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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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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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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