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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08 September 2023
DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The shopping company Aeropost is about to branch out into freight carrier services in TheBahamas, just in time for the holidays that are quickly approaching.According to the company’s owner Sebastian Bastian, some revamping has been done.“So, since the acquisition, you know, we’ve done a lot of internal housekeeping with theorganization and […]
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08 September 2023
Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Four years ago, the tragic natural disaster of Hurricane Dorian swept through The Bahamasand left devastating effects on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama. A wreath layingceremony was held in both islands on September 1 to commemorate those who lost their livesduring the tragic storm.Prime Minister Philip Davis gave remarks […]
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01 September 2023
There is great consternation in the public service over the proposed reshuffle of the Cabinet of The Bahamas. In addition to the movement of some Ministers, there is also uncertainty on how Permanent Secretaries would be affected. In time for the opening of a new session of the Parliament in early October, Prime Minister Philip Davis […]
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01 September 2023
By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer From Over-the-Hill to Mount Fitzwilliam, the life of Cynthia “Mother” Pratt has been aninspiration for many and today she’s expected to be sworn-in as the 12 th governor general ofThe Bahamas.The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Government House on Mount Fitzwilliam at 9:00a.m.Prime Minister Philip Davis announced recently that […]
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01 September 2023
By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer The results of the 2023 Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate ofSecondary Education (BGCSE) national examinations have been released and despiteimprovements in some areas, only 10.9 percent of Bahamian students who took the BGCSEexams got a ‘C’ grade or above in five subjects, while only 5.62 percent received […]
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01 September 2023
By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Police issued another stern warning to Bahamians and residents regarding falsereports being made to the police on serious matters. For the second time in a week,police have had to report that incidents reported to them were in fact not as reported.On Tuesday, August 29, what was reported as the quick […]
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