17 October 2017
Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands said the surgical procedures he performed as a sitting cabinet minister is because he’s only one of a few doctors who specialties in the field. Dr. Sands’ comments are in response to criticism from Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts. Mr. Roberts said that Sands in his capacity […]
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17 October 2017
The country recorded its 113th homicide last night when a young man, Gregory Hanna, also known as “Scrille” succumbed to gunshot wounds. Police say he was believed to be in his twenties. The incident occurred around 7pm on Ida Street. Also, a 33-year-old husband and father of two children became the country’s’ 112th murder […]
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17 October 2017
ALIV was not just the title sponsor for the Remilda Rose Spring/ Summer 2018 fashion show, but also intimately involved in a night of fashions. The event which took place Sunday at Superclubs Breezes Resort was in aid of The Cancer Society of the Bahamas. ALIV Events, Sponsorship and Community Manager, Bianca Bethel-Sawyer […]
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17 October 2017
Drug use among students has decreased in some schools, but another vice or addiction is starting to infiltrate schools. That is gambling. Eloise Whyms, Principal of The Government High School told The Journal yesterday, “for the 2016/2017 academic year, we have had less incidents with drugs. What we have seen an increase in though is […]
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17 October 2017
A barge carrying hurricane relief supplies to Caribbean countries ran aground off the coast of Grays, Long Island, in the Bahamas on the weekend. In a statement the island’s Member of Parliament, Adrian Gibson revealed that the barge was carrying heavy machinery, cell phone towers, utility poles, bucket trucks, a crane, approximately 7 thousand gallons […]
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17 October 2017
Amid sexist rhetoric surrounding her bid to become the first female leader of the Progressive Liberal Party, Englerston MP Glenys Hanna- Martin says she does not think her gender has been a major hurdle during her campaign for the post. Appearing as a guest on the Love 97 radio program “On Point,” Mrs. Hanna-Martin refuted […]
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17 October 2017
Commenced under the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration, the $3-million-dollar Potter’s Cay Redevelopment project is moving into the second phase. Speaking with the Bahama Journal yesterday to give an update on the project was Assistant Port Controller Craig Curtis who said phase two is in a waiting stage “The monies for the completion […]
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17 October 2017
Recognizing World Food Day with an official opening ceremony at the Kendal Issacs Gymnasium yesterday, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Renward Wells challenged the students of various schools attending the special exhibition to become more involved in agriculture and marine resources ventures, as he wants to rebuild and repair the agricultural infrastructure. Addressing the […]
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16 October 2017
Pressure is being brought to bear on former Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell to offer himself for the position of chairman in the upcoming convention of the Progressive Liberal Party. The Bahama Journal understands that members of the Young Liberals and other National General Counsel members of the party have suggested that Mr. […]
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16 October 2017
After being devastated by monster storm Hurricane Irma last month, the rebuilding efforts over in Ragged Island are not moving along as swiftly as they should, according to the island’s MP I Chester Cooper. Ragged Island sustained the brunt of the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma in The Bahamas. Most of the homes there […]
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