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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PREPARES TO LAUNCH DIPLOMATIC WEEK OCTOBER 18-22 PRIME MINISTER CONGRATULATES NATIONAL HONOURS RECIPIENTS
 
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PREPARES TO LAUNCH DIPLOMATIC WEEK OCTOBER 18-22

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is hosting Diplomatic Week 2026, an event that helps outline and shape the country’s foreign policy. For the past 14 years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held Diplomatic Week, bringing together ambassadors, honorary consuls, foreign partners, and other stakeholders to meet, collaborate, and communicate foreign policy. Diplomatic […]

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PRIME MINISTER CONGRATULATES NATIONAL HONOURS RECIPIENTS

More than 400 people were honoured for their contribution to the continued development of The Bahamas, in three separate ceremonies over two days, the first two held on National Heroes Day. On Monday, October 12, 2026, in the Baha Mar Convention Centre, which was bedecked in national colours, Her Excellency, the Governor General, the Most […]

Consumer Protection Commission Strengthens Presence in Andros

27 June 2025

Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman and Managing Director of the Consumer Protection Commission(CPC), has reaffirmed the government’s sharpened focus on consumer justice, especially forFamily Island residents who continue to face limited access to reliable services, affordablegoods, and financial protections.Speaking at Andros Business Outlook last week, Rolle acknowledged deeply rooted challenges:exorbitant shipping costs, […]

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EDITORIAL – THE IMPACT OF TARIFFS ON TOURISM

20 June 2025

Every country of the world has rejected the increase in tariffs that United States President Donald Trump has imposed or wishes to impose on them. In The Bahamas there are growing fears that the tariffs would adversely affect the tourism product.  Some Bahamian tourist officials, including hoteliers are predicting a downturn in the number of […]

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“WE’RE ON THE RIGHT PATH”

20 June 2025

By Julian Reid Bahama Journal Editor Prime Minister Philip Davis moved to set the record straight on several “misguided assertions made by the Opposition” during his closing contribution on debate of the 2025/2026 budget on Thursday, maintaining that his government is being responsible in governance. He referred specifically to claims that this administration was “making […]

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MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ANNOUNCED

20 June 2025

BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer The Member of Parliament for Carmichael, Minister of Housing and UrbanRenewal, Keith Bell, said that for far too many Carmichael residents,homeownership remains out of reach. Carmichael is an area that has experiencedrapid population growth over the decades. Which is why Minister Bell announcedthe development of a new government subdivision in […]

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BPL BUILDING

No BPL Privatization

20 June 2025

By Gerrino Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor Public discussion surrounding the government approach to energy reform policyhas been mixed with some residents unconcerned about who own Bahamas Powerand Light (BPL) as long as there is affordable and reliable energy, while others areunhappy that the government is seemingly privatizing yet another essential serviceentity with little details […]

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LONG ISLAND RUNWAY CONTRACT

Long Island Airport Runway Contract Signing

20 June 2025

By Maliyah ConnollyJournal Staff Writer Long Island residents have been asking successive governments for upgrades to theDeadman’s Cay International Airport and on Wednesday that request became onestep closer to realization. A $20 million dollar contract was signed betweenthe government and Bahamas Hot Mix for extensive repairs to the runway.The signing took place at the Office […]

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Pintard Shares Insight Into FNM Election Platform

20 June 2025

By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor The Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said his party’sforward-looking policy platform reflects their commitment to accountableleadership, inclusive economic growth, and real solutions for the Bahamian people.He said, “The FNM is not in the business of wishful thinking. We are here to lead,to govern, to offer the […]

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MEDICAL MILESTONE: SUCCESSFUL LIVE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

20 June 2025

By: ARIANNA NEELYBahamas Journal Writer Medical history was made for The Bahamas this week when doctors successfully performed thecountry’s first live kidney transplant from a 66-year-old father to his 44-year-old son. Therecipient of the kidney transplant had been managing end stage kidney disease with dialysis forthe past three yearsThe Public Hospitals Authority described this transplant […]

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Pintard Shares Insight Into FNM Election Platform

20 June 2025

By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor The Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said his party’sforward-looking policy platform reflects their commitment to accountableleadership, inclusive economic growth, and real solutions for the Bahamian people.He said, “The FNM is not in the business of wishful thinking. We are here to lead,to govern, to offer the […]

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The Bahamas Moves To Terminate Cuban Medical Contracts Amid Forced Labour Concerns And U.S. Pressure

20 June 2025

Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer The Davis administration has begun dismantling its long-standing contractual agreements withCuba for the provision of healthcare professionals, following growing scrutiny from the UnitedStates and concerns about potential violations of international labour standards.Minister of Health, Dr. Michael Darville, announced in Parliament that existing agreements withthe Cuban government will be cancelled and replaced […]

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