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U.S. ELECTION WATCH PARTY IN GRAND BAHAMA Minister Moxey apprises diplomats of government
 
The United States Charge D’Affaires Kimberley Furnish hosted an election watch at the Our Lucaya Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Attending as a guest was H.E. Wendall Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States.

U.S. ELECTION WATCH PARTY IN GRAND BAHAMA

The United States Charge D’Affaires Kimberley Furnish hosted an election watch at the Our Lucaya Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Attending as a guest was H.E. Wendall Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States.

DIPLOMAT DELEGATES AT 'DIPLOMATIC WEEK' IN GRAND BAHAMA - 2

Minister Moxey apprises diplomats of government’s efforts to recover, rebuild, and revolutionize Grand Bahama

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas — Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger Moxey pointed out that this year’s theme for Diplomatic Week – “climate, trade and cultural diplomacy” aligns with key priorities of the government’s ongoing efforts to recover, rebuild and revolutionize Grand Bahama Island and The Bahamas. The Grand Bahama Minister was among the […]

Another Fox Hill Murder

13 October 2017

The Fox Hill Community rocked by yet another broad daylight murder, this time the victim according to The Journal’s trusted sources, 33-year-old Antonio McKenzie aka “Lugga”.   Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Stephen Dean on scene yesterday said,   “the victim an adult male was standing in front of his residence with two other […]

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ALIV SUPPORTS CANCER AWARENESS

Aliv Supports Cancer Awareness

13 October 2017

ALIV is the main sponsor for the 2018 Spring/Summer Remilda Rose Fashion Collection. In an announcement on Wednesday Aliv said they will be the title sponsor for the fashion show on Sunday, October 15th at SuperClubs Breezes. ALIV Events, Sponsorship and Community Manager, Bianca Bethel-Sawyer noted that ALIV was proud to sponsor the event as […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Diplomatic Week 2017

13 October 2017

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces Diplomatic Week 2017 – ‘Innovative Approaches to A Changing World’. This is the 4th Annual such event and will be marked with attendance by the entire Diplomatic Corps of The Bahamas, both resident and non-resident. Diplomatic week begins with a Church Service at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday 15th […]

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International Day of the Girl

12 October 2017

In honor of the International Day of The Girl, S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women held a seminar for the sixth grade girls of C.W. Sawyer Primary School yesterday.   S.T.R.A.W. (Strengthening, Transforming, Restoring, and Affirming young Women) spoke to the young ladies on issues concerning girls worldwide including poverty, grooming, staying true to themselves […]

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Gov’t To Introduce Anti-Corruption Bill

12 October 2017

The Free National Movement administration is taking the necessary steps to ensure that the integrity of the government and government officials are a priority and that means introducing new and revised legislations to combat official corruption, an Ombudsman Bill, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis. Dr. Hubert Minnis, made it clear when he addressed […]

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Minister Of Finance Allegation Called Reckless

12 October 2017

Former Minister of State for Finance, Michael Halkitis said there is “absolutely no foundation” to allegations by Minster of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest, that Progressive Liberal Party ‘cronies’ received $42 million from what should have been funds used for Hurricane relief. He called the allegations “reckless.” Speaking Love 97’s Issues of the […]

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BAHAMIAN ON ILLEGAL FIREARMS CHARGES

12 October 2017

A thirty year old male was brought before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt yesterday on two offenses of introducing firearms to The Bahamas. It is alleged that Labosky Burrows was in possession of a black 9 millimeter semi-automatic pistol with no records of firearm registration on Wednesday, December 21st 2016 and Saturday, June 3rd 2017. Additionally, […]

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Building Codes To be Updated

12 October 2017

Minister of Works Desmond Bannister made it clear in the House of Assembly yesterday that stronger building codes must be implemented in order to ensure the safety of residents. Bannister said that The Bahamas’ building codes are going to be amended as mandated by the prime minister in the wake of mass devastation from recent […]

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Decline in Dominican Students Interests

11 October 2017

Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd yesterday told reporters that to date, a week into the registration process and there is still no definitive figure in terms of the number of Dominican students opting to continue their education in The Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.   Those 20 Dominican students who had reportedly expressed an […]

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Govt Receives $ 400 K In Hurricane Aid

11 October 2017

Some much needed funds being sent the country’s way as the government has agreed to receive hurricane relief assistance from two major regional banks.   The Cabinet of the Bahamas has received disaster relief funding from the Inter- American Development Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank totaling four hundred thousand (two hundred thousand dollars each) […]

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