03 November 2023
BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff WriterOn Monday, the demolition of unregulated communities, commonly known as shantytowns, willbegin in the areas of Kool Acres and All Saints Way.On October 2, a 28-day eviction notice was sent by the Unregulated Communities ActionTaskforce to 162 structures in these communities.Minister of Works and Family Island Development Clay Sweeting said these […]
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03 November 2023
By Gerrino J. Saunders In his weekly commentary meant for Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) members and supporters,incumbent party chairman Fred Mitchell announced that he has the support Prime Minister PhilipDavis which could tip the scales in his favour heading into the party’s convention.Mr. Mitchell will be challenged for the chairmanship by former Senator Robyn Lynes […]
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03 November 2023
Former Senator Alma A. Adams nee Hutcheson died peacefully at home at the age of 74.In an announcement of her passing, Adams’ family said, “She was a shining light in ourlives: great source of inspiration, guidance and love.” She was a devoted mother andgrandmother.Adams leaves behind memories of a wonderful life and a great contributor […]
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03 November 2023
By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer The Consumer Protection Bill (2023) was debated and passed in the Lower Chamberon Wednesday evening. The new legislation which repeals and replaces the ConsumerProtection Act 2006 aims to put in place laws that protect Bahamian consumers andnot only target small businesses, but ensures that all businesses operate in a fair […]
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03 November 2023
By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Member of Parliament (MP) for Fox Hill Fred Mitchell backed the notion that there needs tobe an office in Parliament that deals with the matters and needs of former Parliamentarians.Before mentioning the concept, Minister Mitchell explained that his reasoning came frommusing on life after office for those who’ve served parliament.“There […]
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03 November 2023
DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer Minister of Energy and Transport Jobeth Coleby-Davis presented a comprehensive plan toaddress the electricity crisis in the country.Since taking the position as energy minister, Coleby-Davis said she has met with all stakeholdersincluding residents, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) employees and executives as well asbusiness owners to fulfill the government’s mandate of […]
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03 November 2023
By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer It’s official, The Bahamas is on target to welcome more than eight million visitors thisyear which smashes the banner year of 2019’s record.Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooperrevealed the number of tourists arrivals in country in the first three quarters of 2023 inthe House of Assembly […]
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03 November 2023
BY DELVARDO EMMANUELJournal Staff Writer Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard continues to call for aselect committee to address the shantytown crisis.Pintard’s call was reiterated following Works Minister Clay Sweeting’sannouncement that his ministry, along with the Unregulated Communities ActionTaskforce, will begin demolishing illegal structures in unregulated communitiesafter the expiration of a 28-day notice for […]
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03 November 2023
By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Three men, two of whom are immigration officers, were arraigned in theMagistrate’s Court last Friday, each charged with one count of bribery and onecount of conspiracy to commit bribery.The charges relate to that immigration ring uncovered within the Department ofImmigration.According to court records, Chief Immigration Officer Wyberg Brown, 50, andImmigration […]
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03 November 2023
BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The Bahamas became the 180 th member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on October 24,2023.Last week, Minister of Labour and the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle, along with a delegation,traveled to the 147 th Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Luanda, Angola where TheBahamas became a member.The IPU is a global organization […]
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