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TOGETHER WE RISE

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer On July 10, 1973, more than 50,000 Bahamians stood shoulder to shoulder at Clifford Park, watching with pride as the black, gold, and aquamarine flag of an independent Bahamas was hoisted for the first time. The black triangle represents the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people, the gold […]

RBDF Commissions Four New Safe Boats

RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats

By Gerrino SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Despite recent setbacks with a number of boats being sidelined for eitherroutine servicing or due to running aground and needing repairs theRoyal Bahamas Defence Force is determined to do everything in itspower to properly protect the nations’ borders, fishing grounds andterritorial waters.This week RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey said four […]

SENATOR DISMISSES CHINA REPORT

21 May 2019

The Opposition yesterday denounced a video making the rounds on Social Media alleging that China is using the absence of a United States  Ambassador  in The Bahamas to strengthen its ties here.  Taking aim at one America News Report, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Senator Fred Mitchell dismissed such report as not credible, and as such,  […]

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MAJOR ROADWORKS PLANNED

21 May 2019

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis last evening noted the need for continued efforts to upgrade the capital’s road network for a modern, smart urban center. In his third national address, Dr. Minnis also noted that this matter needs to be addressed with the least amount  of interruption for drivers and businesses.  With this in mind, […]

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Unionists To Announce Labour Day Plans

21 May 2019

With just 17 days left until the annual Labour Day parade, there has  been no official word  on  any changes that will be made to the parade following the Labour Day tragedy last year where four lost their lives. According to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes,  the parade is completely in the hands of the trade […]

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Senators Debate Land Deal For Norman’s Cay

21 May 2019

The push to clean up Norman’s Cay   image as the base of operations  of  Colombian  drug lord, Carlos Joe Ledher was  debated by Senators yesterday, who dealt with  a resolution to develop a five star proposed development on the acreage  once owned by Ledher’s company.   It was confiscated by The Bahamas government in […]

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Prison Fellowship To Host Caribbean Fellowships

21 May 2019

Prison Fellowship Bahamas (PFB) will host the 3rd annual Regional Conference of Prison Fellowship International in New Providence, anticipating fellowship partners from 12 Caribbean countries, for a week long seminar.  Under the theme Caribbean United in Faith,  Breaking Shackles and Changing Lives, former Regional Director for the Caribbean for Prison Fellowship International, and Programs Coordinator […]

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RAGGED ISLAND FACELIFT UNDERWAY

21 May 2019

Ragged Island is slated for a major facelift following the devastation left behind from Hurricane Irma back in September 2017, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis last night.  In his prime time address,  Dr. Minnis announced that the reconstruction of the island’s public infrastructure, including the construction of a new school and teachers’ duplex […]

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POLICE INVESTIGATE PLANE CRASH

21 May 2019

Police are investigating a plane crash which occurred on yesterday  at Staniel Cay, Exuma. Shortly after 10:00 am, Police on Staniel Cay  received a report that a plane had crashed at the airport. Upon arrival at location, Officers discovered that a white 402 Cessna twin engine aircraft Registration CH6AAL had crashed into a chain link […]

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Nygard Celebrates 50 Years

21 May 2019

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BISHOP HALL SAYS MURDERERS SHOULD GET LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

20 May 2019

Senior Pastor Emeritus of New Covenant Baptist Church, Bishop Simeon Hall  feels that persons who commit murder and rape should be incarcerated for life, without parole. Bishop Hall said, “only when the majority of our citizens, led by our elected Parliamentarians, place more fear in the hearts of gang members and criminals will  we  see […]

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CORONER PROBES THREE HOMICIDES

20 May 2019

The  police-involved shooting off the eastern road this past Friday in which three men were killed  by officers  is now the focus of a coroner-led investigation. Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash told the media  that police got information about suspects in connection with the most recent homicide here in the capital.  He said, “Officers executed a […]

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