06 September 2017
The government imposed an $8,000 fine to mitigate the prevalence of businesses raising the prices of necessary items for consumers during the hurricane season. Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes yesterday sent out a stern warning to merchants. “We would like to advise all merchants in The Bahamas that it is an offence under the Price […]
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06 September 2017
As Hurricane Irma approaches, Bahamians are preparing by getting the necessary supplies to ensure their families and homes are safely protected. The Bahama Journal hit the streets yesterday and spoke to persons who were waiting in lines to purchase water and other supplies for their homes. Ashad Bowe, manager at Bahamas Welding and Fire (BWF), […]
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06 September 2017
Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin is calling on the government to address crime as a national emergency following the spree of shootings that occurred on Monday night. In a statement yesterday, Mrs. Hanna-Martin said, “This epidemic of violence requires the government to go to another level; they must on an emergency basis collaborate with all relevant […]
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06 September 2017
Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) issued a press statement yesterday, stating that discontinuation in operations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is not expected until later Friday evening. Responding to a The Bahama Journal reporter’s call for information on the port’s preparedness, NAD issued a statement stating that in the event Hurricane Irma stays […]
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06 September 2017
With nearly 4,000 visitors in Nassau/Paradise Island and just under 2,000 throughout the Family Islands, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s (BMOT) crisis management team is closely monitoring Hurricane Irma and preparing to activate its command center as a hurricane watch is now in effect for the southeast Bahamas. The crisis management team is comprised of […]
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06 September 2017
2017 HURRICANE SHELTER LIST NASSAU, The Bahamas – Please see the list of designated Hurricane Shelters for the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season. LIST OF HURRICANE SHELTERS FOR NEW PROVIDENCE NAME OF SHELTER ADDRESS CAPACITY New Dimensions Ministries Joe Farrington Road 100 2. Epiphany Anglican Church Prince Charles Drive 150-200 3. […]
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06 September 2017
More than 1,000 persons are expected to be flown into the capital from various Family Islands over the next several hours as the government is preparing for the potential catastrophic impact of Hurricane Irma. This was revealed by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday during a press briefing held at the Office of the Prime […]
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06 September 2017
In light of the spate of shootings that took place on Monday night, police officials revealed a shift in their strategy towards crime fighting moving forward and the implementation of a 24-hour Incident Room. This is the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s new initiative in the fight against crime. Acting Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson made […]
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04 September 2017
Police took two individuals into custody after seizing over $2 million worth of cocaine in Bimini on Friday. The find came after an early morning joint operation led by DEU in Grand Bahama and Bimini officers, which led to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine and the arrest of two Bahamian males in […]
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04 September 2017
Obesity plagues the nation of The Bahamas and is the cause of many health related problems for Bahamians. As a result, Akhepran International Academy launched an Obesity Prevention Pilot Program for its students where a vegan diet will now be the cafeteria’s main choice of food. The school also introduced ‘water days.’ On Friday, Senator […]
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