Officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force took three more illegal firearms off the streets of New Providence this past weekend in two separate incidents. Around 10:00 a.m., officers on Saturday from the Southwestern Division conducted a search of a residence located at at Kenya Avenue of Higher Drive. During the search officers uncovered two […]
Archive | April, 2016
Collie Dares PLP to Call Snap Election
Posted on 25 April 2016.
After winning his party’s chairmanship race last Thursday, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie said he is prepared to propel the FNM to victory, as he believes the government’s inadequate performance will lead to its detriment in the next general election. Meanwhile Mr. Collie, who has been a member of the FNM for […]
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Butler-Turner Urges End To Baha Mar Saga
Posted on 25 April 2016.
Member of Parliament for Long island Loretta Butler-Turner suggested that the government hire a senior official to assist with negotiating efforts for Baha Mar. She added that the government and the opposition should work together to ensure to ensure the opening of the project. “The Christie administration may consider the appointment of a highly-respected senior […]
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Junkanoo Carnival electrifies Grand Bahama
Posted on 25 April 2016.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival descended onto Grand Bahama delivering powerful performances described by Festival Chairman Paul Major as a “celebration of Bahamian talent”. Thousands of Bahamians and international visitors flooded Taino Beach on Friday and Saturday to amp up the music, soak up the culture and turn up the vibes with Bahamas […]
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Bank Rejects Izmirlian’s Offer
Posted on 25 April 2016.
A highly-placed source in the government of the Bahamas informed the Journal that the offer of Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian was rejected by the Export Import Bank of China. Recently, Mr. Izmirlian informed the public in a press statement that he was prepared to complete the baha mar project and immediately hire the employees […]
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Prime Minister Urges Hemisphere to Do More for the Poor
Posted on 25 April 2016.
Against the backdrop of the United Nations new sustainable development goals that “no one should be left behind,” The Bahamas, through the National Insurance Board, is hosting two social security conferences aimed at improving lives in the region. Prime Minister the Rt. Hon Perry Christie delivered the keynote address at the official opening of […]
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