08 September 2023
DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The government’s new organ donor transplant program will be rolled out at “its earliestconvenience,” according to Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Micheal Darville.“It is a transplant program that is presently being activated. As a matter of fact, yesterday we metwith some of our key team players,” Dr. Darville said on […]
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08 September 2023
DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer Following the recent Cabinet shuffle, the new Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover Rolle expressed her gratitude for the prime minister’s confidence in her abilities.In a statement, she pledged to continue to commit herself to prioritizing the needs of publicservants and Bahamian workers everywhere.The statement went on to say […]
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08 September 2023
DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer Just three weeks following the proroguing of parliament, Prime Minister Philip Davis announcedmajor changes in the Davis administration.During his national address on Sunday evening, he announced new portfolios as Cabinet wasreshuffled.He said the goal in shifting Cabinet ministers is to strengthen policy execution with freshperspectives.He began with promoting Jomo Campbell to […]
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08 September 2023
Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Almost two years since Prime Minister Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal party (PLP)government were voted in, the nation’s leader delivered an address to the nation – remarkingthat it has been a privilege to serve, represent and fight on behalf of Bahamians.Prime Minister Davis gave an overview of the last two […]
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08 September 2023
DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer With more than 50 people now infected with dengue fever in the country, Minister of Health andWellness Michael Darville again urged residents to ensure that they do not have any breedinggrounds for mosquitoes around their homes.“Well, there’s 52 cases in The Bahamas now, and of course, I said before, we are […]
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08 September 2023
DELVARDO EMMANUELJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Twenty-eight-year-old Ashley Knowles, aka Nexus Seymour, stood beforeMagistrate Kendra Kelly on Monday morning, charged with 12 counts of fraud.According to prosecutors, Nexus Seymour, who also goes by the name AshleyKnowles, was in possession of false documents, specifically a Bahamian voter’scard and National Insurance Smartcard, both in the name Ashley Knowles.It is […]
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08 September 2023
Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer A plan with a look toward the future is needed for The Bahamas, according to independentUnited Nations (UN) expert Attiya Waris, who conducted an assessment on The Bahamas’recovery going forward in the aftermath of the historic events of Bahamaleaks, HurricaneDorian and COVID-19 – events she acknowledged as having ‘big affects’ on […]
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08 September 2023
DELVARDO EMMANUELJOURNAL STAFF WRITER With September being world Alzheimer’s month, Stapleton Gardens Neighbourhood Watch, inconjunction with the Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association, launched its registration drive forseniors in the Stapleton Community living with Alzheimer’s.The registry was introduced during a symposium on Tuesday at the Holy Trinity Activity Centre,where seniors within the community were given firsthand information about […]
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08 September 2023
DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer In an effort to increase the public’s awareness of their rights as a consumer in the country, theConsumer Protection Commission (CPC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education,Technical and Vocational Training, launched a logo competition for students ages 12 and up.The competition is preparation for the revitalization of CPC’s logo.CPC Executive […]
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08 September 2023
DELVARDO EMMANUELJournal Staff Writer A special education luncheon was held at the Wild Thyme restaurant on East Bay Street, tocelebrate the accomplishments of former Governor General H.E. Cornelius Smith in supportingthe educational pursuits of Bahamians in the areas of agriculture, climate change and hospitality.The C.A Smith International Educational and Community Development Scholarship Foundationassisted with the […]
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