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OPTIMISM IN HAITI Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill
 
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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 […]

“FNM Producing Unemployment”

29 May 2018

The leader of the Opposition Progressive Liberal Party, Philip Davis says “even in opposition, the work of the PLP is having a more positive impact on the lives of Bahamians than the policies of the governing Free National Movement.” Addressing the installation of stalwart councilors of the PLP on Sunday at the Lorana Thompson auditorium […]

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BPL NEEDS RETOOLING

29 May 2018

The outspoken President of The Bahamas Electrical Workers Union Paul Maynard says Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) needs to be retooled in the national interest. Appearing as a guest on the Love 97 Radio  evening show “On Point” yesterday, Mr. Maynard said “the poor performance at BLP over the years is not the fault of […]

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RBDF HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES

29 May 2018

A day in the life of The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, is what media officials experienced yesterday, onboard the RBDF’s P45 Vessel, as it conducted its regular patrol. Lieutenant Commander, Carlon Bethell, took the time to share the hardships and challenges the force faces on a day to day basis.  One such challenge was  patrolling […]

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The Real Peter Nygard Part II

29 May 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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Man dies in Traffic Mishap

28 May 2018

Another traffic  accident  in the capital on Saturday  morning left a man dead.  Reports said that a man driving a purple and gray Toyota Tacoma on Prince Charles drive lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree.  The victim’s identity has not been revealed; however traffic officers continue their investigations on the matter.  […]

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UB’s largest graduation

28 May 2018

The University of The Bahamas graduated  700 students  last  Thursday – the biggest graduation at the University to date. While 700 students graduated, 900 students crossed the threshold.  The other 200 students either graduated before the spring 2018 semester or had  another class to complete in the following semester. Although the skies were overcast, that […]

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BAHAMAS PREPARES TO HOST TRADEWINDS 2018

28 May 2018

Four hundred troops from various Caribbean countries are expected to put their military training to the test as the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) plans to host “the largest military training exercise of its kind”. Tradewinds 2018 is an annual military training exercise scheduled to be held in The Bahamas from June 14th– 21st.  The […]

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Illegal Haitian Migrants Reach Venice Bay

28 May 2018

A search is reportedly still on for illegal migrants after a Haitian sloop made landfall off Venice Bay, South New Providence after midnight Saturday.  Several Law enforcement personnel including Royal Bahamas Police and Defence Force, as well as Immigration officers were only able to capture 26 of the migrants who were on board and are […]

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“Expect Higher Taxes” – -Davis paint grim picture

28 May 2018

Opposition leader Phillip Davis is warning the public to expect increased taxes in the new 2018/ 2019 budget of  the Free National Movement government .  In a statement released yesterday, the opposition leader claimed that the public can expect an increase in the VAT rate  to offset the elimination of VAT on certain goods and […]

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Bahamians On Cocaine Charges

28 May 2018

The two men arrested on drug charges at the Grand Bahama International Airport last Tuesday have pleaded not guilty to the charges. Police say  21 year old Maleik Laing and 28 year old Arcenio McKinney  were found with tens of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine.  Drug Enforcement officers allegedly  found the drugs in three […]

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