26 July 2017
Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander applauded the government for its stance against corruption, but advised that there are other tools that can remove the appearance of a witch hunt. “One such tool, which was discussed at the University of The Bahamas last week, is a commission,” Bishop Fernander said during a press conference […]
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26 July 2017
Atlantis President and Executive Managing Director Howard Karawan said he believes his hotel can coexist with the multibillion dollar Baha Mar Resort, but advised of the potential dangers of the Cable Beach resort stealing the market share. This with the impending official opening of the multibillion dollar Baha Mar mega resort being on the horizon, […]
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25 July 2017
The countdown is on for the One Bahamas Foundation as the organization starts the 100-Day Challenge leading up to the 100th birthday of Olympic legend Sir Durward Knowles in celebration of his life. The initiative was launched during a press conference on Monday at the Government House to discuss the 100-Day Challenge. Executive Director of […]
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25 July 2017
The Caribbean Association of Law Librarians (CARALL) officially opened its three-day conference yesterday at the Melia Nassau Beach Hotel under the theme “Law Librarians at the Crossroad Addressing Trends, Issues and Challenges,” a theme Minister of State for Legal Affairs Elsworth Johnson said is very timely. Mr. Johnson brought yesterday’s keynote address on behalf of […]
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25 July 2017
The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort announced that a recent data security incident may have compromised the security of payment information of some customers who used debit or credit cards at food and beverage and retail locations at the resort between November 1, 2016 and April 3, 2017. In a statement on the hotel’s website, the resort […]
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25 July 2017
With several former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Cabinet members being arrested and others questioned over alleged misconduct while in office, much has been made over the government’s handling of the situation. With all that is going on, The Bahama Journal took to the streets to get the public’s response about how the government’s acting on […]
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25 July 2017
The Government of The Bahamas has begun piloting free Wi-Fi zones at certain parks in the Fox Hill, Gambier Village and Bain and Grants Town communities. The Free Wi-Fi zones will allow residents of those areas – particularly school-aged children — access to the worldwide web. Controls have been implemented to block certain content. […]
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25 July 2017
Former Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash said the actions being taken by the Minnis administration “are not politically motivated in the sense that the newly elected government is going after its political opponent.” The former FNM chairman was referring to the recent arrests and charges brought against three members of the former Christie […]
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25 July 2017
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Elsworth Johnson warned the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) following a recent letter penned by Opposition Leader Philip Davis to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis regarding the recent investigations of former MPs. When asked about the letter, while he said he had not seen as yet, Mr. Johnson said persons […]
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25 July 2017
Opposition Leader Philip Davis encouraged police officers to speak out against the abuse of state power as the government has given the Royal Bahamas Police Force directives to investigate former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) members of parliament. Davis encouraged police officers to speak out yesterday during the PLP’s Yamacraw Branch meeting where he spoke about […]
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