The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Dignitaries said their final goodbyes as the body of the late Member of Parliament for WestGrand Bahama and Bimini and Cabinet Minister Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe lied-in-state inthe foyer of the House of Assembly on Wednesday.Governor General Cynthia Pratt, Prime Minister Philip Davis, along with Cabinet ministers, andmembers of parliament, past […]

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By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer The Bahamas does not have a diplomatic presence in Israel, according to ForeignAffairs Minister Fred Mitchell, but Israel has a responsibility to protect non-citizens.The minister said as much as he confirmed, with reporters this past Wednesday, thatthere are still two Bahamians in Israel, caught up in that volatile Israel-Palestinianwar.Minister Mitchell […]

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By: Keile Campbell Prime Minister Philip Davis, gave the keynote address at the opening ceremony forCaribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) which took place Tuesday morning atSuperclub Breezes Resort.The importance of food security and how it remains an issue for almost everycountry in the Caribbean region was underlined by many who spoke, includingPrime Minister Davis who […]

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By: Keile CampbellAt financial tech event D3 Bahamas on behalf of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, whoopened their Bahamas-branch office in the capital last month, Chief InnovationOfficer Jason Lau believes that the crypto industry has not done enough to educate theaverage person as it concerns crypto technology.“I think we have a long way to go. I’ll be […]

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By: Keile Campbell Great contributors and catalysts of The Bahamas were celebrated on Monday asthe country celebrated National Heroes Day.At Government House, the National Honors Investiture took place whereBahamians of previous generations – including posthumously, received varioushonours commemorated with a plaque given by Governor-General Cynthia Pratt.Chairman of the National Honors Advisory Committee Fred Mitchell spoke […]

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By: Keile CampbellPrime Minister Philip Davis gave remarks at the financial tech conference event D3Bahamas, and expanded on the nation’s involvement in fintech as well as what to expect forits future in the sector.The prime minister spoke of The Bahamas’ pioneering and innovation in digital assets,particularly the passing of the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges […]

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BY GERRINO J. SAUNDERS In recent months Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell who also has theresponsibility for Foreign Affairs has been openly critical of the Central Bank of TheBahamas (Central Bank) and its quest towards a cashless and cheque-free society. TheMinister has described the push to eliminate cash and cheques as a “fools’ errand.”Just […]

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By: Licec Bastian A teenage girl is in hospital being treated for self-inflicting wounds in an allegedsuicide attempt police said on Tuesday.The 14-year-old, who resides in a local housing facility was found shortly after 7:00p.m. on Monday when attendants in that facility were making routine checks. The teenwas found with abrasions to her wrists and […]

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BY DESTINY JOHNSON The Bahamas has remained a stable B+ rating on the Standard and Poor’s (S&P)Global Business Intelligence Rating Review.Moody’s credit ratings also issued a report maintaining the country’s stable B1 rating.Minister of Economic Development, Senator Michael Halkitis said this proves thegreat economic recovery for the country.“I think what we take away from both […]

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By: Licec Bastian Police are on the hunt for two male suspects believed to be responsible for sexuallyassaulting a 31-year-old woman on Monday night.The incident occurred in western New Providence sometime around 7pm. Police saythe victim reported that she was in the company of a man known to her, when she wastaken to an unfamiliar […]

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