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U.S. ELECTION WATCH PARTY IN GRAND BAHAMA Minister Moxey apprises diplomats of government
 
The United States Charge D’Affaires Kimberley Furnish hosted an election watch at the Our Lucaya Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Attending as a guest was H.E. Wendall Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States.

U.S. ELECTION WATCH PARTY IN GRAND BAHAMA

The United States Charge D’Affaires Kimberley Furnish hosted an election watch at the Our Lucaya Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Attending as a guest was H.E. Wendall Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States.

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Minister Moxey apprises diplomats of government’s efforts to recover, rebuild, and revolutionize Grand Bahama

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas — Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger Moxey pointed out that this year’s theme for Diplomatic Week – “climate, trade and cultural diplomacy” aligns with key priorities of the government’s ongoing efforts to recover, rebuild and revolutionize Grand Bahama Island and The Bahamas. The Grand Bahama Minister was among the […]

Labour Director Eases BTC Job Fears

17 July 2017

With a new CEO at the helm of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd. (BTC) comes talk and fears of major job losses and while Labour Director Robert Farquharson can’t confirm or deny what’s to come, he’s stressed that there’s a collective bargaining agreement that speaks to such an issue. Last week, BTC’s CEO Leon Williams […]

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Dorsett Granted $50,000 Bail

17 July 2017

Former Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett walked out of Supreme Court on Friday with a happy demeanor, waving cuffed hands at party supporters on Bank Lane, after he was granted $50,000 bail with two sureties. Dorsett, who could be heard telling his wife “I love you too, baby,” while exiting the Supreme Court building […]

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Prison Officer Found with Drugs Arrested

17 July 2017

Drug Enforcement Unit officers took a 24 –year-old corrections officer from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services into custody following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs at his residence last Friday. According to police, around 1 p.m., officers assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at the home of the […]

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Post Office Staff Back to Work

17 July 2017

Frustrated employees of the General Post Office are back on the job after wading through three feet of water and a malfunctioning air conditioning system. According to Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President John Pinder, while the pipes have been fixed, the air conditioning system remains dysfunctional. Meantime, there have been some adjustments made to […]

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NEMA Says Whatsapp Message False

17 July 2017

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Bahamas Department of Meteorology strongly refutes sending out a WhatsApp message warning Bahamians “to start tomorrow preparing for a hurricane, a system, which is moving near the Caribbean Sea.” NEMA, through the Department of Meteorology, said it has an established protocol for the notification of any impending […]

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Political Prosecutions

17 July 2017

Fear has settled among Bahamian political pundits and politicos as the government has embarked on political prosecutions in order to satisfy supporters of the Free National Movement. Over the weekend, The Bahama Journal learned that some officials of the former government are being invited by police to explain various transactions they have been involved in. […]

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Farewell to Dr. Bernard J. Nottage (5) - Top Photo

Farewell to Dr. Nottage – -Touching Tributes to Father, Friend and Politician

17 July 2017

An overflowing St. Agnes Anglican Church listened intently last Friday morning as a shaken up Brian Bernard Nottage, son of the late Dr. Bernard Johnathan Nottage reminisced on the life of his father, a husband, political figure, athlete and hero. At times choked with emotion, young Nottage admitted that although his father was not always […]

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PM Promises Unified Busing System

14 July 2017

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis unveiled at the 17th International Telecommunication Union Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-17) at Atlantis the government’s plans to establish a unified busing system. During Wednesday’s symposium the prime minister said the advancement in “urban and community revitalization will greatly benefit from the application of smart technology.” Buses’ movement will track “for […]

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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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