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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 […]

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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 […]

To Sir With Love: Happy Birthday, Sir Sidney!

21 February 2019

With the air of a salute befitting royalty, members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force paid  special tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier in recognition of his ninety-second birthday on  yesterday  with a unique video collaboration that was released to the media. Through this production of love, members of the Defence Force–The Bahamas’ military service–salute the […]

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Road excavation fines increase by thousands

21 February 2019

Utility companies are  to be held accountable for their laxed approach in properly restoring roads. This will  come through  an amendment to the Road Act  with  hefty fines  imposed to the offending companies. This was foreshadowed by  Minister of Works, Desmond Bannister, leading off debate on the proposed bill in the House of Assembly yesterday […]

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Labour Minister Gives Advice On Brewery layoffs

20 February 2019

Labour Minister Dion Foulkes shared some words of advice to the 73 workers Commonwealth Brewery Limited’s made redundant. The group was laid off  in what the company says is a restructuring exercise – it’s first such decision since going public. CBL Director of Retail, Ron Hepburn chalks it up to increased operational costs, coupled with […]

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BPL Chairman says Shell deal costs gov’t nothing

20 February 2019

Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is  moving  ahead with its deal with Shell North America. The two signed a memorandum of understanding last November for an integrated LNG gas-to power project that is expected to lead to not only lower energy bills, but provide a cleaner power generation. It is a major move that BPL […]

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Bishop Fernander Calls Court Cases ‘Tit for Tat’

19 February 2019

The President  of the Bahamas Christian  Council Bishop Delton Fernander is of the opinion that the  arrest and subsequent arraignment of four Grand Bahamians on fraud and money laundering charges give the appearance of tit for tat. He  said the situation raises serious questions. “That is becoming more and more clear in the manner in […]

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Three Stabbed In Grand Bahama

19 February 2019

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a stabbing that has left three males with injuries, two of them still detained in hospital.  Assistant Superintendent of Police, in Grand Bahama, Terecita Pinder, reports that on Sunday, shortly before 2:00am, police received reports of an altercation at a night club on Wimpole Street, involving a group of […]

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Government applauded for halting deportations to Haiti

19 February 2019

Rights Bahamas, a  local human rights organization, has  applauded  the Bahamas Government for temporarily halting the deportation of individuals to Haiti.  A statement from the organization said, “ In light of the unrest and violence happening in  that country, the safety of those in our custody must always come first. Closing the Bahamas Embassy and […]

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“GOV’T AGENCIES BREAKING LAWS”

19 February 2019

Queen’s Counsel  Fred Smith recently expressed concerns surrounding the country’s law enforcement agencies and their treatment of Bahamians citizens over the years.  Mr. Smith said that the behavior of officers from Immigration and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF), in particular, have been most regrettable.  He added that there have been many officers from these […]

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Four murder accused arraigned

19 February 2019

Police wrapped up investigations into another four murders after escorting to court the men allegedly behind the crimes. Appearing before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux were 28-year-old Mario Brown, 25-year-old Ricardo Mitchell, 23-year-old Keno McKenzie and 33-year-old Walleck Medurek. Brown stood accused of the February 10th murder of Jamal Kemp. However, his attorney claimed there is footage […]

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BREWERY LAYS OFF 73 EMPLOYEES

19 February 2019

Commonwealth Brewery, the country’s  largest  beverage company,  has laid off 73 employees. It is also is in the process of restructuring its retail division. A statement from the company yesterday  confirmed that the  73 workers will be made redundant due to increased operational costs, as well as increased competition from imported beer brands. Director of  […]

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