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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 […]

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Labour Day Carnage

04 June 2018

The nation mourns after   what is being called ”a  senseless   lapse” on the part of a truck driver  that resulted in the deaths of four women and  caused  scores of  casualties on Labour Day this  past Friday. The jubilation of  participants in the Labour day parade  soon turned into grief  shortly after  10 […]

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Chinese Nationals Detained On Drug Charges

04 June 2018

Four Chinese nationals along with one Ecuadorian were  charged with possession of drugs with the intent to supply last Thursday. Standing before Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain, all of the Defendants pleaded not guilty and were  remanded to The Bahamas Department of Corrections until August 7th. Among the Chinese nationals were two juvenile; Ziyi Dang […]

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Ministry of Health launches Anti-Tobacco Initiative

04 June 2018

In honor of World No Tobacco Day, the Ministry of Health has  launched an initiative to combat smoking and raise awareness of its side effects.  This year’s goal focuses on drawing attention to health risks associated with the use of tobacco under the theme, “Tobacco and Heart Disease, aiming to expose the link between tobacco […]

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He Refused To Join The 2008 Recession

31 May 2018

MThe 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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$2.6 BILLION BUDGET

31 May 2018

The 2018/2019 Budget Communication presented in the House of Assembly yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, K. Peter Turnquest  is causing political consternation around the  Bahamas as Bahamians rebel against the government’s decision to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) by 60 per cent.  The rate has been  moved from 7.5 per cent […]

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No VAT On Breadbasket Items

31 May 2018

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Peter Turnquest revealed during his presentation of the 2018/2019 Budget, that Value Added Tax (VAT) will be eliminated on breadbasket items, a “commitment to Bahamians”.  “As for measures that that we are implementing to meet our commitments to Bahamians and provide tax relief to individuals and businesses: effective […]

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Baptist Leader Cites Crime As “The Worst of Times”

31 May 2018

“For us today, crime and criminal activities ensure that we live in the worst of times.” These words were uttered by President of The Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and  Education Convention, the Reverend  Doctor  William Thompson Tuesday  night at he addressed the annual session. He  said that “crime stalks our land with tornadic destructiveness…  Families […]

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Country’s Bond Rating Is Junk, Says Minister

31 May 2018

Making a startling announcement in the House of Assembly in a lengthy 2018/2019 Budget Communication yesterday,  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, K. Peter Turnquest said that “the country’s bond rating is at junk status.” In defense of his government’s decision to hike the VAT rate, he charged that the Minnis administration could do […]

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Bahamian On Firearm charges

31 May 2018

A 35-year-old father of two, Deolo Cordell  Pratt  was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson- Pratt  yesterday  on three counts of the importation of ammunition and one count of conspiracy to import ammunition without possessing a fire arm certificate. The  offences are alleged that have taken been committed  between March and July 2016.    Pratt is […]

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OUTRAGE OVER VAT

31 May 2018

Deputy Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party, I Chester Cooper says the government decision  to raise Value Added Tax to 12 percent  “is not only treacherous but is a reckless and dangerous move on the part of the government”.  “The Government shamelessly announced an increase in VAT from 7.5 per cent  to 12 per cent […]

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