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TOGETHER WE RISE

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer On July 10, 1973, more than 50,000 Bahamians stood shoulder to shoulder at Clifford Park, watching with pride as the black, gold, and aquamarine flag of an independent Bahamas was hoisted for the first time. The black triangle represents the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people, the gold […]

RBDF Commissions Four New Safe Boats

RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats

By Gerrino SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Despite recent setbacks with a number of boats being sidelined for eitherroutine servicing or due to running aground and needing repairs theRoyal Bahamas Defence Force is determined to do everything in itspower to properly protect the nations’ borders, fishing grounds andterritorial waters.This week RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey said four […]

Roberts Refutes Wasted $234 Million

06 July 2017

It is time for the Free National Movement (FNM) to “stop lying” and “start governing,” according to Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts, who refuted a “lie” that the former government wasted $234 million. Roberts said yesterday that Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest’s suggestion that the PLP government “horrendously blew $234 million is a […]

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Ingraham Warns Govt Over Baha Mar

06 July 2017

Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday warned the government not to interfere with the completion of the sale of Baha Mar, charging that the progress of the mega resort is “of critical and essential importance.” These sentiments come a week after Baha Mar’s original developer Sarkis Izmirlian called on the Minnis administration to place a […]

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Cleophas Adderley Dies

06 July 2017

Bahamas National Youth Choir founder and director Cleophas Adderley died yesterday after battling a long ailment. Mr. Adderely was a Bahamian legend who contributed to the cultural landscape of The Bahamas. Expressing condolences was Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard, who described Mr. Adderley as a distinguished and charismatic scholar and cultural artist, […]

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Prison Guard Arrested for Marijuana

05 July 2017

A 25-year-old corrections officer has been taken into police custody after he was found with marijuana in his possession. According to police, the Drug Enforcement Unit searched the officer when arriving for duty at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services when a quantity of marijuana was found in his possession. The officer was then taken […]

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Moncur Threatens Legal Action Over Disclosure

05 July 2017

Former Free National Movement Senator Rodney Moncur has accused Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis of deliberately harassing him and has threatened legal action. Mr. Moncur legal action threat stems from a dispute over his public disclosure. In a letter addressed to Mr. Moncur on June 9 sent from Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, outlined that […]

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Prison Guard Corruption Concerns Butler

05 July 2017

In the face of what has become a disturbing trend of corrupt prison officers, Prison Staff Association President Anthony Butler is calling for stiffer policies and procedures throughout their system in an effort to stamp out corruption. For the third time in recent weeks a prison guard has been caught with drugs. The most recent […]

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BTVI to Offer Online Courses This Fall

05 July 2017

This Fall, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) will offer new programmes and online courses in the Information Technology (IT) Department. The new programmes include an associate’s degree programme as well as revamped degree programmes and new certificate programmes. The idea will give students a chance to enter the workforce quickly while being accredited. […]

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Floating Book Fair on Its Way to Nassau

05 July 2017

The world’s largest floating book fair Logos Hope is on its way to The Bahamas. This will be the ship’s second time embracing the shores of Nassau, with its first stop being back in 2010. Logos Hope has a crew of 400, including individuals from 65 different countries who share knowledge of the books’ content. […]

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Minnis Challenges CARICOM

05 July 2017

In his inaugural address to the CARICOM body at the 38th Regular Meeting of the Conference Heads of Government of The Caribbean yesterday afternoon, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis urged The Bahamas’ regional partners to be wary of the dangers of climate change and its impact on the region. Dr. Minnis in his address said […]

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URCA to Host 17th Global Regulators Symposium

05 July 2017

With regulatory bodies from at least 60 countries from around the world converging in the capital, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) gets set to host the 17th Annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-17). Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the theme “Living in a World of Digital Opportunities,” Chief Executive Officer […]

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