASP Dorothea L. Davis (nee Francis) at historic St. MATTHEW'S Anglican Church on Friday....
Final Salute for first female Inspector Reserve ASP Dorothea L. Davis (nee Francis) at historic St. MATTHEW'S Anglican Church on Friday....
NASSAU| A final salute was on display for Reserve ASP Dorothea Louise Davis on Friday 19th July at historic St. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN Church on Church and Shirley Streets as family, friends and members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force celebrated the life of the former officer, lay minister and author.
It was on February 1st, 1965, as women were being recruited by the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) that Dorothea Davis joined, following in the footsteps of her father. She was in the second group of women to be enlisted in that institution.
Her passion for policing grew by leaps and bounds as she quickly climbed up the ranks from a corporal in 1970, displaying her investigative skills, alertness and natural ability to probe, earning her a place in history by becoming the first female to attain the rank of Inspector on the RBPF on June 27th, 1979.
Her stunning and inspiring rise in leadership propelled her into many leading roles in the RBPF.
She retired from active duty on December 1, 1984 after serving almost twenty years on the Force.
It was on August 30, 2012 when then-Commissioner of Police Dr. Ellison Greenslade, whom she had taught at the Police College, invited her back into the ranks of the Force. She rendered assistance as a Lecturer at the Police Training College.
Commissioner Clayton Fernander led the top brass of his executuve team in celebrating her contribution to policing and paving the way for women in service in the Force across the country.
She passed away on June 29th and was 83-years-old.
PM travels to the US for Medical Treatment
Prime Minister Philip Davis is heading to the United States for medical treatment to address a condition affecting his sciatic nerve.
The announcement was made as he departed London, where he had been engaged in a series of official meetings, including discussions with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Sciatica, the condition Davis is facing, is characterized by pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, typically from the lower back down through the hips and buttocks and extending into each leg.
This discomfort is often caused by compression of the nerve roots due to factors such as herniated discs or bone overgrowth in the spine.
During Davis's absence, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper will assume the role of Acting Prime Minister.
This is not the first instance where Davis has sought medical care in the United States. Previously, he was airlifted to a US hospital after contracting Covid-19 while serving as the opposition leader.
The Prime Minister's office has not disclosed specific details regarding the duration of his treatment or where exactly in the United States he will be receiving medical care.
Is the Management of WSc misleading PM Davis on issues in Eleuthera...Watch BP this weekend!
BAHAMIAN WOMAN ARRESTED IN DUBAI WITH CO***NE -She ga hit jail!
DUBAI| A Bahamian national was detained for possessing around 4-kg of co***ne in her luggage at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.
The detainee was 54-year-old Statia Shantae Rolle, a citizen of the Bahamas. We will NOT own her!
Saifur Rahman, joint director of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Department in Chattogram, told BP Shantae had travelled from Brazil to Dubai before arriving in Chattogram on July 13 and she did not have any luggage with her at the time.
Two days after she landed in Chattogram, she came to the airport to pick up her luggage.
Acting on a tip she was detained and a package of co***ne, weighing 3,900 gm, was seized after searching her luggage.
Why ta think dese people want say dey is Bahamian? Why?
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Bahamas Press BREAKING| JAMIE TYNES is just one of the men shot dead in that Pine Road Fox Hill double homicide Thursday night. Also killed is a man who goes by the street name Ponda. We don't have a full name or photo at this time. Just his street name.
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Roadworks underway in Arthur's Town Cat Island...
Cat Island| Major Roadworks are underway on Cat Island thanks to the Davis Government.
Back in 2023 PM Davis confirmed that roadworks were set to take place on the island in his longstanding commitment to family island development across many island communities.
Right now roadworks are underway in Arthur's Town which will follow along the island with some 60 to 70 miles of paving on that island.
We report yinner decide!
Statement from Hon. Dr. Michael Darville in Response to Bahamas Christian Council on the Cannabis Bill and Regulations 2024
We thank the Bahamas Christian Council for sharing their views regarding the Cannabis Bill and Regulations 2024, just as we were grateful to meet with them about the legislation during the consultation period. Their perspective is valuable, and we share a commitment to the well-being of our communities.
We believe that Bahamians whose medical conditions cause pain and suffering not relieved by other treatment or medication are deserving of the relief that medical cannabis can offer. The primary objective of the legislation is to provide relief to individuals suffering from chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and other debilitating conditions. Medical cannabis has been scientifically proven to offer significant therapeutic benefits. For many patients, it provides relief when conventional treatments have failed.
We want to assure the Bahamas Christian Council and the public that the legislation includes strict regulations and controls to ensure that medical cannabis is used responsibly and safely. Only licensed medical practitioners will be able to prescribe cannabis, and dispensaries will be strictly regulated.
Regarding the economic opportunities for Bahamians arising from the legalization of medical cannabis, we are committed to ensuring that such opportunities are fairly distributed, just as we are committed to supporting small farmers and local businesses and preventing any concentration of the industry in the hands of a few.
A regulated cannabis market can reduce illegal drug activities by providing safe, legal access to those in need.
Many jurisdictions across the Caribbean and the world have not only legalised medical cannabis, and decriminalized possession for under one ounce, as we have done, but gone much further (as Dr. Hubert Minnis recommended our country do, in his contribution in the House of Assembly earlier this week). We studied and learned from the experiences of the many countries who have gone before us, and our approach is measured and responsible, posing no risk to the country’s reputation.
The decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis is also a matter of social justice. Too many Bahamians – especially our young men – have had their opportunities limited for minor offences. We do not believe that possession of less than one ounce of cannabis should limit one’s ability to positively contribute to society.
We share the goal of reducing the use of cannabis by young people. The legislation includes strict measures to prevent underage access. Retail establishments will be monitored, and public education campaigns will be launched to inform citizens about the safe use of medical cannabis and the importance of keeping it out of the hands of minors.
We also respect the cultural and religious practices of Rastafarians, allowing for the sacramental use of cannabis in a controlled and respectful manner. This inclusion acknowledges their traditions while maintaining strict oversight.
The CARICOM report provided a solid foundation for our approach, demonstrating that our measures are well-researched and beneficial for the country.
We are committed to providing Bahamians access to doctor-prescribed medical cannabis, in a way that ensures public safety, supports economic growth, and upholds the values of our community. We urge the Council and all Bahamians to consider the compassionate and evidence-based approach of this legislation, aimed at relieving suffering and improving the quality of life for many Bahamians.
July 17th, 2024
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Local Statement from Hon. Dr. Michael Darville in Response to Bahamas Christian Council on the Cannabis Bill and Regulations 2024 Jul 18, 2024 0 9 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Minister Dr Micharl Darville We thank the Bahamas Christian Council for sharing their views regarding the Cannabis Bil...
BBUC Hosts STEMsational Summer Camp
NASSAU| A group of Bahamian youngsters have gained new skills that will help broaden their perspectives and extend their horizons for success in the future. The Bahamas Baptist University College (BBUC) held the closing ceremony of its STEMsational Summer Camp on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, with parents and attendees expressing witnessing the children’s skills in robotics and entrepreneurship.
Principal Dr.Theresa Adderley-Smith said the response to the inaugural STEMsational Summer Camp was overwhelming, paving the way for BBUC to develop more progressive programmes throughout the year. Dr. Adderley-Smith thanked kind benefactors who helped to sponsor inner city youth to attend the camp, changing their whole outlook on prospectives for their life and their future.
Four four weeks, were taught progressive skills including building a robot from scratch, coding commands into the robot, then operating it with a cellular phone or tablet. Campers as young as nine years-old successfully created their robots from scratch and operated them, guided by camp instructor Terez Newton. The campers showcased their skills during the ceremony, using their devices to command their robot to pick up objects and take them to the principal. One youngster dreams of creating a robot for use in the hospitals in the future.
BBUC also teamed up with Tennessee Tech University, USA to present the 3D Printing and Virtual Reality aspect of STEMsational Summer Camp. According to camp instructor Muhammad Alshaikh Ali of Tennessee Tech, the youngsters learned how to take an idea they have, design it via software, and then 3D print it into reality. This will allow them to develop prototypes and templates that can be used to attract investors to their business ideas, and so much more.
Youngsters involved in the entrepreneurship camp, led by instructor Paul Taylor Jr., eloquently shared their business ideas with attendees during the closing out ceremony. They could articulate their business name and concept, speak on operating costs, marketing, sales strategies, and net profit, much to the delight of their parents.
Dr. Adderley-Smith said students were excited and motivated by what they learned, especially because there were tangible results such as 3D printing edible chocolate and pancakes, producing working robots, and developing business plans for their lofty goals.
Rev. Dr. William Thompson, president of the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention (BNBMEC), was on hand to witness the success of the students who attended the camp. Dr. Adderley Smith said that BBUC, with it’s new mantra “Be you at BBUC” is being rejuvenated with new fields of study including the Nursing programme and a hybrid car technology programme in the works.
All campers received medals for participation. Trophies were also awarded to: Kale Antonio – Superstar Award; Morgan Riley – Most Outstanding Award; and Jovan Cambridge – Most Improved camper. For more information, visit www.bbuc.edu.bs.
Local BBUC Hosts STEMsational Summer Camp Jul 18, 2024 0 4 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The Bahamas Baptist University College (BBUC) held the closing ceremony of its STEMsational Summer Camp NASSAU| A group of Bahamian youngsters have gained new skills that will help broaden their perspective...
PM Davis remarks at the 9th ALM Africa Summit
Noble, Honourable, Learned, Reverend and Distinguished Guests…
Ladies and Gentlemen…
Good morning.
It gives me great pleasure to be with you this morning.
Just a month ago, we in The Bahamas were delighted to host the 2024 ‘Afreximbank Annual Meetings’ and ‘AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum’.
It was truly a significant event, with over 5,000 delegates attending.
At the time, I noted that, we wanted to demonstrate “the determination and commitment of The Bahamas to leverage on the shared history, identities, and cultures of AfriCaribbean nations, in order to forge significantly greater trade, investment, and direct transport linkages”.
“We firmly believe that by doing so, we will stimulate economic growth and development, and build on the opportunity to speak with a unified voice on matters such as securing global action to meaningfully address climate change.”
The event was a multi-layered success, and we congratulate the Bank and the Forum on all that was achieved.
I understand that some of you here attended in person.
I hope that, beyond those intense days of discussion and deal-making, you who did attend, seized the opportunity to see something of our beautiful country.
But if you left The Bahamas without a little bit of sand between your toes, can you say that you were there?!
But I go further.
It is not until you meaningfully engage with the Bahamian people, not until you immerse yourself in some aspect of our culture, can you really say that you’ve experienced why ‘It’s Better in The Bahamas’.
And the point, though obvious, is true of us all.
Our nations are defined by our people: by their individual talent and ingenuity, and by the collective cultural expressions which have emerged from them.
To meet our people is to know who we are.
Of the 20 countries in the Caricom region, and the 54 countries on the African continent, in so many ways, we are the same.
Not surprising given our shared histories.
But it is also true that, in so many ways we are different.
And while we celebrate those differences and the diversity of thought and expression that accompany them, it is in those spaces that we also find the disruptions and opportunities which is the focus of this Summit.
The disruptions are many: some long-term and seemingly entrenched, others shorter term, but similarly disruptive.
For example:
Consider the legacy impacts of colonialism, and the plundering of resources, for which reparations have never been paid, which has meant that our national development has been handicapped, from the first moment of Independence.
The negative impacts of climate change present a double whammy, landing two sets of disruptions upon us.
In The Bahamas and other Caribbean States, we have been rendered as some of the most vulnerable places on the planet.
We have some of the lowest carbon emissions in the world, and yet we are among the worst affected.
We are also threatened with having to pay an existential price for rising sea levels, unpredictable weather patterns, and catastrophic hurricanes which are increasingly more frequent and more severe.
Despite pronouncements to the contrary, industrialized countries which are the greatest polluters, have yet to fulfil commitments made for the Loss and Damage we suffer, particularly as a result of hurricanes.
Initiatives to cancel some forms of debt, have also not made great progress.
For countries like mine, where more than a third of our debt results from the impacts of climate change, we have been locked into a vicious cycle of ‘Disaster, Debt and Rebuild…. followed by yet another ‘Disaster’.
Hurricanes rip across our islands, leaving extensive amounts of damage in their wake.
We then have to borrow in order to repair and homes, restore the infrastructure and so on, only to have another hurricane hit a year later, inflicting even worse damage on weakened structures, and forcing us to borrow yet again.
Some of you will have your own version of this on the continent. Our hurricanes are your floods, wildfires and drought.
More recent events have highlighted some extremely harsh truths.
The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but just as the virus still lurks around, so too do the effects of that crisis, which are seen in escalating prices, degraded healthcare infrastructures and, as I said, huge burdens of debt.
So many countries in both our regions suffer the same story of broken infrastructure and weaknesses in the supply of energy.
Many of us have young populations, desperate for jobs and opportunities, and, increasingly willing to take to the streets to agitate for them.
We struggle with our ability to deliver good healthcare, to eradicate poverty, and to promote better education for all.
As disruptive as these events are, and have been, yet still we see many silver linings, and many opportuities.
For example:
In The Bahamas, we are pioneering efforts to use Carbon Credits as a way of monetizing our natural sea grassess, which absorb more carbon than the Amazon basin.
We have implemented trailblazing legislative and regulatory frameworks to facilitate the trade in and responsible management of digital assets, especially through our ‘Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges’ Act.
And we were the first country to introduce a Central Bank digital country, the Sand Dollar.
We are also tackling what we view as unfair practices in the regulation of anti-money landering, and anti-tax evasion activities and the financing of terrorism.
We have taken a leading role in building a coalition of support to implement fundamental reforms to the global tax financial architecture, which is now being developed by a working group of the United Nations.
We have helped to facilitate peace and stability in our region, by playing an active role in the de-escalation of conflict between Guyana and Venezuela, and in contributing to the multilateral efforts to help the people of Haiti find a long-lasting solution to their troubles.
I don’t think it’s unfair to say that few people ever expected intiatives like these, from small countries like ours.
Perhaps our efforts in tourism have been a little too successful, and few can imagine much more for us than sun, sand and sea.
But Ladies and Gentleman:
There may be a limit as to how far we can prevent or dilute the disruptions that are thrown our way, a limit to the opportunties that others bring; but we have much control over how we respond to the circumstances with which we are presented.
And so, my African and Caribbean brothers and sisters, what examples from our experience in The Bahamas can we offer that will hopefully shine at least a little light on the way forward?
Firstly, never relinquish that sense of ‘agency’, where you just sit back, content to be a ‘rule-taker’ and not a ‘rule-maker’.
Size, geography, history and all the other obvious constraints, do not have to be barriers.
While we agitate loudly to be compensated for any number of grievances and injustices, let us also focus our energy on what we can do to drive our own progress.
Next, Participate!
Show up!
Engage!
Invest!
Few things are best done alone.
Many more successes are achieved by working together.
We are here, because we believe that engagement is fundamental to progress.
Whether that engagment is bilateral or multilateral, operating at an individual, local, national or regional level, we stand to benefit.
And finally, Leadership, a concept which sits at the heart of this Summit.
In The Bahamas we are a population of only 400,000 people, scattered across some 16 main islands within an archipelago of some 700 islands.
But we do not hesitate to stand up, step up, and step forward on the issues big and small, which affect us.
I wish more voices would join us.
I wish our chorus to be louder.
Earlier I expressed the hope that our visitors left with sand between their toes, and Bahamian friendships in their hearts.
This was more than just a whimsical desire.
You see, in The Bahamas, this is how we do business.
We understand that God has blessed us with the kind of sunshine, sand and sea that make us desirable to visit.
But we also understand that it is because of our Bahamian culture, that people will want to come back again and again, and even want to stay.
We appreciate that the Bahamian character and spirit, is one that must be nurtured and promoted to make us attractive to investors the world over.
I pray that a little of our example inspires you to navigate the disruptions and seize the opportunities of our time.
As the power of Africa is unleashed, and the potential and long-held promise of the continent is realised, my Brothers and Sisters this you should know: The Bahamas is open for business!
And in friendship and co-operation, in partnership and in solidarity, you are, most welcome!
Thank you.
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*BREAKING| A man has been shot dead in Grand Bahama this evening. Police are on the scene of the incident in Yellow Jasmine Close off Pioneers Way west. DA FATHER OF A DEAD CRIMINAL SON WANT YINNER FIRE DA POLICE. YINNER GATA DECIDE! KEEP DA POLICE OR SOLVE THIS PROBLEM BY YINNER SELF! You cannot have ya cake and eat it too! Homicide climbs to 71! SEVEN MURDERS IN SIX DAYS!*
BP BREAKING| COALITION OF IDIOTS STILL CLEARING DOWN AND SELLING CROWN LAND....
Keep the praises of God going even in the midst of a storm....
Da Failed National Movement....well looka dis?!
Final Salute for first female Inspector Reserve ASP Dorothea L. Davis (nee Francis) at historic St. MATTHEW'S Anglican Church on Friday.... NASSAU| A final salute was on display for Reserve ASP Dorothea Louise Davis on Friday 19th July at historic St. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN Church on Church and Shirley Streets as family, friends and members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force celebrated the life of the former officer, lay minister and author. It was on February 1st, 1965, as women were being recruited by the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) that Dorothea Davis joined, following in the footsteps of her father. She was in the second group of women to be enlisted in that institution. Her passion for policing grew by leaps and bounds as she quickly climbed up the ranks from a corporal in 1970, displaying her investigative skills, alertness and natural ability to probe, earning her a place in history by becoming the first female to attain the rank of Inspector on the RBPF on June 27th, 1979. Her stunning and inspiring rise in leadership propelled her into many leading roles in the RBPF. She retired from active duty on December 1, 1984 after serving almost twenty years on the Force. It was on August 30, 2012 when then-Commissioner of Police Dr. Ellison Greenslade, whom she had taught at the Police College, invited her back into the ranks of the Force. She rendered assistance as a Lecturer at the Police Training College. Commissioner Clayton Fernander led the top brass of his executuve team in celebrating her contribution to policing and paving the way for women in service in the Force across the country. She passed away on June 29th and was 83-years-old.
Roadworks underway in Arthur's Town Cat Island... Cat Island| Major Roadworks are underway on Cat Island thanks to the Davis Government. Back in 2023 PM Davis confirmed that roadworks were set to take place on the island in his longstanding commitment to family island development across many island communities. Right now roadworks are underway in Arthur's Town which will follow along the island with some 60 to 70 miles of paving on that island. We report yinner decide!
RUBIS released footage of a police officer shoplifting inside its store. Well look at that!? What is dis?!
https://youtu.be/GN99_6R3gm8?si=aaIj7hxVSkYM5Icg. *PLP Women cranking over that Tsumani Machine at a meeting on Grand Bahama on Sunday. THE PLP was placed on a Hurricane Watch mode by Party Leader Philip Brave Davis! #Goldrush #plp*
GOLD RUSH Tsumani WATCH! PLP WOMEN GRAND Bahama ORGANIZING TODAY.... BP Breaking| Women's Branch in Grand Bahama held their first Branch Meeting since change of Executives, headed by Ms. Grace Maycock. Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis presented the key note address. The event was well attended and dubbed a smashing success! #Hurricanewatch #Davis #PLP
Cat Islander Harry King gives his account of crab catching.
PM addresses tax collection task force criticism TASK FORCE FUROR: Prime Minister Philip Davis said there is a better way for a tax collection task force to visit businesses and that better way will be employed going forward. He was responding to outrage by local businesses over armed officers entering businesses and alarming customers and staff during inspections.
BP Breaking| Alveta Knight gives update on Bahamians experiencing Hurricane Beryl in Kingston Jamaica.
Bad accident on airport road this morning! This is what happens when you ask God to send his divine spirit of protection to cover you when on the streets. LOOK HOW GOD PROTECTED THIS WOMAN ON THE AIRPORT ROAD THIS MORNING! HOLY SPIRIT KEEP ME PROTECTED FROM ALL HARM AND DANGER! AMEN!!!
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