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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 […]

PASSENGER ONBOARD PLANE CRASH GIVES DETAILED ACCOUNT

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterInvestigations continue into the emergency landing of a small charter plane between Andros and NewProvidence that resulted in the death of two people during rescue efforts. Initial reports indicated thatthe crash was a result of engine failure however, there are several reports indicating that there mighthave been other factors. The five-seater […]

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FREE NATIONAL MOVEMENT SLAMS GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED HOSPITAL LOCATION

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer The Free National Movement remains in strong disagreement with the government’s plan tolocate the new hospital on the New Providence Highway bordering Saunders Beach, PerpallTract and Highland Park in the western area of New Providence.Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands who said that “the Free National Movementsupports the urgent […]

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The Late Obie Wilchcombe

HOA MEMBERS REMEMBER OBIE WILCHCOMBE ON ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterDuring Wednesday’s sitting of the House Of Assembly (HOA) members of the government andopposition paid tribute to former Member Of Parliament for West Grand Bahama And Biminithe Hon. Obie Wilchcombe who died at the age of 65. It was in observance of the firstanniversary of his death.Wilchcombe a sitting MP and […]

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NEW WATER TANKS INSTALLED IN NORTH ELEUTHERA AFTER 15 YEARS

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterResidents of Eleuthera are receiving some relief after being faced with a long-standing issue withconsistent water supply. After 15 years with no solution this issue is being resolved in what hasbeen described by officials as an historic moment. Sylvanus Petty Member of Parliament forNorth Eleuthera commented on this long-running issue during […]

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More troops to Haiti, RBDF still unsure of roll

27 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer As more police officers from Kenya are expected to arrive in Haiti following thevisit of Kenya President William Ruto last Saturday, the Government of TheBahamas is still uncertain what role officers from the Royal Bahamas DefenseForce will play.On Monday Wayne Munroe the Minister of National Security provided the mostrecent […]

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MINISTER REQUESTS PUBLIC HELP TO KEEP COMMUNITYCLEAN

27 September 2024

BY SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITERThe Department of Environmental Health Services is continuing its mission toremove derelict vehicles in the capital. The latest removal initiative was inSunshine Park. Environment minister Vaughn Miller and state minister for the environment ZaneLightbourne joined forces with Golden Gates MP Pia Glover Rolle who is therepresentative for the area. Glover-Rolle expressed […]

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A CELEBRATION OF BISHOP NEIL ELLIS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

27 September 2024

Dignitaries, community members and friends of Bishop Neil C. Ellis came together onWednesday September 18 to honour the religious leader whose impact resonates across TheBahamas and beyond. The event marked the opening of the Neil C. Ellis Library and Museum.The list of guests included Prime Minister Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper,Education minister Glenys […]

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BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

13 September 2024

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

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GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT

13 September 2024

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]

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EDITORIAL – THE CARBON CREDIT IDEA

13 September 2024

Sometime ago, the Bahamian people heard a lot about carbon credits and how the country can benefit from the sale of it. Prime Minister Philip Davis took the advocacy on the global stage for increased reductions of emissions and for multilateral banks to make changes that can leverage private investments and create fair and win-win […]

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