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“BRACE FOR HIGHER COSTS” Royal Bahamas Defence Force Hosts 45th Annual Church Service
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Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis, KC

“BRACE FOR HIGHER COSTS”

By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor The Bahamas government has taken action to address the impact of the U.S.-imposed 10 percent tariff on goods entering that country.  Prime Minister Philip Davis in a nationally televised address on Wednesday night warned Bahamians to brace themselves because it could mean higher costs and a slowdown in […]

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Royal Bahamas Defence Force Hosts 45th Annual Church Service

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) held its annual Church Service on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the William Thompson Auditorium, giving thanks for another year of service and commitment to the nation. Under the inspiring themes “A People’s Force Guarding Our Heritage Through Godly Excellence” and “A God-Led People’s Force”, Officers and Marines of […]

Defence Force Commodore, Dr. Raymond King

RBDF Commodore King: No Intentions To Resign

16 December 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After the Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander was compelled toresign last Wednesday following a number of events that saw senior andjunior police officers involved in criminal and corrupt activities withsome abusing their authority resulting in fatal shootings, the focus thenturned to Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF)Dr. […]

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Davis: U.S. Indictment Actions Could Tarnish Good Reputation

16 December 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer While he may support the recent United States Supreme Court indictments of 11Bahamians including high ranking police and defense force officers alleged to beinvolved in a large scale drug trafficking ring, Prime Minister Philip Davis hasexpressed concern over the way the U.S. is going about the indictment and thenegative […]

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FNM Chairman Dwayne Sands Calls for Action to Restore Democracy in The Bahamas

16 December 2024

Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands is scolding the Progressive LiberalParty (PLP) government for what he described as “corrupt, scandalous behavior” and an ongoingassault on the nation’s democracy.Dr Sands, who has been a consistent and vocal critic of the PLP, outlined a series of allegationsand frustrations that have dominated […]

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Members of the Official Opposition inside the House of Assembly.

Opposition Members Suspended For Two Sittings Following Mace Incident

16 December 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Six opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have been barred from Houseproceedings for two sittings following the chaos that occurred in the House ofAssembly on December 4 th when the Member for St. Barnabas and Free NationalMovement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright charged the Speaker’s desk,snatched the Mace and quickly threw […]

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FORMER PRIME MINISTER ON U.S. INDICTMENT

16 December 2024

BY SHENIA ROBERTSJournal Staff Writer Former Prime Minister and Member Of Parliament for Killarney, Dr. Hubert Minnis commentedon the state of governmental affairs in the country during an interview with press outside TheHouse Of Assembly on Wednesday. Minnis suggested that the lack of communication betweenthe United States government and the Davis administration suggests a lack […]

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Opposition Leader Hon. Michael Pintard

Pintard Says National Security Minister Partially to Blame for FNM House Suspension

16 December 2024

Kaitlyn BabbJournal Staff Writer Following the suspension of opposition members from Wednesday’s House ofAssembly proceedings, Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Michael Pintardcalled for the resignation of National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.The FNM leader made the comments at a press conference held in the opposition roomjust after he and five other members of his […]

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Government Announces $1.5 Million Food Grant to Support Sustainable Agriculture and Fishing

16 December 2024

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer  The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources launched its largest-ever food grant program, aiming to bolster food production and reduce the country’s dependence on food imports. The $1.5 million initiative will support farmers, fishers, and cooperatives across The Bahamas, with a focus on sustainable practices that align with the […]

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PLP Renewed Focus on Cartwright’s St. Barnabas Constituency

16 December 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer There is no denying the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has beenprovoked by the Free National Movement and especially by theOpposition leader Michael Pintard and deputy leader ShanendonCartwright following their actions in the House of Assembly onWednesday December 4 th when Cartwright threw the Speakers Mace, thesymbol of authority out […]

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NEW ECO-FRIENDLY HURRICANE RESISTANT CEMENT AND REBAR COMPANY

16 December 2024

BY: LATONYA ROBERTSJournal Staff Writer Certified Testing Laboratory has partnered with MEDA Engineering and TechnicalServices to introduce a new eco-friendly concrete and rebar that can withstandnatural disasters like; earthquakes, flooding, forest fires, and hurricanes.President of Certified Testing Labs Whittington Brown explained to the BahamaJournal that this new material is cost efficient. “With regard to beingenvironmentally […]

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ZONTA’S WEBINAR ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

16 December 2024

BY: Latonya RobertsJournal Staff Writer The Zonta Club of Nassau recently hosted a webinar to address gender basedviolence in The Bahamas shortly after the tragic rape and murder of 12-year-oldAdriel Moxey and 72-year-old Vernencha Butler which took place days apart inthe capital New Porvidence.The country was left in a state of shock, anger and sorrow, […]

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