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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 […]

Wilchcome Against Disney Project

02 November 2018

Former Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcome does not agree with the government regarding the Lighthouse Point Development to Disney Cruise Line Development.  Mr. Wilchcome said he doesn’t think due process was put into the decision and that the property should have been given to the One Eleuthera Foundation. Furthermore, he added that the government was dragged […]

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THE ECONOMY UNDERMINED

02 November 2018

In the wake of devastating blows against the financial sector of the Bahamas by international agencies, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, K. Peter Turnquest  says, “we must increase our collective efforts to challenge the system that disproportionately costs the region, undermining our efforts to attract foreign investments, to promote economic diversity and resilience […]

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Citizens Security and Justice Programme Aims To Reduce Crime

02 November 2018

Receiving over 200 applicants, The Citizens Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) which officially launched on Monday, combines preventative strategies with institutional strengthening activities. The CSJP’s main objective is to contribute to the reduction of crime and violence and enhance security and justice in The Bahamas.  “We want to be able to give young people an […]

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PHA AND NURSES MEET

02 November 2018

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) met with the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) Executives and their Attorney on Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 in an attempt to further discussions related to the proposed roster system tied to the implementation of the PHA’s impending standardized shift system.  The proposed roster schedules were provided to the BNU on May […]

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WTO Ascension To Boost Economy, Says Laing

02 November 2018

In an effort to bring clarity on the benefit of the Bahamas joining the World Trade Organization, Chief Negotiator for The Bahamas’ Ascension to the WTO, Zhivargo Laing  is disputing   claims that with the WTO will also come  the free movement of people. He said joining WTO will boost the economy, thus  making  the […]

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How A Company Can Lose Money

31 October 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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Murder On Okra Hill

31 October 2018

The fourth homicide in less than a week took place in Okra Hill yesterday leaving a  man is dead, a woman injured and the alleged culprit behind the crime is in police custody. Police said they got a call from a distressed woman after 8:00am claiming that several hours earlier a man attacked her and […]

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OPPOSITION RESPONSE CALLED “ABSURD”

31 October 2018

The  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance says, “it  is indeed sad but revealing that the Official Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Chester Cooper  chose not to join the chorus of Bahamians from across the political divide who today commended the government for its historic step toward greater transparency and accountability in the management of […]

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TAXPAYERS TOLD: “BE PATIENT”

31 October 2018

Even though  the revenue of the government is up,  the  taxpayers of the  Bahamas are being asked by  the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance  Peter Turnquest to  be patient as  the government seeks to balance its budget.     A fiscal snapshot of the first quarter shows  an increase in revenue by $60.1 […]

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TEN POTENTIAL BUYERS FOR GRAND LUCAYAN

31 October 2018

Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson indicated that around ten individuals have  expressed interests  in purchasing the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.   However, out of respect for the potential investors, he told reporters that the government will not go into any more detail about them.  Meanwhile, despite critics saying that […]

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