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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 […]

Nygard celebrating 50 years in fashion

17 September 2018

In celebration of 50 years in business Nygard International showed off its $5 million makeover at its 1771 Inkster Boulevard location in Winnipeg, Canada last Friday.  The facility’s exterior was completely redone and the building is now home to an extensive museum chronicling its history as well as founder Peter Nygard’s life. The museum includes […]

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Americans Held For Drugs and Weapons

17 September 2018

Two American citizens are in police custody after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected drugs and weapons by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marines on Friday Afternoon.  While on patrol shortly after noon, officiers conducted a routine boarding and search of a blueand white contender in the area of Nassau Harbour […]

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3 Important Keys To Great Customer Service

14 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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Gov’t To Hold Skills Training Symposium

13 September 2018

In an effort to address the lack of sufficient skilled Bahamian workers, the Ministry of Labour has partnered with the private sector, educational institutions, labour unions and civil society to hold a national symposium on skills development in The Bahamas. The symposium titled, “Forging Our Future – Assessing and Analyzing the Skills Gap in The […]

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SENIOR POLICE GUNNED DOWN

13 September 2018

Police are on a manhunt for the brazen assailant who gunned down a senior police officer yesterday in broad daylight.  He has been identified as Inspector Carlos Blatch, an aide to Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling.  Assistant Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander shared with reporters on the scene that shortly after 3pm the victim was […]

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Sands Laments Dialysis Unit Issues

13 September 2018

Health Minister Dr. Duane sands said issues surrounding dialysis in The Bahamas is an “ongoing crisis” that has been occurring for over a decade.  Last month, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) issued a memo proposing a weekly charge rate of $150 for transport patients to and from the Dialysis Unit three times a week.  This […]

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Man Charged With Weekend Murder

13 September 2018

A man will spend his birthday behind bars. Dino Pinto, 37, was yesterday arraigned before Chief Magistrate, Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, on murder charges in connection with the September 8th death of Jeremy Petti-Fere. Petti-Fere was reportedly stabbed to death at a bar on Tonique Williams Darling Highway. His alleged killer was not required to enter a […]

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Foulkes To Smith: I Prefer To Wait For The Attorney General

13 September 2018

Labour Minister Dion Foulkes yesterday responded to Attorney Fred Smith QC‘s warning as the government continues to make provisions to eliminate shantytowns on the Family Islands.  Mr. Smith this week advised the government that it may be in contempt of court saying that he thought the government showed no respect for the rule of law […]

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BTVI student among small business grant winners

13 September 2018

A student of The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Education Training Institute (BTVI) in Grand Bahama is among 14 individuals awarded grants by the government for up to $5,000 to start businesses.  Curlene Bain, a grandmother of seven, is now a step closer to launching FastCrafts Fast Ferry & Water Taxi Services, thanks to the Grand […]

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Royal Caribbean’s Employee Cruises to Success

13 September 2018

Ginea Wilson remembers the exact moment she fell in love with the Berry Islands and knew she would accept a job that was never even close to her radar.  “We were heading over to the island on the boat. It was the most beautiful sunset, everything around was just sparkling, it took your breath away. […]

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