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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: “We’re doing the right thing.”

21 September 2018

Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis said  yesterday that  his government is “doing the right thing” with the acquisition of the Grand Lucayan Resort. In a detailed report in the House of  Assembly, he went to great lengths outlining   why talks with the Wynn Group collapsed and why his government instead opted to get into […]

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No Talks Between Gov’t And Gaming Operators

19 September 2018

The  legal  Counsel  for  TIG Investments,  Wayne Munroe QC,  said he has had no formal meetings with the government regarding the stamp tax and operator’s tax to be imposed on gaming houses since the  court hearing. TIG Investments represents Island Games, Paradise Games and Asure Win. According to Mr. Munroe,  their issue is that the […]

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Police Investigate Shooting Incident

19 September 2018

New Providence Police are investigating a shooting incident which left a man with injuries. According to reports, shortly before 9:00am yesterday, a man was standing outside his home on Bowe Alley off Finlayson Street, when he got into a verbal altercation with another man. The man then shot him with a firearm before running away.  […]

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Nygard’s 50th Anniversary Extravaganza  

19 September 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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DAVIS DEMANDS DOCUMENTS

19 September 2018

In preparation for  a debate on the purchase of the Grand Lucayan Hotel in Freeport Grand Bahama,  the leader of the official Opposition, Philip Davis  has demanded  a series of documents from the government. In a letter to Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis,   Mr. Davis requested the information on the acquisition of the resort […]

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PM To Release Details On Purchase

19 September 2018

All details concerning the purchase of The Grand Lucayan will be laid on the table, as promised by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, as the House resumes today. The purchase of The Grand Lucayan has been pegged at $65 million, but just recently it was revealed that the government has to pay another $1million to […]

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PM’s Immigration Comments Called “Idle Boast”


19 September 2018

The Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party, Senator Fred Mitchell says “Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis  can be accused of being a political hypocrite if he does not act on his posturing on Immigration matters as reported in the press  yesterday. “We expect the Prime Minister on Immigration to put his money where his mouth […]

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PLP Appeals To The Public

19 September 2018

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell made and appeal to the public to  pay close attention to the PLP’s contribution in The House  of Assembly today. The debate will be whether the house gives the government the authority to burrow  $35  million to help pay  for the $65 million purchase of the Grand Lucayan  Resort […]

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Minister Renews Commitment to Marine Environment

19 September 2018

Minister of Environment Remauld Ferreria said the only way to ensure sustainability and  the sustainable development of the country’s national resource is to base it on science and not just economic benefit. Mr. Ferreria said that The Bahamas has been committed   to the protection of its marine environment. He added that there are some […]

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PLP Searches For Candidates


18 September 2018

The  Progressive Liberal Party  has announced that it is  having its second module for aspirant candidates in Grand Bahama on the 28th September 2018 at the PLP’s headquarters in Freeport.The scheduled speakers for the occasion will be Professors Chris Curry and Michael Stevenson on the political history of the Bahamas; Edison Key; Obie Wilchcombe and Senator Michael […]

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