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CARICOM PMs UNITE AGAINST U.S. POLICY

A decision by the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restrict U.S. visas of government officials whose countries employ Cuban health-care workers is being condemned by heads of governments throughout the Caribbean. CARICOM leaders have agreed to adopt a measured, strategic, and proactive approach in engaging relevant stakeholders from the United States, as […]

Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis, KC is photographed speaking in the House of Assembly.

PM DEFENDS GOVERNANCE AGAINST OPPOSITION

SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis charged that the opposition Free National Movement refuse toaccept the facts and admit that the Progressive Liberal Party led by Davis has had significantsuccess since coming to office but have tied themselves to a narrative of failure.His comments came as he wrapped up the 2024/2025 mid-year […]

LPIA Operators Look To Broaden Flight Services In 2025

14 February 2025

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) executives say the companyis “actively” exploring expansion plans to accommodate growing passengertraffic and is seeking more point-to-point service to ease peak-hourcongestion at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).Vernice Walkine, NAD’s chief executive, speaking on the sidelines of the2025 Routes Americas Conference, said the company is […]

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BTC RECEIVES 4 AWARDS FROM OOKLA

14 February 2025

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterThe Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation celebrated yet another win and solidified theirposition as leading network provider. On Tuesday BTC became the recipient of four new awardsfrom Ookla an international agency that specializes in network intelligence and connectivityinsights.During the award presentation ceremony Marc Penesso Ookla’s Sales Director presented BTCawards for best fixed network, […]

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HISTORIC DUNDAS CENTRE MOU SIGNED

14 February 2025

BY: LATONYA ROBERTSJournal staff Writer On Monday the government of The Bahamas signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts in theamount of $340,000. The MOU will provide financial support to enable the centreto upgrade both the Winston V. Saunders Auditorium and the Philip Burrows BlackBox Studio.Prime Minister Philip Davis […]

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LUXURY DEVELOPMENT: Bahamian entrepreneurs Adrian and Adrianna Fox signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with the government on Thursday for a $300 million dollar luxury development “Voir Beach”. According to the developers 500 Bahamians will be employed during the construction of the development over four years; and 744 full time positions will be on stream once operations begin, according to the developers. Voir Beach will feature a hotel and residence on the Cable Beach Strip and will also include 40 water bungalows on Balmoral Island. Ground is expected to be broken in February 2026. Photographed above are Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis, Ms. Adrianna Fox, Mr. Adrian Fox and other government officials. (BIS photograph by Eric Rose)

BIG DEAL FOR BALMORAL

07 February 2025

An agreement for a $300 million Bahamian-owned resort planned forthe Cable Beach strip and Balmoral Island was signed on Thursdaywhich the developers say will provide jobs for 500 Bahamians during itsconstruction over the next four years and 744 full time positions whencompleted.Voir Beach which is being developed by the Fox Group of Companieswill boast two […]

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EDITORIAL – A PERIOD OF ANXIETY

07 February 2025

The attentive public in The Bahamas must be aware that the political directorate in The United States is issuing Executive Orders and announcing changes that would negatively impact our economy. Over the last several days there were many protest marches in several U.S. cities with Americans expressing their displeasure on presidential over-reach on several issues. […]

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IDB-WSC AGREEMENT TO BRING WATER TO 200,000

07 February 2025

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer More than 200,000 people in 65,000 households will benefit from a newly-signed agreementbetween the Water and Sewerage Company and the International DevelopmentBank.The agreement signed on Monday at the end of the bank’s XIII AnnualConsultation with the governors of IDB Caribbean member countries provided thegovernment with a $100 million conditional credit […]

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POLICE COMMISSIONER GIVES 2024 CRIME YEAR REVIEW

07 February 2025

By Latonya Roberts – Journal Staff Writer On Monday, Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles underscored that the goal ofthe Royal Bahamas Police Force is to keep the Bahamian public safe and revealed2024 crime statistics that showed a climb in the murder count and a reduction inthe number of rapes in the country when compared to 2023.She […]

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POLICE COMMISIONER ROOTING OUT THE BAD APPLES

07 February 2025

By: LATONYA ROBERTSJournal staff Writer Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles said that once completed, investigations intoalleged corrupt law enforcement officers, will determine if such officers are placedbefore an arbitration board or a jury.The commissioner’s comments came at a press conference on Monday at the PaulFarquharson Centre when asked about additional officers that were charged inconnection with […]

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PM: Sale of Grand Lucayan Imminent

07 February 2025

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterThere is no doubt there has been tremendous frustration anddisappointment for successive administrations regarding the sale ofthe Grand Lucayan Resort.The Grand Lucayan is considered to be the anchor property for GrandBahama generating hundreds of direct jobs, and hundreds moreindirect jobs and opportunities for residents when operating atoptimum levels.And now with […]

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RBPF NEW BODY CAMS AND ETHICS TRAINING FOR OFFICERS

07 February 2025

BY SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has 900 body cameras to date and is expecting 300more according to Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles.Commissioner Knowles said this initiative is a top priority for the RBPF as it is their aim tooutfit all frontline officers with body cameras to monitor their interactions with […]

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