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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 […]

Cooper Cautions Govt Over Possible 15% VAT Increase

12 June 2017

The government’s proposal to reduce value-added tax (VAT) could later result in a possible 15 percent increase, according to the opposition’s Shadow Minister of Financial Services Chester Cooper. During his contribution to the 2017/2018 Budget Communication debate last Thursday, Mr. Cooper admonished the Minnis led administration to use the current VAT system as an opportunity […]

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Chamber Anticipates Business Licence Fees Reduction

12 June 2017

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is taking exception to the government’s 2017/18 budget, which is set to see a reduction in business licence fees, calling it a move in the right direction. Speaking at a recent press conference, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber Edison Sumner said they are looking forward […]

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Long Island Fire Highlights Challenges

12 June 2017

A serious brush fire over the weekend in Hamilton, Long Island brought to the attention the serious infrastructural needs on that island. Four firemen went to Long Island on Saturday and with the assistance of local volunteers managed to extinguish the blaze. In a statement, the island’s Member of Parliament Adrian Gibson said he was […]

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“No Plan for Debt Reduction,” Says Cooper

09 June 2017

Exuma and Ragged Island Member of Parliament (MP) I. Chester Cooper charged that the 2017/2018 Budget Communication presented by Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest last Wednesday was the “wrong speech” and there is no plan to reduce the country’s debt. The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP’s assertion was made yesterday while contributing to the budget […]

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Govt to Pay $70 Million for Workers’ Insurance

09 June 2017

Minister of State for Public Service and National Insurance Brensil Rolle said $70 million will be paid to insurance companies to cover the policies of public officers that were not paid under the Christie administration. Mr. Rolle revealed this information during his contribution to the debate on the 2017/2018 Budget Communication in the House of […]

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Relief Promised for Bozine Town Residents

09 June 2017

The fact that hundreds of Bozine Town residents have been waiting for more than a decade for a resolution to a longstanding land dispute, Garden Hills Member of Parliament (MP) Brensil Rolle said this is “disturbing.” The newly elected MP, in his contribution to the budget debate in the Lower Chamber of Parliament yesterday, assured […]

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PM Stresses Performance and Professionalism During ZNS Visit

09 June 2017

Prime Minister Hubert Alexander Minnis Thursday told the management and staff of Bahamas Information Services (BIS) and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas that they will be held accountable for their performance, professionalism and punctuality or lack thereof. Dr. Minnis said his administration has “freed up” the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas so that the […]

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PLP Govt Spent $10 Million on New Hires

09 June 2017

The former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government employed and abused existing policies in the Public Service Sector to the tune of some $10 million in the months leading up to the 2017 general elections, according to Minister State for Public Service and National Insurance Brensil Rolle. Mr. Rolle made the revelations during his contribution to […]

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BCCEC to Host Ease of Doing Business Conclave

09 June 2017

Potential solutions that are necessary for making it easy to do business in The Bahamas will be the aim of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation’s (BCCEC) fourth annual National Conclave this month. Speaking with the media at a press conference yesterday to announce their plans for the event, Conclave Chairperson Christina Lee […]

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Bowe: ‘VAT Changes Complicates System’

09 June 2017

Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation Gowon Bowe said that the recent presentation on the 2017/18 Budget Communication by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest with regards to eliminating value-added tax (VAT) on certain items will complicate the system. In a press conference held at the chamber’s office […]

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