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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 […]

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McCartney Dispels DNA Leadership Rumors

06 July 2017

Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney came out of hiding yesterday and confirmed that he has not and will not walk away from the party. “What would’ve made you think I wouldn’t be with the DNA?” McCartney objected during yesterday’s press conference. “I’m the leader of the DNA. That is certainly not the case,” […]

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Traffic Accident Leaves Man Dead

06 July 2017

Police are investigating a traffic accident on Tuesday that has left a man dead and another in hospital. The traffic collision occurred around noon on New Providence Highway, South of Saunders Beach when two men in a white Kia collided with a 2001 Freight Liner flatbed truck. Police said the passenger was ejected from the […]

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Prison Guard and RBDF Officer Charged with Drug Possession

06 July 2017

Escorted by Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers, 25-year-old Brandario Miller was charged and remanded to prison yesterday before the Magistrate’s Court on two counts of possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to supply. The arraignment came just two days after the now ex-corrections officer was found with a quantity of marijuana when he reported […]

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No New Zika Cases

06 July 2017

The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that there have been no documented cases of the Zika virus here in The Bahamas since last November and so far, all this year’s tests have been negative. However, the ministry is still not taking any chances and is still urging Bahamians to take the necessary precautions. “The ministry […]

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Video Downplaying Bahamas Gone Viral

06 July 2017

The creators of a satirical video of The Bahamas, has gone viral creating a negative impression   of particularly New Providence. The video warns tourists about “five huge mistakes” to avoid when travelling to The Bahamas. The first “destination tip” advised tourists not to stay in New Providence. “Sadly the island is listed as a […]

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Fox Hill Walkabout (1)

Fox Hill Experiences the ‘Personal Police Touch’

06 July 2017

Forging a better relationship between themselves and the community, the Eastern Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) conducted a walkabout in the Fox Hill Community yesterday, particularly in the Romer Street area in light of a spate of shootings that occurred recently in the area. Leading the walkabout handing out pamphlets and speaking […]

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Police Warns Prolific Offenders – -Man Hospitalized After High-Speed Police Chase

06 July 2017

After a high-speed chase left one gunman in hospital, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean warned criminals that it is not wise to challenge the police. During a walkabout in the Fox Hill area yesterday, Senior ACP Dean, while speaking to reporters, sent a clear message to prolific offenders and those contemplating committing criminal […]

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Roberts Refutes Wasted $234 Million

06 July 2017

It is time for the Free National Movement (FNM) to “stop lying” and “start governing,” according to Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts, who refuted a “lie” that the former government wasted $234 million. Roberts said yesterday that Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest’s suggestion that the PLP government “horrendously blew $234 million is a […]

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Ingraham Warns Govt Over Baha Mar

06 July 2017

Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday warned the government not to interfere with the completion of the sale of Baha Mar, charging that the progress of the mega resort is “of critical and essential importance.” These sentiments come a week after Baha Mar’s original developer Sarkis Izmirlian called on the Minnis administration to place a […]

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Cleophas Adderley Dies

06 July 2017

Bahamas National Youth Choir founder and director Cleophas Adderley died yesterday after battling a long ailment. Mr. Adderely was a Bahamian legend who contributed to the cultural landscape of The Bahamas. Expressing condolences was Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard, who described Mr. Adderley as a distinguished and charismatic scholar and cultural artist, […]

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