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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 […]

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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 […]

PM says tourism product needs diversification

14 November 2018

The need to diversify the tourism product  was emphasized  during  Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis’  address at the official opening of The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountant’s week. The group heard how the number one industry has untapped potential and because of this, the government will create a tourism development corporation to help local entrepreneurs. […]

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INTERNATIONAL MEN’S WEEK TO BE RECOGNIZED LOCALLY

13 November 2018

For the first time in the country, the spotlight will be shown on males in observance of International Men’s Day. This is a decades-old initiative created to celebrate men’s contributions to society and to highlight concerns of the day.   This year, that will include  health, improving gender relations and promoting gender equality.  Committee member Terrence […]

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FORMER IMMIGRATION DIRECTOR DENIES FBI CLAIMS

13 November 2018

Former  Director of Immigration William Pratt is seeking any necessary means clearing his name from a visa fraud case and that may result in a full-fledged legal battle.  The  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  makes allegations that  Mr. Pratt and Clarence Russell, the current Immigration Director   accepting bribes to provide Bahamian work permits and […]

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BICA On Fiscal Responsibility Council

13 November 2018

The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA), president Gowon Bowe, will have a seat on the Fiscal Responsibility Council, “a tremendous opportunity for BICA to demonstrably influence the fiscal fortunes of the country,” according to Prime Minister, Dr.  the Most Hon. Hubert Minnis. During the opening of Accountants’ Week under the theme: “Effectively Transitioning in […]

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STRAW VENDORS CALL GOV’T ACTION “INHUMANE”

13 November 2018

The Straw Business Persons Society  is accusing the government of inhumane treatment of Straw Vendors and has outlined a litany of complaints.  The StrawVendorsare calling onthe PrimeMinister,Doctor Hubert A. Minnisand the Minister responsibleforthe Straw Market, Desmond Bannister,toassistinaddressing thismostpressing matterthataffectshundredsof Straw Vendors.  The Vendors accuse  Ms. Kelly Ingraham and the Straw Market Authority of removing and […]

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Minister Explains UWI Medical Students’ Scholarships

13 November 2018

Minister of Health Doctor  Duane Sands says the government has to rethink the paradigm  regarding healthcare professionals in the country. He  said there has been tremendous discussion about the government’s decision to raise questions of the 65 first-year medical students presenting themselves for matriculation on the University of the West Indies (UWI) Campuses earlier this […]

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Second Homicide In 3 Days

13 November 2018

Police in New Providence investigating another homicide after a male was shot at Cordeaux Avenue and Watkins Street last night. According to reports, shortly before 6pm, officers were called to a shooting incident  where the man was shot. He was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.  This follows a similar shooting […]

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The Human Factor In Strategy

12 November 2018

The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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Bradley Roberts The Believer Laid To Rest

12 November 2018

Several hundred friends, family and  parliamentarians from both sides of the political divide, including   supporters of the Progressive Liberal Party  all gathered Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral last Friday  to pay their final respects to Former Cabinet Minister and Chairman Emeritus Bradley Roberts. He was described by his Pastor Father Glen Nixon as ìthe believer who […]

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PILOT’S FAMILY UPSET OVER SEARCH EFFORTS

12 November 2018

Family members and loved ones of one of the pilots that went down in Thursday’s unfortunate plane crash were brought to tears yesterday as they expressed their extreme frustration with search and rescue attempts.  Ashton Ferguson, brother of pilot Byron Ferguson told reporters that that though the men have yet to be found, they remain […]

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