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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 […]

New System Set to Modernise Customs Department and Increase Bahamas Rank for Ease of Doing Business

20 February 2018

Come this April, the Customs Department’s import and export system will be completely revamped into a paperless, a speedier, more efficient process with the introduction of the Bahamian Electronic Single Window (BESW), one of the outcomes of a public/private a cooperative initiative involving Bahamas Customs, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers Confederation and Arawak […]

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NIB Reform Foreshadowed

20 February 2018

The $20 million the National Insurance Board (NIB) lost in 2016 has forced its Board to make changes. According to National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle, the loss of so much money prompted the need to have at least two workshops. “We’re going to engage our Compliance Division, so that people can pay what is expected […]

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HOA Signed With OBAN – 80% Bahamian Workforce Promised

20 February 2018

Grand Bahama’s jobless rate may be headed for decline. Chairman of Oban Energies Oil Storage and Refinery Company Peter Kreiger has revealed plans to have a workforce primarily made up of Bahamians. “Our local supplier program will ensure that there is a direct financial investment in the local community and it will commit our suppliers […]

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Pair Jailed for Drugs & Gun Possession Charge

20 February 2018

A couple was yesterday jailed on gun and drug possession charges. Appearing before Magistrate Subusola Swain were 31-year-old Jason King of Dignity Gardens and 37-year old Samantha Bethel of Pineyard Road, who were arraigned on two counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm namely an AK 47 rifle, another two counts of possession of ammunition […]

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Dames To Criminals: Nowhere To Hide

20 February 2018

National Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday reiterated a long held warning to criminals that there is nowhere to hide. The no nonsense forewarning followed several shootings in Pinewood Gardens this past weekend that left two people dead, several injured and some residents on edge. But the minister rests easy that the anti-crime strategies are working […]

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Four Charged With Fraud

20 February 2018

A woman one of four arraigned in a magistrate’s court yesterday on a litany of unrelated fraud related charges. Represented by attorney Crystal Rolle, Chrispintina Munnings was arraigned on a total of 25 counts – seven counts of fraud by false pretense, 10 counts of stealing, and four counts each of acquisition and laundering. It […]

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Gov’t To Review Concessions

20 February 2018

The government plans to review all concessions and incentives in a bid to ensure value for money. While concessions and agreements seemingly go hand in hand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said the government is looking into how these concessions actually help Bahamians. “The models that we have in respect to […]

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Inside Secrets to Nygard’s Phenomenal Success

19 February 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 […]

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Attitude: How Important Is It Really?

16 February 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 […]

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“DEMOCRACY UNDER ASSAULT”

16 February 2018

The Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island  Chester Cooper says “in the aftermath of what went down in the House of Assembly Wednesday, Bahamians of political persuasions can see that democracy and due process are under assault in this country.” Addressing a Progressive Liberal Party Rally at  Gambier House (The Sir Lynden Pindling […]

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