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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 […]

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis

Prime Minister Philip Davis says The Bahamas ‘pioneering’ will continue in digital asset sector

13 October 2023

By: Keile CampbellPrime Minister Philip Davis gave remarks at the financial tech conference event D3Bahamas, and expanded on the nation’s involvement in fintech as well as what to expect forits future in the sector.The prime minister spoke of The Bahamas’ pioneering and innovation in digital assets,particularly the passing of the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges […]

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PLP Chairman Hon. Fred Mitchell

Mitchell Pleased With Central Bank Extension On Cheque Elimination

13 October 2023

BY GERRINO J. SAUNDERS In recent months Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell who also has theresponsibility for Foreign Affairs has been openly critical of the Central Bank of TheBahamas (Central Bank) and its quest towards a cashless and cheque-free society. TheMinister has described the push to eliminate cash and cheques as a “fools’ errand.”Just […]

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Fifth Suicide Attempt In A Month — Teen cuts wrists and legs following argument.

13 October 2023

By: Licec Bastian A teenage girl is in hospital being treated for self-inflicting wounds in an allegedsuicide attempt police said on Tuesday.The 14-year-old, who resides in a local housing facility was found shortly after 7:00p.m. on Monday when attendants in that facility were making routine checks. The teenwas found with abrasions to her wrists and […]

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Bahamas Maintains Stable Economic Rating

13 October 2023

BY DESTINY JOHNSON The Bahamas has remained a stable B+ rating on the Standard and Poor’s (S&P)Global Business Intelligence Rating Review.Moody’s credit ratings also issued a report maintaining the country’s stable B1 rating.Minister of Economic Development, Senator Michael Halkitis said this proves thegreat economic recovery for the country.“I think what we take away from both […]

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Police Search For Two Rape Suspects

13 October 2023

By: Licec Bastian Police are on the hunt for two male suspects believed to be responsible for sexuallyassaulting a 31-year-old woman on Monday night.The incident occurred in western New Providence sometime around 7pm. Police saythe victim reported that she was in the company of a man known to her, when she wastaken to an unfamiliar […]

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Murder Suspect In Custody — Two homicides in less than 48 hours

13 October 2023

By: Licec Bastian Less than 48 hours after a man was found stabbed to death on Rosebud Street,Farrington Road, police have a suspect in custody believed to be responsible for hisdeath.On Saturday, October 7, 2023 a 52-year-old male resident of Rosebud Street wasfound by a female resident unresponsive just outside her home. When officers arrivedon […]

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Climate Conference Prepares Caribbean Countries For COP-28

13 October 2023

BY DESTINY JOHNSON The Climate Finance in the Americas Conference and the Organization for American States(OAS) Sustainable Development Conference hosted by The Bahamas at the Atlantis ParadiseIsland Resort came to a close last week; both meetings a success according to economic affairsminister, senator Michael Halkitis.The climate finance event was hosted by Minister Halkitis while the […]

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BAHAMAS HOSTS JAMAICA TRADE MISSION

13 October 2023

By: Delvardo EmmanuelIn an effort to foster strategic partnership for the trading of goods throughout TheBahamas and the Caribbean region, the Jamaican Manufacturers and ExportersAssociation (JMEA), along with The Bahamas Trade Commission, launched its firstever JMEA trade mission.The event held at the Access Accelerator, SBDC office on Gladstone Road, wasgeared towards bringing together over 30 […]

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Davis Administration Seeks To Provide Security

06 October 2023

By Gerrino Saunders The Speech from the Throne delivered by Governor General Cynthia Pratt outlinedthe Davis administration’s new agenda as many in the country look forward to thegovernment continue the work of the people.The government’s most recent budget communication, a budget for security andprogress, Governor General Pratt referenced the government’s most recent budgetcommunication in June […]

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Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander

Police to Implement Suicide Training Courses for Officers

06 October 2023

BY DESTINY JOHNSON With suicide attempts on the rise in the country, police have plans to implementtraining courses for officers to be able to help individuals effectively in any suicidesituation.Last weekend a Grand Bahamian woman jumped out of a moving vehicle, in anattempt to take her life, and a week prior police reported three attempted […]

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