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OPTIMISM IN HAITI

There is new hope for security in Haiti as countries around the world are pledging more support and funding to bring about peace and security in that Caribbean country.  The new Council there claims that the Haitian people are optimistic about the future.   The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged another $160 million in […]

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis

Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer The Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said the NationalIntelligence Agency (NIA) Amendment Bill 2024 by the Davisadministration has breathed new life into the agency which is animportant arm of national security.Some of the major changes to the Bill include a change in name fromthe National Crime Intelligence Agency […]

Dames Says Dorsett’s Arrest ‘Not Surprising’

14 July 2017

Following the arrest and charging of former Minister of the Environment Kenred Dorsett yesterday, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said it should not come as a surprise as the government is simply fulfilling the promises it made to the Bahamian people. Those promises, he said, are to find the persons who are corrupt and […]

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Gray: ‘FNM Bought MICAL’

14 July 2017

The victory of the Free National Movement (FNM) in the May 10  general election had “nothing to do with what the Christie administration did or did not do,” according to Former MICAL Member of Parliament (MP) V. Alfred Gray. The former MP insists the election was “bought” from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). This, he […]

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Copper Theft Challenges BPL

14 July 2017

As the theft of copper continues to be a significant problem at the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Company, it can be blamed for a number of outages recently particularly on the island of Abaco, according to a statement released by BPL yesterday afternoon. While other challenges are said to impact the generation and distribution […]

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Dorsett Remanded in Custody

14 July 2017

Former Minister of Housing and the Environment Kenred Dorsett was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services after being hauled before the courts with hands cuffed behind his back. Hours after being arrested and charged with extorting almost $120,000 from Jonathon Ash, Dorsett entered the Magistrate’s Court appearing before Magistrate Samuel McKinney, and also […]

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Parliamentarians Pay Respects- – -Funeral Service for Dr. Nottage Today at St. Agnes

14 July 2017

Government officials viewed the body of former Cabinet minister Dr. Bernard Nottage yesterday at the House of Assembly where the body lay in state until time for the official funeral at St. Agnes Anglican Church, which begins at 11 a.m. today. Parliamentarians who gathered to view Dr. Nottage’s body and sign the book of condolences […]

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GB Stabbing Leaves Man Hospitalized

13 July 2017

A man was left in serious condition following a stabbing incident in Grand Bahama on Tuesday. According to police, the victim was stabbed multiple times with a knife while at a residence in the area of Frobisher Drive. He was transported to the Rand Memorial Hospital in a private vehicle where he was seen by […]

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PLPs Pay Tribute to Dr. Nottage

13 July 2017

Days before he will officially be laid to rest, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) held a special memorial at its headquarters on Tuesday night for former Cabinet minister Dr. Bernard Nottage. Among those who viewed the body of the late Dr. Nottage were former Prime Minister Perry Christie and his wife Bernadette Christie, PLP Leader […]

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$2.7 Million Drug Bust on Boat Leaving Nassau

13 July 2017

Five people have been arrested in Miami yesterday in connection with a multi-million dollar drug bust involving a vessel that headed out of Nassau. Up to last night, no identities had been revealed. U.S. reports indicate that U.S. Customs and Border Protection carried out a routine inspection and search of two vessels coming from Nassau. […]

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PM Remembers Cultural Icon

13 July 2017

The death of the Bahamas National Youth Choir (BNYC) Director Cleophas Adderley for many, including Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, is the “loss of a brilliant and beloved native son.” The prime minister yesterday reflected on the life and contributions of the cultural icon who died last Wednesday. “Though an attorney by profession, music was […]

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‘Police Walkabouts Reap Lower Crime Rates’

13 July 2017

Crime is indeed on the decline, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean who said walkabouts and collaborative efforts with those of the community have contributed significantly to that decrease. Senior ACP Dean and a number of senior officials were on the ground yesterday with hopes of continuing to reduce the fear of […]

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