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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 […]

“BAHAMAS LAGGING IN RETAINING NURSES”

09 May 2018

When it comes to how the government should tackle the country’s chronic nursing shortage, Nurses Union Secretary General, Julian Mullings says initiatives and ideas have been presented, but up to this point, nothing has  come to fruition.  Responding to a statement made by Health Minister, Dr. Duane Sands on the shortage of nurses in the […]

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BCCEC ASSESSING GOV’T PERFORMANCE

09 May 2018

The Chief Executive Officer of  Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation  Edison says  he is unable to give the Minnis administration  a grade on performance after a year in office.  Mr.Sumner  was  responding to the questions at a  press conference Monday  when he said,   “we are still assessing.  We know that there are […]

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BPL SYSTEM NEEDS UPDATING, SAYS UNION LEADER

09 May 2018

After a much anticipated meeting last week between Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) executives and Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) representatives, BEWU President, Paul Maynard said, they are  still working things  out now that there  is  dialogue between the parties involved.  Mr. Maynard  stressed the need for the company’s system to be updated, and that […]

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Strike Imminent For Nurses Union

08 May 2018

Bahamas Nurses’ Union (BNU) is still up in arms with a litany of concerns they say still needs to be addressed, as they wait for the Director of Labour to response to their strike application. ​Speaking with reporters at a press conference yesterday, flanked by nurses and other union representatives, Nurses’ Union President Amancha Williams […]

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Waterful Wednesday In Schools

08 May 2018

In an effort to decrease the percentage of childhood obesity, Halt, the healthy lifestyle team, an action arm of the Cancer Society, hopes to start a trend of drinking only water in schools one day out of the week, which they hope to implement in the 2018/2019 school year. ​The Initiative that has already began […]

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UNIONS MAINTAINING THE STATUS QUO

08 May 2018

Trade Union Congress President, Obie Ferguson yesterday said the Congress is maintaining the status quo until an appeal is heard by The Privy Council on union agreements. Mr. Ferguson spoke on the issue of the Court of Appeal’s recent ruling which he claims, essentially makes all trade agreements in The Bahamas null and void. ​Since […]

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FORUM ON CYBER SECURITY PLANNED

08 May 2018

The future of Cyber Security and the need for Bahamians to be aware of the issue will be discussed in a major forum this week. ​The Chief Executive Officer of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Edison l. Sumner, Ken Wong- Chief Information Technology Officer of CQURE Technology and Conclave Chairperson Christina Lee Darville announced the […]

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CARICOM OFFICIAL CALLS FOR ACTION ON BLACKLISTING

08 May 2018

The Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), Ambassador Irwin Larocque has called for multilateralism and concerted action in tackling global issues. ​Speaking at the official opening of the 21st session of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) yesterday, Mr. Larocque said, “the multitude of external challenges faces by the community, including blacklisting, […]

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Davis Demands Appointment of CJ

07 May 2018

Opposition Leader Philip Davis says it is  time for the Prime Minister to Appoint New Chief Justice. Mr.  Davis advised during a recent  Progressive Liberal Party monthly meeting on  Thursday  that the time has come for Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis to appoint a new Chief Justice,  bearing in mind that having one in place […]

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FNM GOV’T CELEBRATES ONE YEAR

07 May 2018

With just three days left until the Free National Movement  Government led by Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis first  anniversary, the party came together yesterday to celebrate at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries for a service of thanksgiving.  In his address to party supporters in the church,  Dr. Minnis expressed satisfaction  that his government is on […]

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