National
Today In History: September 29th
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian history on the 29 September 1729 – the first meeting of Parliament (general assembly) took place and was made up of 24 members representing the islands of New Providence, Eleuthera and Harbour Island.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian history on the 29 September 1729 – the first meeting of Parliament (general assembly) took place and was made up of 24 members representing the islands of New Providence, Eleuthera and Harbour Island.
In 1887… Inagua experienced severe shocks of earthquakes that were outlined in the Inagua light station-report to the inspector of lighthouses. The report stated that this station and island were visited by several severe shocks of earthquakes at 7am which shook the tower and dwelling severely.
The resident justice reports that” the second shock at 10pm shook the tower very much and smashed the cylinder on the lamp. The light was then extinguished to prevent fire.
Fast forward to 2020… Former House Speaker and Nassau Village MP Halson Moultrie called for the death penalty to be carried out after 2 children were slain in his constituency.
And in 2021, health officials reported that COVID-19 cases began decreasing.
Back-to-back Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 164, Thousands More Feared Dead
Trump Administration to End Legal Protections for Haitians and Syrians
Independent Reggae Artist Ras-I Discusses His Journey in Music
For the Love of Art: Baha Mar Serves as Benefactor at 61st Venice Biennale
New Details in Eric Gardiner’s Case Sparking Response From FNM and COI
SBDC Launches Blue Economy Accelerator Program
Bahamian Fugitive Facing 15 Years In Florida Prison
U.S. Judge Denies Bail For Eric “Player” Gardiner
Prosecution Challenges Judge’s Decision To Direct Acquittal In Deadly Accident Case
France Reports Ebola Case in Doctor Returning From Congo
Israel Insists on Troops in Southern Lebanon
Antigua Welcomes OAS Declaration to Strengthen Mental Health
Independent Reggae Artist Ras-I Discusses His Journey in Music
For the Love of Art: Baha Mar Serves as Benefactor at 61st Venice Biennale
New Details in Eric Gardiner’s Case Sparking Response From FNM and COI
SBDC Launches Blue Economy Accelerator Program
Experts Sound Alarm as Coral Disease Threatens Bahamas Reefs
Confiscated Cash Was Campaign-Related, Says Gardiner’s Attorney
-
Court2 days agoBahamian Fugitive Facing 15 Years In Florida Prison
-
Court19 hours agoU.S. Judge Denies Bail For Eric “Player” Gardiner
-
Court2 days ago
Prosecution Challenges Judge’s Decision To Direct Acquittal In Deadly Accident Case
-
International2 days agoFrance Reports Ebola Case in Doctor Returning From Congo
-
International2 days agoIsrael Insists on Troops in Southern Lebanon
-
Regional2 days agoAntigua Welcomes OAS Declaration to Strengthen Mental Health
-
International2 days agoClive Davis, Towering Music Executive Who Reshaped American Sound, Dies at 94
-
International13 hours agoBack-to-back Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 164, Thousands More Feared Dead