04 July 2025
By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Illegal firearms continue to be the main weapon of choice in serious crimes in TheBahamas. So far this year, murders, armed robberies, and carjackings continue tobe a cause for concern for both the police and residents.In 2023, the murder count was 110, and in 2024, it increased by 10, bringing […]
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04 July 2025
By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer A joint law enforcement operation has taken an arsenal of illegal guns and other contraband offthe streets, with police confirming the seizure of 25 illegal firearms, over 5,200 rounds ofammunition, and nearly 50 pounds of suspected marijuana; a haul with an estimated street valueof $198,400.Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles, detailed […]
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04 July 2025
BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer The 2026 General Election is fast approaching, and after the Free NationalMovement officially revealed their candidates for the election, Myles Laroda,Minister of Social Services, Information, and Broadcasting, confirmed that hewould be throwing his hat in the race again, running for a second time in thePinewood Constituency.He was asked to give […]
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04 July 2025
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received Mrs. Nicole Campbell, Secretary to the Cabinet, in a Special Presentation of the CMG Medal at Government House, Mt. Fitzwilliam, on Monday, June 30, 2025. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
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04 July 2025
Journal Staff Writing One of the most popular cruise lines in the world, Royal Caribbean International(RCI) is expanding their vacation experience with the addition of its all-inclusive,family friendly beach club on the western end of Paradise Island set to open inDecember 2025. This week it was announced that bookings are open as ticketsand packages are […]
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04 July 2025
By Godfrey Eneas A major factor in the election of political parties are the platforms on which theycampaign. Over the years all political parties have used slogans which parties feel willcatch the attention of the electorate. The platform is the mechanism that is used bythese parties to sell itself to the electorate. When elected, the […]
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04 July 2025
BY CLEMIA NEELYBahama Journal Staff Writer Bahamians who are lesser abled are benefiting from support from the Ministry ofSocial Services, the Chinese embassy and the Office of the Spouse of the PrimeMinister as the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)accepted seven wheelchairs, 10 mobility aids, and 14 walking canes from theChinese embassy.Chinese Ambassador, Yan […]
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27 June 2025
BY CLEMIA NEELY Journal Staff Writer After a seemingly inordinate period of on and off negotiations, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) signed an agreement on Thursday that authorities say marks a pivotal step forward towards better labour relations in healthcare in The Bahamas. The signing means that the […]
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27 June 2025
During the recent Bahamas Business and Economic Forum held at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on May 28th and 29th, a new Bahamas Economic Guide was distributed to hundreds of potential foreign investors. Last Thursday while in New Providence The Bahamas Ambassador to The United States, His Excellency Wendall Jones paid a courtesy […]
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27 June 2025
When former American President Barack Obama said in a speech in the Parliament of Ghana that democracy is not just what happens at elections, but rather what happens between elections, many people around the world began paying attention to what was happening in politics in developing countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Today, we see […]
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