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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 […]

30 New Jobs for GB Youth

25 September 2017

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is promising a much need economic boost in the Grand Bahama and 30 new jobs, as the island’s economy was dealt a significant blow after Hurricane Irma.   Dr. Minnis’ comments came during a visit to the island this past weekend.   The visit presented an opportunity to continue discussions […]

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UB to Benefit from UNESCO Management of Water Resources Meeting

25 September 2017

The 12th United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Hydrological Programme (UNESCO-IHP) and Meeting of National Committees and Focal Points concluded Wednesday, September 20, with a commitment to form a UB-based Committee under the Ministry of Education.   The national committee at the University of the Bahamas (UB), upon formation, will undertake initiatives to […]

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Govt Working to Update Facilities that Aid Businesses

25 September 2017

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said the government is undertaking several key initiatives to update the facilities that exist to aid small businesses and Bahamian business generally.   Speaking at the Eleuthera Business Outlook, September 21, 2017, DPM Turnquest said the government also needs to consolidate and improve access to these […]

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Bahamas Expresses Banking Fears at UN

25 September 2017

Notwithstanding The Bahamas’ best efforts at self-sufficiency, exogenous shocks, in the form of reduced correspondent banking relationships, continue to create challenges for the region, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield.   Henfield’s comment came as he expressed the country’s fear of banking relationships during his address at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly […]

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Paying The Price For Rudeness

22 September 2017

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, the links to unsavory characters, the use of the courts for personal agendas, the involvement of a political party, and the attacks on the Government of […]

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Manpower Audit for Police

22 September 2017

Minister of National Security Marvin Dames announced that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is undergoing a manpower audit, which is a part of revising and reforming the underperforming anti-crime initiatives. In his address on crime in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Dames said the success of any crime plan must include as one […]

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$340K Bimini Drug Bust

22 September 2017

Police made another major drug bust in Bimini on Wednesday evening.   According to police, officers were patrolling Kings Highway around 11 p.m. on Wednesday when they spotted a suspicious looking vehicle.   A search revealed nine nylon bags, each containing suspected marijuana.   The male occupants of the vehicle, both residents of the island, […]

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Dames: ‘Electronic Monitoring Failed Crime Fight’

22 September 2017

Minister of National Security Marvin Dames revealed that anti-crime initiatives, which includes CCTV and electronic monitoring has failed. In his address to the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Dames said for years The Bahamas has been spending millions of dollars on anti-crime programs and the acquisition of modern crime fighting tools and equipment, but based […]

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Junkanoo Groups Get Increase in Seed Money

22 September 2017

Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Michael Pintard yesterday during the official hand over of seed money to Junkanoo group leaders and representatives said it is the aim of the Free National Movement (FNM) to expand the culture of Junkanoo and made a commitment to the groups that seed money will be given in early 2018. […]

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PLP Govt Disagreed with BPL’s Plan

22 September 2017

President of the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) Paul Maynard said the former Progressive Liberal Party administration disagreed with the proposed business plan which supports the termination of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) employees. Mr. Maynard’s comments came during an interview with The Bahama Journal yesterday, where he explained that former Deputy Prime Minister Philip […]

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