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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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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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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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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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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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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