17 May 2017
After six years of the position being vacant, U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday announced plans to nominate 74-year-old business mogul Doug Manchester to the position of U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas. Mr. Manchester, also known as “Papa Doug,” have attained numerous accomplishments on a national and international stage. His experience includes telecommunications radio broadcast, medical […]
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17 May 2017
During the first meeting of the Free National Movement government, it was decided that all ministers would conduct an audit in their ministries, including departments and agencies funded by the “public purse.” The meeting was held yesterday at the Cecil Wallace Whitfield Centre and it was decided that the ministry audits be made of persons […]
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17 May 2017
Dismal national grade point averages, teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms are just some of the issues that Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd will be faced with, but the minister said he is ready to take them on. Mr. Lloyd’s comments were made yesterday prior to the first cabinet meeting at the Office of the Prime […]
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17 May 2017
Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officers on board patrol craft, HMBS Rolly Gray, made quite a large drug haul, putting a “hefty dent in the illegal narcotics supply,” according to RBDF officials yesterday. Three persons were arrested in connection with this recent find. Authorities said while the HMBS Rolly Gray was on a routine patrol […]
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17 May 2017
Acknowledging that all is “not well with the country” and recognizing the huge responsibility on his hands, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that his team will work on what needs to be done to improve on efficiency, accountability and the management of the “people’s” resources. Mr. Dames’ comments came following the Free […]
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17 May 2017
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) CEO Edison Sumner said yesterday that it is imperative for the new government to work towards general electoral reform. In an interview with The Bahama Journal, Mr. Sumner said this kind of reform is necessary to avoid challenges that took place during the last election. “One of […]
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17 May 2017
Former Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash has called for full disclosure on the true financial situation at the Bank of The Bahamas (BOB). In a statement released yesterday, Mr. Cash insisted that the public has every right to know the true nature of the bank’s position, as it is owned by the government […]
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16 May 2017
Less than a week after securing a landslide victory from the former governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), 15 of the elected members of the Free National Movement (FNM) received their Instrument of Appointment from Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, on the grounds of Government House yesterday. Taking the oath of office as cabinet ministers, […]
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16 May 2017
After the party’s defeat at the polls last Wednesday, Democratic National Alliance Leader (DNA) Branville McCartney said the party is now looking forward to the 2022 general election. In a message to his supporters, Mr. McCartney, while congratulating current Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis on his win, said the party has worked to be […]
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16 May 2017
With immediate effect, former Prime Minister Perry Christie resigned as leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) yesterday evening. During a special call meeting of the National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party at the Sir Lynden Pindling Centre, Christie gave an address where he relinquished the position he was elected for during […]
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