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OPTIMISM IN HAITI Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill
 
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OPTIMISM IN HAITI

There is new hope for security in Haiti as countries around the world are pledging more support and funding to bring about peace and security in that Caribbean country.  The new Council there claims that the Haitian people are optimistic about the future.   The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged another $160 million in […]

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis

Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer The Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said the NationalIntelligence Agency (NIA) Amendment Bill 2024 by the Davisadministration has breathed new life into the agency which is animportant arm of national security.Some of the major changes to the Bill include a change in name fromthe National Crime Intelligence Agency […]

Bahamasair Challenged By Rising Fuel Prices

11 June 2019

The rising cost of fuel prices  is negatively impacting Bahamasair, the national flag carrier, according to Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar who says that this was the greatest challenge to the airline meeting its financial target. Bahamasair spent $11.8 million on fuel in 2017 and $18 million in 2018. “As tensions rise between the United States, China and Iran , this will negatively […]

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POLICE PROBE HOMICIDE AND BANK ROBBERY

11 June 2019

Police on New Providence are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Sunday night which has left an adult male dead. According to reports, shortly before 9:00 pm, a man was standing in front of a home on Price Street, Nassau Village, when he was approached by occupants of a vehicle, who opened fire on him, hitting him about the body […]

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Ministry Awaits Autopsy Reports

11 June 2019

The  Bahamian High Commissioner  in London  Ellison Greenslade has reported  that he and officials from the High Commission have “made good progress” in the investigations into the deaths of two Bahamian young men whose bodies were found in a lake in Turin, Italy. In a report  from Italy yesterday, Mr Greenslade  said he and his delegation were warmly received with a great measure of courtesy and respect by […]

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230 RBDF RANGERS GRADUATE

28 May 2019

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers Programme received a major boost on Saturday past as 230 young people successfully graduated from their Rangers recruit training program.  The Passing Out Parade Ceremony for the nation builders took place at the Defence Force Coral Harbour Base on May 25th where Defence Force Rangers Cadets, both male and […]

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FULL OPERATIONS RESUMED AT NIB OFFICES

28 May 2019

The National Insurance Board wishes to advise the public that full operations resumed yesterday at normal working hours at its offices throughout New Providence and the Family Islands.The Board once again apologizes for the disruption in services experienced and any inconvenience caused, and thanks all customers for your understanding and patience

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Hotel Union Threatens Strike ActionHotel Union Threatens Strike Action

28 May 2019

The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) said yesterday, they have had enough and before the week is over,  the Union will know if they will strike for a new  Industrial Agreement. The issues are said to be many, including the prospect of a change in the shift system at the Reef and The Cove at […]

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ILO Celebrates 100 Years

28 May 2019

Minister of Labour, Senator Dion Foulkes, has reaffirmed The Bahamas’ commitment  to abiding by the spirit of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) constitution as the organization celebrates its 100th Anniversary. In  January of this year, the ILO mandated its 187 member states to plan and organize a national event to commemorate and showcase the work the ILO has […]

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SENATOR SUGGESTS STIFFER PENALTIES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING

28 May 2019

An  Senator  supporting the Free National Movement yesterday suggested the government revisit compensation for the estate of victims killed due to reckless driving during his contribution in the Senate.  As it stands, the law requires the guilty individual to pay a fine with no consideration to the bereaved families’ funeral expenses. As Senator Ranard Henfield suggested that  there should […]

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Simpson Penn Audit Completed

28 May 2019

A manpower audit into the Simpson Penn School for boys reveals  the quality and quantity of personnel in the wake of last year’s escapes from the Fox Hill institution. This,  in addition to pulling in what Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell’s described as several good recommendations from Bahamas Public Services Union President Kimsley Ferguson as well as […]

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LABOUR DEPARTMENT INTENDS TO AVERT STRIKE ACTION

28 May 2019

In the face of a potential hotel union strike, Labour Director John Pinder said that his department is prepared to avert such action. He said, “once they decide to conduct this strike poll, we have already agreed to intervene and hope to intervene prior to that. “I will certainly reach out to the employer to […]

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