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OPTIMISM IN HAITI Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill
 
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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 […]

Gibson Accuses PLP of Crown Land Bribery

13 June 2017

A heated exchange erupted yesterday in the House of Assembly after Long Island MP Adrian Gibson claimed the previous administration promised Long Islanders crown land in exchange for votes. Mr. Gibson made the claim yesterday during his contribution to the 2017/2018 Budget Communication debate in the House of Assembly. “I understand that the former administration […]

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Lloyd Encourages Graduates to Return Home

13 June 2017

Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd urged students of the Ministry of Education’s Inaugural Bahamas High School Diploma graduation to travel the world, but “come back home.” The minister recently told the graduates in Grand Bahama at the Grand Lucayan Resort that the country is in critical need of their talents in an effort to build a […]

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Nottage Charged With Murder

13 June 2017

Wanted suspect Ronald Nottage of Summer Street was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being sought in connection with the June 7 murder of 55-year-old Peter Street Resident Valdrice Bowleg. Appearing in court before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, 45-year-old Nottage was charged with murder by means of unlawful harm. According to court dockets, it […]

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28 Year Old Charged With Murder

13 June 2017

Twenty-eight year-old Balls Alley resident Ricardo Russell was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday for the June 5 murder of Okra Hill resident Livingston Rolle. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on two charges related to the murder of Mr. Rolle, Russell was not required to enter a plea because of the nature of the […]

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Murder Suspect Captured – – -30 Arrested in Island-Wide Operation

12 June 2017

Police conducted a major overnight operation on Saturday throughout New Providence that led to the arrest of 31 suspects including murder suspect Ronald Nottage. The operation was a part of the force’s strategy to cut down on criminal activity by targeting problem locations and persons engaged in criminal activities such as, murder, armed robbery, rape, […]

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UB students finish 2nd in Caribbean Students Colloquium

12 June 2017

Bahamian students were among the rising stars at this year’s Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Students Colloquium in New York. A team of four University of The Bahamas (UB) students placed second in the annual competition with their plan to make The Bahamas a “smart” tourism destination. Keri Cartwright, Kendall Sands, Ianta Stubbs and Khadija Young received […]

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Govt to Launch Youth Entrepreneur Programme

12 June 2017

The Government of The Bahamas will launch a youth entrepreneur and youth development programme over the next five years that will “inspire and empower a new generation of Bahamian entrepreneurs.” The programme will assist young Bahamian entrepreneurs with capital and equipment, while equipping them with the necessary business management skills such as how to save […]

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Newbold: ‘No Witch Hunt on Disclosure Deadline’

12 June 2017

Press Secretary Anthony Newbold has refuted claims from detractors that the prime minister’s deadline for public disclosures is a witch hunt. Mr. Newbold’s comments came while he appeared as guest on the JCN-TV programme Jones and Company. “You have to lead by example as Prime Minister Minnis has said repeatedly and continues to say transparency […]

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Customs Warehouse Robbed

12 June 2017

A break-in at the Bahamas Customs warehouse near the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) leaves police conducting investigations. According to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean, the incident is alleged to have occurred between Saturday evening and 8a.m. yesterday morning. At the time of the report, the police had not been able to determine […]

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D’Aguilar Named New CTO Chairman

12 June 2017

Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar was announced as the new chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) during a press conference at CTO Caribbean week in New York City. The CTO is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency comprising membership of over 30 countries and territories including Dutch, English, French and Spanish, as well as […]

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