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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 […]

TEENS IN TROUBLE

04 July 2025

Survey Reveals Alarming Trends in Obesity, Substance Use, and Mental Health By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer Poor physical health, rising substance abuse, and mental health challenges with suicide attempts and thoughts of suicide among adolescents in The Bahamas has raised major concerns for health officials.  The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Wednesday released […]

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EDITORIAL – THE RIGHT PATH

04 July 2025

The 52nd anniversary of the independence of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas finds the country in a good place; a state of growth and prosperity.  At the same time there is an obvious concerted effort to work on the challenges facing the nation, many of them caused by external forces. Since the end of COVID-19 […]

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Boundary Commission Continues Its Work

04 July 2025

BY ARIANNA NEELYBAHAMAS JOURNAL WRITER Every election cycle there are adjustments to constituencies but there is speculation that therecould be significant changes for the 2026 General Election. Boundary Commission members,however remain mum on that. But Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper who is also thecountry’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and […]

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NHI Prescription Drug Bill

04 July 2025

BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer In the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr.Michael Darville, laid the National Health Insurance (Specified Chronic DiseasesPrescription Drug Fund) Bill 2025 which aims to repeal and replace the NationalInsurance (Chronic Disease Prescription Drug Fund) Act Chapter 350A.“Our county needs a Drug Plan to address national […]

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Murders Down, Guns Abound

04 July 2025

By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Illegal firearms continue to be the main weapon of choice in serious crimes in TheBahamas. So far this year, murders, armed robberies, and carjackings continue tobe a cause for concern for both the police and residents.In 2023, the murder count was 110, and in 2024, it increased by 10, bringing […]

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Police Seize 25 Guns, 5,000+ Rounds of Ammunition, and Nearly 50 Pounds of Marijuana in Major Bust

04 July 2025

By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer A joint law enforcement operation has taken an arsenal of illegal guns and other contraband offthe streets, with police confirming the seizure of 25 illegal firearms, over 5,200 rounds ofammunition, and nearly 50 pounds of suspected marijuana; a haul with an estimated street valueof $198,400.Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles, detailed […]

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Laroda Plans to Run Again for Pinewood

04 July 2025

BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer The 2026 General Election is fast approaching, and after the Free NationalMovement officially revealed their candidates for the election, Myles Laroda,Minister of Social Services, Information, and Broadcasting, confirmed that hewould be throwing his hat in the race again, running for a second time in thePinewood Constituency.He was asked to give […]

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CABINET SECRETARY

SECRETARY TO THE CABINET RECEIVES CMG MEDAL

04 July 2025

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received Mrs. Nicole Campbell, Secretary to the Cabinet, in a Special Presentation of the CMG Medal at Government House, Mt. Fitzwilliam, on Monday, June 30, 2025. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)

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RCI Prepares For December Opening With Early Bookings

04 July 2025

Journal Staff Writing One of the most popular cruise lines in the world, Royal Caribbean International(RCI) is expanding their vacation experience with the addition of its all-inclusive,family friendly beach club on the western end of Paradise Island set to open inDecember 2025. This week it was announced that bookings are open as ticketsand packages are […]

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ENEAS FILES – The Budget: A Contract With The People

04 July 2025

By Godfrey Eneas A major factor in the election of political parties are the platforms on which theycampaign. Over the years all political parties have used slogans which parties feel willcatch the attention of the electorate. The platform is the mechanism that is used bythese parties to sell itself to the electorate. When elected, the […]

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