28 August 2017
Police have launched an island-wide manhunt for the suspect responsible for the shooting death of a man that occurred on Saturday. According to police, shortly after 9:30 p.m. a man was walking on Dumpus Way between Dumping Ground Corner and Finlayson Street, when a male armed with a handgun approached and shot him before fleeing […]
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28 August 2017
A family member of 15-year-old Dillion Albury confirmed his death to The Bahama Journal yesterday. In an interview with the Bahama Journal, Dillon’s cousin Keli Albury confirmed his death and said the family was very shaken by the loss. She confirmed that Albury’s boat had been recovered and only his pants and cellphone were found. […]
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28 August 2017
Police seized over $3 million after a major drug bust in Exuma over the weekend. According to police, sometime around 7 a.m. on Saturday the Drug Enforcement Unit led a joint operation along with the Marine Support Unit and DEA. Acting on intelligence, the team went to waters off Williams Town, Exuma and intercepted a […]
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28 August 2017
Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer came to the defense of Grand Bahama, stating that the government’s response to the withdrawal of the Wynn Group’s bid to purchase the Grand Lucayan Resort is forcing history to repeat itself with Grand Bahamians. In a press release yesterday, the deputy leader referenced ‘unfortunate events’ the […]
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28 August 2017
Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Honorary Consul to Houston Lynden Rose reported that all Bahamians he contacted are safe and secure. Mr. Rose held a briefing with Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield on Saturday where he provided an update on the storm and the security of Bahamains. Mr. Rose said he […]
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25 August 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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23 August 2017
A subject that caused quite the controversy, yet Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said when it comes to stem cell research here in the country nothing much has changed, but if need be, the right avenues will have to be followed. In an interview with The Bahama Journal yesterday, Dr. Sands said things are […]
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23 August 2017
Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd suggested that of the 180 school buildings throughout The Bahamas, half of them need to be demolished. Mr. Lloyd’s suggestion came on Monday as he addressed administrators at the National Public School’s Administrators’ Conclave and estimated that some $500 to $700 million is needed to complete renewal and improvement of […]
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23 August 2017
The Cabinet of The Bahamas is appointing a number of committees to foster inter-ministerial collaboration and cooperation. Cabinet Office announced yesterday that Cabinet committees were formed to facilitate the government in addressing issues such as public sector reform and crime. A statement from Cabinet Office said with regard to the issue of crime, the Cabinet […]
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23 August 2017
Following the fallout over the firing of Bahamas Power and Light CEO Pamela Hill yesterday, BPL board executives continue to remain mum on when the Managerial Service Agreement (MSA) signed with PowerSecure will be released to the public. Powersecure’s five-year management services agreement, reportedly worth as much as $25 million, was promoted by the former […]
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