The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Senator Fred Mitchell fired back at the original Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian for his comments regarding the previous administration’s handling of the stalled multibillion dollar resort. In a scathing verbal assault during his contribution to the 2017-2018 Budget Communication debate in the Senate yesterday, Mr. Mitchell called the statement offensive. “The press statement which […]

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Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday that Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has no intentions of responding to the moratorium request made by BMD Holdings two days ago. In a statement released on Sunday, BMD stated that it has reviewed the heads of terms regarding concessions agreed upon by the previous government of The Bahamas, […]

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Police are searching for a male suspect responsible for shooting another man, leaving him detained in hospital. According to police reports, shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday, a man was walking on Palm Beach Street, when a male armed with a handgun approached and shot him before fleeing on foot. Officials could not say the […]

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Yesterday marked the start of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) six-week Annual Summer Youth Programme. The day started off with an opening ceremony at the Calvary Bible Church on Collins Avenue under the theme “We Are a Chosen Generation Destined for Greatness.” The ceremony included a performance by the RBPF Band Division, a word […]

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A pair of former Ministry of Education employees appeared in court yesterday to face charges of stealing by way of employment. Appearing before Magistrate Samuel McKinney was 60-year-old Andrew Bridgewater of Glendale Subdivision and 59-year -old Paulette Wilson of Coral Harbour. The pair was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit falsification of accounts, […]

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An unprecedented number of applications for a program aimed at giving professional development training to women who may have had some challenges in life as The Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) presents its Fourth Annual Workforce Readiness Program dedicated to training unemployed women for the workforce. Receiving over 100 submissions for the three-week job […]

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Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands touted the services in healthcare exhibited on the island of Grand Bahama. His approval came as he participated in his first tour of the facilities on that island last week. “There is obviously an awful lot of activity going on in healthcare in Grand Bahama and I must say […]

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Senator Ranard Henfield yesterday refuted notions surrounding his political affiliation with the Free National Movement (FNM) and reiterated that he is the voice of the people. Much has been made of Henfield’s appointment since it was announced in May, with detractors saying the “We March Movement” was a political ploy from the start despite the […]

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State Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said the government has determined that an additional six-month extension is needed for further discussions about what exactly should be included in the Grand Bahama Investments and Incentives Act. The act, as it stands, mandates that the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) 3,500 licensees apply to Nassau for […]

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Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade said he is not surprised at the growing number of corruption investigations raring their heads in the past few weeks. Noting that there are currently 11 such files under review by the police, the commissioner suggests such cases are not limited to the public sector, but the private sector as […]

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