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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 […]

Giving QCs A Bad Name

07 July 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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Robbery Suspects Arrested

07 July 2017

Suspects in an overnight armed robbery have been captured by police following a high-speed chase on Wednesday. According to police, around 11 a.m. Southwestern Division officers were on patrol when they spotted two men driving on Fire Trail Road in a Nissan Note vehicle, which was stolen during an armed robbery at West Bay Street, […]

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Former Minister Pays Tribute to ‘Cultural Icon’

07 July 2017

Former Minister of Youth Sports and Culture Neville Wisdom yesterday expressed his sympathy to the family of the late Cleophas Adderley who passed away on July 5, 2017. Calling in on Love 97’s daily talk show Issues of the Day, Mr. Wisdom gave a wealth of knowledge to listeners while giving condolences to the family. […]

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Former PM Tells FNM to Stay Focused

07 July 2017

When political parties win by large majorities the people in the party tend to become ‘giddy,’ according to former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham as he weighed in on the Free National Movement’s (FNM) landslide victory. During Rotary Club of South East Nassau’s meeting at East Villa on Wednesday, the former prime minister admonished the Minnis […]

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Dionisio D'Aguilar

‘Increase Stipulations for Foreign Events’

07 July 2017

Although Bahamians have recouped some funds following the failed Fyre Festival, Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar said more due diligence is needed before allowing foreigners to come into the country and hold events. The Fyre Festival was billed as an ultra-luxurious event with headliners including rockers Blink-182 and the hip-hop act Migos. But performers bowed […]

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Parker Elected as New Bar Association President

07 July 2017

Following a vigorous campaign, Kahlil D. Parker has been elected president of The Bahamas Bar Association at the association’s Annual General Meeting held on Friday, June 30, 2017. J. Denise Lewis-Johnson has been elected vice president. The other elected officers are: Joan Dilworth (honorary secretary) and Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson (honorary treasurer). Ian-Marie Darville, Jacy Whittaker, and […]

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Dr. Baldwin Carey Dies

07 July 2017

Former Director of Public Health Dr. Baldwin Carey died yesterday following a massive heart attack. He was a gynecologist and a medical colleague of former Minister of National Security the late Dr. Bernard Nottage. Dr. Carey served as a medical consultant at the National Insurance Board and in May he was placed on leave. Dr. […]

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Henfield Outlines Merits of Regional Security Strategy

07 July 2017

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA — Discussions on the way forward with regard to the establishment of a fully functioning regional security strategy could have profound effect on the entire Caribbean Community, Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said Thursday at the 38th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government. Minister Henfield further said […]

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Tourism in Damage Control

07 July 2017

Following the release of a viral video two days ago that painted an unflattering picture of The Bahamas, the Ministry of Tourism is in damage control mode to asses and contain the situation. Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar announced that the ministry is in damage control mode during a press conference yesterday morning. Mr. D’Aguilar […]

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Govt Desires Sale for Royal Oasis

07 July 2017

Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson expressed the government’s desire for a sale or injection of capital for the Royal Oasis property during a meeting with Harcourt Development Company yesterday. Thompson met with the principals of Harcourt Development Company, who are the owners of the Royal Oasis resort, where he expressed the government’s […]

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