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Nottage sick on campaign trail, on bedrest

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Bahamas, April 28, 2017 – Nassau – PLP Chairman, Bradley Roberts has stated, “Dr. Bernard Nottage is said to be suffering from dehydration,” However, throughout social media, supporters are questioning whether or not the PLP is withholding the real severity of Dr. Nottage’s health as his behavior didn’t quite resemble that of someone with symptoms of dehydration last evening.

Suspicions have been circulating ever since Minister of National Security, Dr. Bernard Nottage took the stage at a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) rally at RM Baily Park. 71-year old Dr. Nottage stunned onlookers as well as online viewers when he began sweating, mispronouncing and slurring his words, making his speech almost incoherent. Nottage eventually had to be escorted off stage by PLP security.

Though his entrance was greeted with the crowd shouting “BJ! BJ” words such as seeking, declare, follow, sacrifice, difficult, Defense Force, Police Force and even Bahamas became extremely difficult for Dr. Nottage to pronounce. Thus, in less than 10minutes the DJ had to raise the volume of the music to overpower Nottage, leaving the crowd aghast and at a stand still.

At present, there are over 14,000 online views of his address and it has caused extreme backlash. This, however, was not the first time Dr. Nottage appeared disoriented. In February, Nottage came under heavy scrutiny having had a similar incident. While in the House of Assembly, Dr. Nottage began stumbling his words and took a long pause while addressing House Speaker, Dr. Kendal Major as he attempted to set a date for adjournment of the lower chamber.

Many viewers are also questioning why no one came to Dr. Nottage’s aid immediately after realizing he was struggling. His wife as well as other PLP candidates were present onstage at the time, and neither intervened until the music was raised. It also appeared that Nottage, being disorientated, did not see the need to cut his speech short nor realized he had lost the interest of the crowd. Others are wondering if the Christie administration would allow him to continue to campaign amid obvious health concerns.

Nevertheless, Bradley Roberts has confirmed, “He is at home resting.” Adding that the Prime Minister spoke with him and, “He is expected to fully recover.”

 

Story By: Kay-Marie Fletcher

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Bahamas economic growth

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The Bahamas’ economy is in good standing according to reports from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute which released the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Series. They indicate that quarterly GDP trends for 2023 saw increases compared to 2022, a sign of recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic.

The most significant increase was 9.9 percent in the first quarter of 2023, and the industries responsible for the growth include Accommodations and food, construction and Arts.

 

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C&W COMMUNICATIONS PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED AS ATHLETES “CHASE THE SUN”

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World Relays to be title sponsored by BTC, one of C&W’s local brands.

 

In just a few days, athletes from over fifty countries will converge in The Bahamas for the BTC World Athletic Relays Bahamas 24. C&W Communications, the parent company of BTC, is proud to be associated with this major event, which will see athletes from The Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago competing for a place in the upcoming Olympic games in Paris.

Inge Smidts, CEO of C&W Communications, who also serves as Chair of the BTC Board of Directors will be in the stands to witness the highly anticipated relays. Smidts says, this was an event that she simply could not miss. “We are proud to support our Caribbean athletes, and we wish them well as they vie for a spot in the Olympic games.

The relays will be held one of in our markets, The Bahamas, and we are honoured to be the title sponsor of the event. The world relays represent the spirit of relentless courage and the willingness to succeed of the Caribbean people and of our business. Through partnerships like this we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to connect communities and change lives.”

In addition to its sponsorship of the event, Smidts says it was important that athletes, officials, and fans stayed connected during the games. “As a business we are focused on ensuring that our customers have access to faster, stronger, and more reliable connectivity, and we worked with our partners to make certain that athletes and guests remain connected.

We have offered e-sim cards, and we also worked with the major hotels to set up care centers to ensure that we address any connectivity concerns on the spot. Additionally, I am pleased to announce that BTC will provide free Wi-Fi at the stadium giving patrons and athletes the opportunity to share every riveting moment.”

BTC has hosted a special event just for the Caribbean athletes, at the newly renovated Queen’s Staircase in Nassau, a recently renovated historic landmark visited by thousands of tourists each day. This event gave athletes the opportunity to unwind, mingle, and to learn more about each other right before the competition.

This is the fourth time that BTC and its parent company C&W Communications have title sponsored the world relays. The BTC World Athletic Relays will be held at the Thomas A. Robinson Track & Field Stadium from May 4-5, under the theme, “Chase the Sun, from Paradise to Paris.”

 

 

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RBC appoints new Country Manager and Area Vice President for Turks & Caicos 

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RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.

King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.

King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “

Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.

“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.

 

 

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