06 June 2018
Opposition Leader Philip Davis says “Grand Bahamians have demonstrated in the streets and taken to social media urging the government to fix Grand Bahama. That island delivered five FNM MPs, three senators and three ministers, yet all they have to show is a closed hotel property with no prospects for opening; more foreign labour at […]
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06 June 2018
Three American men perished in a plane crash in bushes on the island of Eleuthera yesterday. Police on the island say a twin engine Cessna aircraft crashed in bushes off Rock Sound International Airport. The aircraft departed Rock Sound shortly after 3pm enroute to Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. The aircraft had reportedly crashed in rough […]
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06 June 2018
Police officials are on the hunt for the man behind an early morning shooting that took the life of seven-year Cameron Cooper and left another male wounded. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, the incident stemmed from a drug fight on Pipe Lane, just off Palm Beach Street after 7 am on Tuesday […]
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06 June 2018
While the government assures that the increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) would reduce the country’s debt and improve finance, many retailers believe there will be a greater effect on consumers. Director of Retail for Milo B. Butler and Sons, Allan Butler, said transitioning from 7.5 percent to 12 per cent will not affect the […]
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06 June 2018
A local Wed Shop owner is lashing out at the government for what he calls a betrayal. Craig Flowers, Chief Executive Officer of FML Group of Companies said as a Bahamian he feels betrayed by the Free National Movement government’s decision to increase in taxes. “I feel betrayed by the present government because the argument […]
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06 June 2018
The fact that corned beef remained on the list of breadbasket items came as quite a relief to many, who view the meal as a staple. However that feeling that could be short lived, according to Minister of Health Doctor Duane Sands. The Minister said that the item is “on probation” as it relates to […]
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04 June 2018
Leader of the opposition Phillip Davis responded to Deputy Prime Minister and minister of Finance Peter Turnquest’s remarks that statements made by the opposition were “laughable”. Mr. Davis told the Journal News Team that the PLP needs answers. He said, “Why would he say that we’re in no position to talk? We have spoken and […]
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04 June 2018
Labour Minister Senator Dion Foulkes shed tears as he was emotionally overwhelmed over the Labour Day parade tragedy. He said National Congress of Trade Union (NCTU) leader Bernard Evans along with Trade Union of Congress (TUC) leader Obie Ferguson were marching around the British Colonial Hilton Hotel when a Police Officer gave them the shocking […]
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04 June 2018
In the wake of this weekend’s Labour Day Tragedy, Opposition Leader Phillip Davis described the events as “a very gloomy time” for Bahamians particularly while the country celebrates its workers. Mr. Davis said that the Progressive liberal party (PLP) joined the Labour day parade pausing on four different occasions to commemorate the marchers that lost […]
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04 June 2018
Opposition leader Philip Davis has taken exception with comments by Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis concerning a possible devaluation of the Bahamian dollar. Mr. Davis responded to press comments attributed to Dr. Minnis defending the government’s decision to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5 per cent to 12 per cent. The Progressive […]
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