The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The President of Disney Cruise Line Jeff Vahle is calling  for a dialogue to find “common  ground in his company’s efforts to develop Lighthouse Point in Eleuthera. In an effort to counter negative  criticism of Disney’s bid, Mr.  Vahle  says, “simply put, we want to work with The Bahamas to create an international destination that […]

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The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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The Clifton Review     The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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The Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar  says it is  critical that the government acquire the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  He said it had no other choice but to intervene. He then referred to the Royal Oasis which closed its door more than a decade ago. Supporting  a resolution in the House of […]

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The Consultant Physician Staff Association   yesterday again  expressed their dissatisfaction with the progress of negotiation with the Public Hospitals Authority. Just  two weeks ago,  the CPSA with the support of other trade unions expressed their concerns, filed a trade dispute and gave the PHA and the government  five days to respond to their cries.  […]

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For the Opposition, the Grand Lucayan deal is not all the government purports it to be.  Progressive Liberal Party leader  Philip Davis blasted the acquisition in the House of Assembly  as desperate, ill-advised and an inadequate band-aid approach to address the state of Grand Bahama’s economy. “In our view, it is another bad deal like […]

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Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis said  yesterday that  his government is “doing the right thing” with the acquisition of the Grand Lucayan Resort. In a detailed report in the House of  Assembly, he went to great lengths outlining   why talks with the Wynn Group collapsed and why his government instead opted to get into […]

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The  legal  Counsel  for  TIG Investments,  Wayne Munroe QC,  said he has had no formal meetings with the government regarding the stamp tax and operator’s tax to be imposed on gaming houses since the  court hearing. TIG Investments represents Island Games, Paradise Games and Asure Win. According to Mr. Munroe,  their issue is that the […]

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New Providence Police are investigating a shooting incident which left a man with injuries. According to reports, shortly before 9:00am yesterday, a man was standing outside his home on Bowe Alley off Finlayson Street, when he got into a verbal altercation with another man. The man then shot him with a firearm before running away.  […]

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The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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