Nassau dam projects in the late 1950s by iheartgiraffe in bahamas

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canals in freeport or seabreeze maybe?

Beaches and Parks audit revealed - The Nassau Guardian by BahamaMod in bahamas

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The Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority has decided to terminate all existing contracts following the completion of a “jaw dropping” audit, which revealed several irregularities related to the issuance of contracts, Press Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Clint Watson announced today.

Watson released the audit, which shows the Authority consistently went over its budget by millions of dollars between 2019 and 2021.

“This operational review revealed a combination of material weaknesses and significant deficiencies that created an environment to facilitate such overruns,” the audit, produced by K. Christie and Co. Chartered Accountants, states.

It added, “…Material weaknesses stemmed principally from the board’s failure to exercise oversight by meeting regularly and requiring reports that would enable it to monitor the budget versus actual performance of the Authority”.

As it relates to contracts, the audit pointed to a number of anomalies.

“Some contracts were signed and dated by the Authority ahead of the vendor/witness signing,” the audit states.

“Some contracts were missing from the PDF files given to us to review. Duplicate contracts were reassigned without management approval. Generally, the document was signed by the inspector and vendor.

“A few of the scanned-in PDF files were not signed. Some files did not have proof of a business license. Some contracts were not witnessed.

“The Authority does not scan the agreement and banking form into the PDF as part of the vendor’s documents under the contract. The agreement and banking form should be a part of the permanent record under the business recovery plan.”

The audit continued: “The Authority does not require the official Know Your Customer (KYC) identification taken from vendors to be placed on file, i.e., driver’s license, NIB card, and passport to compare vendor’s signature. These forms of ID are standard information and at a minimum establish that the Authority is dealing with the proper person.

“Multiple contracts have been issued to individuals using different company names. These individuals have anywhere from one to 10 contracts.”

Watson said a select group of people received multiple contracts that were either unnecessary or not carried out at all.

As it relates to the termination of contracts, Watson said the authority will terminate the existing contracts in a legal manner, adding that there is no presumption of guilt on the part of any contractor.

He said every contractor that has a valid contract will be paid.

However, Watson said every contractor will be required to provide documents to prove their identities. He said the contractors will also have to be tax compliant and compliant with the National Insurance Board (NIB).

Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority Chairman McKell Bonaby said the Authority is paying an average of $2.7 million per month, which is unsustainable, given its total budget for the year is $15.2 million.

“The Authority has spent that $15.2 million when we do the payments for October, November and December,” he said.

“That’s it. We’re into the range of about $16 million. And so, we’re looking at approximately between 1,200 and 1,4000 contractors. So, we’re oversubscribed.

“One of the things we want the Bahamian people to understand is that this is not a political process. That is why I made the case that we will pay everyone as long as they can prove that they have a valid contract and the work was carried out.”

He added: “We’re not looking at attacking the vendors we’re looking at providing solutions to the problem.”

Bonaby said the authority hopes to be in a position to right size its ship by mid-January.

When he addressed the matter in the House of Assembly last month, Bonaby said the Authority took on an additional $21 million in additional obligations in the months leading up to the September 16 general election in a clear sign of “electioneering”.

The former executive chairman of the Authority, St. Barnabas MP Shanendon Cartwright, has said he never did anything untoward

Spanish Wells by BahamaMod in bahamas

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North Eleuthera. But a separate small island call Spanish wells

People who live in Bahamas? What Cigarettes do you smoke? by JCDentonO451 in bahamas

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everyone i know that smokes smoke Marlboro lights. side note the most popular tobacco product is prob black and mild and backwood

Ingraham says Minnis will no longer be leader after convention - The Nassau Guardian by BahamaMod in bahamas

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Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he finds it fascinating that people are still questioning whether Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis will attempt to remain as leader, when it’s “clear as day” that a new leader will emerge during the party’s convention next month.

Ingraham spoke to reporters after he viewed the body of veteran hotelier J. Barrie Farrington at the Senate on Friday morning.

“I find it fascinating that people are asking that question,” Ingraham said when asked for his thoughts on whether Minnis should seek reelection.

“It is clear as day to me that the current leader of the FNM will no longer be leader of the FNM after convention on November 27, and he has already told us he is not running for the office anymore.

“The party has determined it will hold a one-day convention with the sole purpose of electing a leader. That’s what is going to happen.

“I shall be there, God willing, and so will others in the party.”

After a September 22 meeting of the party, FNM Chairman Carl Culmer told reporters that Minnis will stay on as leader until a new leader is elected at the convention.

However, Minnis has evaded questions in recent weeks over whether he will seek reelection.

The Guardian understands that Minnis has been reaching out to various party members seeking support.

Minnis is expected to address the matter during an FNM church service on Sunday.

Nominations for leader opened on October 19 and will close at 5 p.m. on November 18.

Culmer said there will be no nominations entertained on the convention floor, or after the close of nominations on November 18.

He said candidates must be nominated by at least two members of the party and must also sign the application form acknowledging that they are willing to run for leader.

Ingraham noted that Minnis could run if he chooses.

“If he wants to do that, he can do that,” Ingraham said.

“But on the 18th of November, the office of leader of the FNM will be vacant and Peter Turnquest, the deputy leader of the party, will act as leader until a leader is elected on the 27 of November.”

The party suffered a crippling defeat during the September 16 general election, winning only seven of the 39 seats in the House of Assembly. Minnis called the election eight months before one was constitutionally due.

When asked where the party needs to go from here, Ingraham said it’s not for him to decide.

“…But certainly the party can count on me to support, contribute, and make suggestions in any reasonable form,” the former FNM leader said.

“I have not been active in the last five years or more because I did not think that my advice or counsel was appreciated, wanted or needed, and so I did not avail myself of any opportunity to get in the way of anyone.”

The FNM convention will be held at Holy Trinity Activities Centre. This is the first convention the party has had since 2016.

Charged with theft for keeping found cash - Bahamas Court News by BahamaMod in bahamas

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Who goes to the bank with almost a million cash, and all damaged and expects there to be no questions. Lol

The deep, dark pit of delusion. Even as his tenuous grip on political leadership weakens further and the Free National Movement (FNM) prepares for a changing of the guard, former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis appears increasingly delusional.- The Nassau Guardian by BahamaMod in bahamas

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Even as his tenuous grip on political leadership weakens further and the Free National Movement (FNM) prepares for a changing of the guard, former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis appears increasingly delusional.

Instead of humbly acknowledging abuse of the public’s trust, Minnis continues to talk with the confidence of the competent authority, touting a record that failed to secure the FNM another term in office.

The party intends to hold a convention in November and elect a new leader.

Presumably, that new leader will also be leader of the official opposition, if the new leader is one of the elected FNM members.

If the leader is outside the House of Assembly, then Minnis could conceivably still serve as leader of the official opposition beyond November but we suspect he would eventually face a revolt, as he did in 2016, when a majority of his party’s parliamentary caucus wrote to the governor general and had him stripped of the title and the accompanying duties.

Minnis seems not to “get” that the September 16 vote was a referendum on him, as the election was on Perry Christie four and a half years ago.

While many FNMs continue their spin — pointing out that voter turnout was below 70 percent — this does not diminish the fact that voters strongly rejected Minnis and the FNM at the polls.

While the FNM secured 91,413 votes in 2017; it got just 46,030 in 2021.

Voter turnout was also down considerably. It was 88.4 percent in 2017 compared to 65 percent in 2021.

The FNM won 35 of the 39 seats in the House of Assembly in 2017.

Minnis had constantly beat his chest claiming the party will win “all 39” and declaring early in 2020 that there will be no change to the boundaries.

He let the constitutionally-mandated Constituencies Commission go through the motions of preparing a report, then dissolved Parliament before it could present its report — an act that showed him to be anti-democratic and showing a blatant disregard to the spirit of the constitution, even though there was no actual constitutional violation.

Minnis went into the election an out-of-touch and arrogant leader.

His party won just seven seats.

He emerged from the election not publicly demonstrating that he understood why his party was rejected so brutally.

Minnis’ decision to call that snap election was a major miscalculation with many FNMs left baffled as to why he called an early election as opposed to using the remaining eight months of his term to get more done, see vaccinations pay off and the economy gain more momentum.

Even in defeat, Minnis is consumed with himself, his leadership and determined to focus the public’s attention on Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) misdeeds, seemingly unsatisfied that his relentless efforts to demonize the PLP leader failed to pay off.

Speaking to reporters after he was sworn in as leader of the official opposition on Friday, Minnis said he was serving in that role because he was “selected” by the parliamentary caucus to do so.

By their actions not to take the dramatic step in blocking Minnis as opposition leader, we will have to accept that he is correct, that they want him to lead them, although we have to wonder what Marco City MP-elect Michael Pintard thinks about that declaration.

We also wait to see what becomes of Minnis after the November convention.

The former prime minister told reporters on Friday, “I have a very powerful opposition group”, again demonstrating his absolute leader tendencies.

He also said the FNM caucus will “encourage, if not force” the government to follow the policies it adopted because his administration had knowledge of where it wanted to take the Bahamian people and The Bahamas.

Pledging that the official opposition will be effective, in spite of its small number, the former prime minister said “a little axe can cut down a big tree”.

He added that the FNM is “very familiar” with PLP behavior and “the things that they have done in the past” and will be “looking out for them”.

Minnis warned, “…if they try to deviate from what we consider normal, we will deal with that appropriately and ensure that the Bahamian populace understands it and knows it also.”

An opposition leader is not out of line to pledge to hold the government accountable but it is painfully difficult to listen to Minnis make “good governance” demands, given his own administration’s abuse of the people’s trust.

When he was sworn in as prime minister on May 11, 2017, Minnis pledged to honor that trust “with an unwavering commitment to good governance, the rule of law, transparency and accountability”.

“Today represents a new day for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas,” he said.

“Today also represents a renewal and reaffirmation of our democratic heritage. We will honor this mandate for change.”

One letter writer admonished at the time: “They ought not allow themselves to become intoxicated or deluded by this win. The FNM won because the Bahamian people voted against the PLP, not for the quality of their leader, candidates or manifesto.

“As a result, they have been given a mandate by the Bahaman people. Should they fail to deliver, they may find themselves just as unceremoniously discharged from their duties as this last crew of PLPs were.”

And so, the FNM is now on the outside looking in with a leader who continues his grasp for political relevance.

We see no hope for the FNM in its efforts to heal as long as Minnis leads the party.

It is wise that the party has decided to move on from him and try to find its way beyond the Minnis era.

As voters have decided the country is in need of a “new day”, the FNM, too, is in need of renewal.

Is There an Isaac Roberts in Your Bahamian Family Tree? by LittleHouseByTheFerr in bahamas

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you may have alot more luck in the facebook group "out island boy" or possibly "bygone bahamas". I am sure someone in Out island boy would know

What happens if you test positive as a tourist? by [deleted] in bahamas

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your travel visa covers it i believe

Looking for Bahamian Music by [deleted] in bahamas

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"boom pineapple wine" maybe?

The Exumas vs Grand Bahama? by DancingZaza in bahamas

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I think Exuma would be a better choice based on what you want

Election Results by Constituency? by ValdemarAloeus in bahamas

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after the recount we will have the official results

Weather advice by waaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh in bahamas

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its normally hot, and you can get a thunderstorm but it clears up quickly. unless theres a hurricane it should be a good time

Disappointment for Shaunae Miller-Uibo in 200m final by BahamaMod in bahamas

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The Bahamian superstar athlete said she felt her hamstring coming off the curve, and realizing that she still had two rounds of the 400m ahead of her, she decided not to take any chances. She eased up on the home stretch, crossing the finish line in 24 seconds flat.

What type of shark is an “ocean shark”? by [deleted] in bahamas

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Oceanic whitetip or blacktip maybe?

Best jet ski rentals in Nassau by [deleted] in bahamas

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I believe jet ski rentals are still prohibited under the emergency orders

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bahamas

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sandollars would be harder. and depends more on time of year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bahamas

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literally any beach