29 June 2017
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the U.S. Northern Command teamed up to host a three-day training session for the Bahamas Fire Brigade to assist with brush fires. Fifteen firefighters will be trained in using a trailer mounted fire pump unit, protective clothing and equipment, and fire extinguishing. The trained firefighters will teach other […]
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29 June 2017
Englerston Member of Parliament (MP) Glenys Hanna-Martin, after asking for clarification regarding the dismissal of 21 customer service representatives by the National Insurance Board (NIB), was told in the House of Assembly yesterday that the decision was made to relieve the persons from their duty because their contracts had expired. “I’m wondering whether they are […]
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29 June 2017
One of the biggest challenges that entrepreneurs in The Bahamas face is the cost of doing business and according to the Minister of Financial Services, Trade, Industry and Immigration, Brent Symonette, the cost of electricity is a major issue. Speaking with reporters after a Power Breakfast yesterday, at Breezes Resorts and Spa, with The Bahamas […]
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29 June 2017
After failing to declare and making a false declaration, an American man and woman from Malabar, Florida were taken into custody on Tuesday. According to police, shortly before 3 p.m., the pair was returning to the United States, when United States Customs and Border Protection officials detained them at the United States Pre- Clearance Departure […]
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29 June 2017
A man is detained in hospital after a shooting incident in the capital on Tuesday night. Reports indicate that shortly before 9 p.m., the victim was shot by a male assailant while walking on Third Street, The Grove. The suspect escaped on foot. Subsequently, the victim was transported to hospital where he is detained in […]
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29 June 2017
Great leadership calls for great service and those who are privileged enough to lead must be humble enough to serve their country, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said Tuesday night. “Leadership is all about the people,” Prime Minister Minnis said. Prime Minister Minnis said he and newly-elected Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) President, Bishop Fernander, share […]
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29 June 2017
As Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) seeks to improve the outcomes for patients its employees engaged in their annual discharge planning exhibition competition yesterday. The theme for this year’s competition is “Shutting the Revolving Door.” Senior Nursing Officer and Coordinator of the event Paulette Bowe during an interview with The Bahama Journal noted the event’s significance. […]
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29 June 2017
Former Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard J. Nottage died yesterday at the age of 71 after suffering from several ailments. Last Thursday, Dr. Nottage was transferred by air ambulance to Florida to receive medical treatment. The former Cabinet minister who was “gravely ill,” was taken to Florida after members of his family made the […]
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29 June 2017
The Bahama Journal extends its sincerest apologies for the June 20, 2017 online publication of a story titled, “22-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder.” The story indicated that “Everette Strachan, 22, was charged with one count attempted murder and one count grievous harm before Magistrate Andrew Forbes.” We acknowledge that Strachan did not receive those charges. […]
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28 June 2017
A fight at a nightclub early Tuesday morning left one man dead and two other men detained in hospital. According to police, the fight broke out around 2:30 a.m. at a nightclub located on Farrington Road when two men were shot and another was stabbed. The three men were taken to the hospital, where one […]
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