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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 […]

“Bahamians Hoodwinked by FNM’s Promises,” Says Roberts – – -PLP Chairman Criticizes Budget

23 June 2017

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts criticized the 2017/2018 Budget Communication and pointed out that none of the Free National Movement’s (FNM) promises to Bahamians were included in the budget. Roberts, who addressed the PLP’s National General Council Meeting yesterday, said the FNM “hoodwinked” Bahamians with “grandiose” promises during their election campaign trail. “Further, the […]

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26 Arrested During Police Operation

22 June 2017

An island -wide police operation conducted on Tuesday led to the arrest of 26 people for a number of criminal offenses and outstanding court warrants. Two juvenile males were also arrested during the crime hunt in connection with of a number of house breakings in Oaks Field over the past months. The recent police operations […]

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Sands to Implement Obesity Prevention Programme

22 June 2017

Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands is gravely concerned about obesity and the horrid diseases that come with it which are more prevalent than ever among Bahamian youth. This has prompted Dr. Sands’ technical team to conceptualize a prevention and wellness programme to address this issue. “We have to invest in prevention and wellness in […]

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MBO Receives $105K ALIV Sponsorship

22 June 2017

The Miss Bahamas Organization (MBO) received a major corporate sponsor and partnership with the newest mobile network company, ALIV. Solidifying its brand, ALIV announced partnership with MBO sponsoring the organization with $105,000 over the next three years. At a press conference, yesterday to announce the partnership, Bianca Bethel-Sawyer, manager of corporate events and sponsorship with […]

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Baha Mar Deal Unsealed – – -1,200 Work Permits Granted to China Construction

22 June 2017

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said the government has unsealed the Baha Mar deal and pursuant to an application made by the Office of the Attorney General, the Supreme Court has granted its sanction and approval for the disclosure and release of the Heads of Terms. “I now have the honour and pleasure to table […]

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Police ‘Hit the Streets’ in Rock Crusher

22 June 2017

In their effort to fight crime, a group of police officers took to the streets yesterday as they held a walkabout in the Rock Crusher community. During yesterday’s walkabout, police talked to residents about the problems of crime in the area and provided safety tips. The team went door to door asking question about recent […]

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Dr. Bernard Nottage

Nottage ‘Gravely Ill’

22 June 2017

Former Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage is fighting for his life after he was hospitalized yesterday. Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts confirmed yesterday evening that Dr. Nottage was hospitalized at the Doctor’s Hospital Intensive Care Unit and he is “gravely ill.” The Bahama Journal is not certain as to what illness the […]

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BTC Donates $25,000 to RBPF Summer Camp

21 June 2017

In partnership with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), BTC yesterday donated a whopping $25,000 to the RBPF’s annual summer camp. The camp is expected to host over 4,000 children and youth from New Providence and the Family Islands using the facilities of various public schools throughout the capital. BTC CEO Leon Williams in making […]

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Lloyd Plans to Address Teacher Shortage

21 June 2017

Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd revealed yesterday that an “aggressive teacher recruitment exercise” was held recently to find educators to fill various positions. The Bahama Journal spoke with Mr. Lloyd before the weekly Cabinet meeting where he revealed that there is a teacher shortage in several subject areas. “In particular, these areas such as math […]

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Police Probe Govt Ministries

21 June 2017

Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said perpetrators responsible for the waste of millions of dollars in various ministries, no matter who they are, if found guilty will be brought to justice. Speaking to reporters outside of Cabinet yesterday morning, Mr. Dames said the commissioner of police has indicated that given the growing number of […]

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