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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 […]

BPL CHAIRMAN ANSWERS CONFLICT CLAIMS

29 August 2018

Despite a potential conflict of interest, Bahamas Power and Light’s new Chairman Donavan Moxey is not ruling out the possibility of his software company, CBI Mobile, working with BPL. Mr. Moxey’s company proposed an App called Mobile Assist to the company’s former board a year ago.  Mr. Moxey and his board met with reporters on […]

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Drastic Decline In Virus Outbreak

29 August 2018

Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands says  that there has been a drastic decline in conch poisoning and gastrointestinal virus, while there was one confirmed case last week.  The Minister stressed to reporters outside cabinet yesterday that  persons should take the necessary precautions in preparing raw conch cuisines. The Minister says the cause of this outbreak  […]

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LOCAL CHURCH GIVES BACK

28 August 2018

It was an  exuberant spirit filled the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium parking lot  on Saturday  as hundreds of  youngsters received free books, pencils, uniforms, and shoes from  the  Stephen C. Munroe International  back to school extravaganza.  This was the brainchild of  Prophet Stephen Munroe who said he got the idea after watching several kids kick their […]

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NEMA makes financial contributions to Hurricane Irma victims on Ragged

28 August 2018

Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, issued financial assistance estimating $72,000 to Family Island residents impacted by the devastating Hurricane Irma in 2017. Captain Russell was accompanied by assistant accountant at NEMA, Eva Lightbourne and Family Island Administrator for Exuma and Ragged Island Districts Preston Cunningham. Captain Russell and his […]

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New BPL Board Gets Mandate

28 August 2018

Out with the old, and in with the new as   Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) new executive board was  introduced  yesterday.  In an official presentation of the board members, Minister of Public Works, Desmond Bannister, told the members that there was a critical need for teamwork.  “All of that raises wonderful opportunity for leadership […]

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BPL COMMITTED TO IMPROVING POWER

28 August 2018

The new BPL Board of Directors had a productive day, putting emphasis on power generation. According to Chairman Donovan Moxey,  jampacked with meetings addressed  an array of topics dedicated to improving the country’s power supply.  Discussions covered everything from government’s investigation into the previous board to tackling the vexing problem of providing the company’s customers […]

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Gov’t’s BPL Response Called “Petty”

28 August 2018

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) Deputy Leader Arinthia Komolafe says that the government’s response to the ongoing  Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) saga  has been underwhelming, inadequate and petty. She  said  yesterday that  the party followed the ongoing discussion  “with interest.”   Mrs. Komolafe said, “this is unfortunate and unacceptable for an administration that professes […]

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Still ‘sticking to your knitting’?

27 August 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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FORMER GOVERNOR GENERALS HONOURED

24 August 2018

Two  former Governor Generals were  formally inducted in the “Order of the Nation” yesterday at Government House.  They are  Sir Orville Turnquest and  the Honourable Arthur Hanna  who served the country with distinction. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said   these men  left an indelible mark on the country through their tireless efforts. The Order […]

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Time For Another “Bend or Break”

24 August 2018

Former Tourism Minister, Obie Wilchcombe says the time has come for another  bend or break speech for Grand Bahama. He was referring to the speech made in the late  1960’s by former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling on foreign investment in  Freeport.  Mr. Wilchcombe said that Hutchinson Whampoa  has not honoured its agreement to maintain  […]

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