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TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM) GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT
 
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

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GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]

Opportunity To Rethink Your Life

11 September 2017

The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a bi-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 The […]

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BPL PREPARED FOR THE STORM

07 September 2017

The Chairman of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)  Darnell Osbourne, says  her new Board  is astounded and disappointed that repairs had not been done from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, but added that repairs are presently underway to prevent leaks and other damage in preparation for hurricane Irma. Addressing a press conference yesterday  to inform […]

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Sandilands Center Prepared For Irma

07 September 2017

Sandilands Rehabilitation Center in a state of  readiness in the wake of catastrophic Hurricane Irma, that has  developed into a category five hurricane. Acting Hospital Administrator Ruth Peterson Albury revealed that hurricane preparedness began as early as May of this year when the hospital staff  held their meeting to establish hurricane plans. “Every year in […]

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Long Island man charged with murder

07 September 2017

A Long Island family can breathe a bit of a sigh of relief as the 61-year-old man accused of the brutal murder Eleanor Dean and attempting to murder her mother Hilda Taylor was arraigned in Court yesterday. The accused, Phillip Dean clad in washed blue jeans and an orange polo t-shirt seemingly unbothered, stood before  […]

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Machete wielder killed by police in GB

07 September 2017

A  standoff with a man wielding a machete at family members and police ended fatally yesterday in Grand Bahama. According to police, shortly before 8:00pm they were called to the Pinders Point area on reports of a male brandishing a machete. “Officers quickly responded and made several unsuccessful attempts to disarm the male,” officials said. […]

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ALIV Prepared For Major Hurricane- -Free Mobile To Mobile Calling For ALIV

07 September 2017

Activating their preparation mode, the executive team at ALIV revealed yesterday that customers will receive free mobile to mobile calling during and after the catastrophic category 5 Hurricane Irma. Chief ALIV Officer, Damian Blackburn addressing a Press Conference  said that in order to ensure that their 80,000 plus customers can communicate with family and friends,  […]

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Evacuees are hunkering down to weather the storm

07 September 2017

Evacuees from the southern islands are bracing themselves to weather the storm in one of the three designated shelters. The New Providence Community Center, The Kendal G.L. Issacs gym and Loyola’s Hall are the three shelter’s that will be utilized for evacuees. On a visit to the New Providence Community Center’s shelter yesterday, The Bahama […]

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Marvin Dames on Murders (2)

Five Shootings in One Night – -Murder Count at 97

06 September 2017

Monday night was a bloody night in New Providence, as five persons were shot in separate incidents, leaving two dead and the others injured. According to police, it was just before 9 p.m. when a couple was sitting in a yard on Abner Street, Fox Hill when a dark colored vehicle pulled up. It was […]

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Govt Imposes $8,000 Fine for Price Gouging

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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Bahamians Stock Up on Hurricane Supplies

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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