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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 […]

Former Senator says PLP must focus on branches

25 October 2017

Speaking on the theme of “reconnecting”, Former Senator Robyn Lynes admonished the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to get back to basics.   She said in order to do so, it must take a step backward and that starts with the people.   “We have to recognize and honor the power of our branches and empower our […]

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PLP Must Change, Says South Andros MP

25 October 2017

“Rebuilding trust and the ‘old ways of doing things must change’ is what Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) needs to do in order regain the confidence of the Bahamian people,” says   Member of Parliament for Mangrove Cay and South Andros, Picewell Forbes. He told the party’s 53rd convention last night that politicians work for the […]

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PLP Headquarters To Be Transformed

25 October 2017

MP Philip Davis said The Progressive Liberal Party will modernize their headquarters.   Davis said the PLP is charting a new course of action for change within the Progressive Liberal Party and that starts with transforming the party’s National Headquarters into a fully operational ‘Battle Station,’ to ensure it becomes modernized and retooled, making it […]

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GRAND BAHAMA IN CRISIS

25 October 2017

Former Minister of State for Grand Bahama Doctor Michael Darville says the Grand Bahama economy has taken a turn for the worse. Addressing the 53rd annual Convention of the Progressive Liberal Party last night, Dr. Darville said, “ we are in crisis in Grand Bahama as countless businesses are closing their doors and the Free […]

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Citizenship Commission May Require Constitutional Change , Says Mitchell

24 October 2017

Former Minister of Immigration Fred Mitchell says the government’s decision to appoint an independent commission for the granting of citizenship may require an amendment to the constitution. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said on Sunday that his government will establish an independent Commission to approve citizenship applications while speaking at a service of the Haitian […]

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WORKSHOP ON RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES UNDERWAY

24 October 2017

Radioactive substances have the potential to be highly dangerous and naturally the movement of such products and chemicals are vital to the safety of any country.   This information was revealed in a three day workshop staged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Environmental Health along with the International Atomic Energy […]

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PLP NEEDS RADICAL REFORMS, SAYS SEARS

24 October 2017

Former Cabinet Minister Alfred Sears says unless The Progressive Liberal Party undertakes  fundamental  internal transformation, “it is unlikely that the party will regain  anytime soon the loyalty of its disaffected members  and win the  trust of the wider Bahamian electorate.” Mr. Sears who ran for the position of leader of the PLP before said he […]

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Millennials Part Of PLP New Perspective

24 October 2017

Millennials were the main focus at this year’s Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) convention.   Under the theme “ a new perspective,” night one of the convention saw seven young people on the platform.   Three of the seven speakers last night were millennials and a number of them were seen mingling with delegates and soliciting […]

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Wilchombe Says Christie Supports Him For Chairman

24 October 2017

While former Progressive Liberal Party leader Perry Christie has not publicly stated who he will support for leader or chairman of that party, former Tourism Minster Obie Wilchcombe says that Mr. Christie has said that he would be a good fit for the position he is seeking. Mr. Wilchombe made the revelation while appearing as […]

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Archdeacon Palacious Tells Senior Citizens: ‘Life Still Happens After 60’

24 October 2017

Challenging senior citizens at a service in recognition of Older Persons and Older Persons month, Anglican Archdeacon James Palacious told the seniors that life still happens over 60.   Referencing the month’s theme “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society,” Archdeacon Palacious in a comical but candid […]

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