08 November 2024
The official Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) has been relentless in its attacks on the Davis Administration of breaking its promise not to introduce new taxes. The opposition has accused the Davis Administration of disguising new taxes as fees and most recently the FNM Deputy Leader Shannendon Cartwright in a statement said the Davis Administration’s […]
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08 November 2024
Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer In a message delivered by Dr. Duane Sands, chairman of the Free National Movement (FNM),he provided a critique of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and its handling of the economyover the past three years. Dr. Sands emphasized the stark reality that the purchasing power of$100 has diminished significantly, leaving many Bahamians […]
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08 November 2024
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas – A Panel Discussion on a Sustainable Development Agenda for Climate Vulnerable States was among the discussions facilitated as part of Diplomatic Week, 2024. Moderated by His Excellency, Ambassador Chet Neymour, Bahamas Representative, Organization of American States, the discussion placed a prioritization on climate actions focused on adaptation and mitigation; […]
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08 November 2024
BY: Latonya RobertsJournal Staff Writer As the Ministry is observing the month of November as ‘Sports Heritage’month, Prime Minister Philip Davis will be inducted into the Ministry’s ‘SportsHeritage’ Hall of Fame amongst several other athletes that made an impact intheir respective sport fields.Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture Mario Bowleg made the announcementduring the Office […]
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08 November 2024
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas — Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger Moxey pointed out that this year’s theme for Diplomatic Week – “climate, trade and cultural diplomacy” aligns with key priorities of the government’s ongoing efforts to recover, rebuild and revolutionize Grand Bahama Island and The Bahamas. The Grand Bahama Minister was among the […]
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08 November 2024
SHENIA ROBERTSJOURAL STAFF WRITERVideo footage depicting a group of young men allegedly inappropriately touching anotheryoung man in an act of bullying has been circulating across social media for the past few days.Considering this many Bahamians have taken to social media platforms demanding justice forthe young boy and calling on officials to take action.During an interview […]
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01 November 2024
By Gerrino Saunders — Journal Staff Writer Many Bahamians both young and old, those that reside in the country and those that visit home from time to time are becoming increasingly distraught with what appears to be a breakdown in societal norms as the behaviour, mentality and cultural norms are fast becoming extinct. One of […]
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01 November 2024
By: Latonya Roberts Journal Staff Writer Member of Parliament for North Abaco Kirk Cornish was cleared of his assault and death threats yesterday, after being found not guilty of two counts of rape. On Thursday, the Member of Parliament appeared in court before Justice Renea McKay and a nine-member jury. He was represented by Defence Lawyer […]
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01 November 2024
If we are to believe the polls in the United States of America in the campaign for the presidency, the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is tied. One candidate is qualified and the other is clearly unqualified. This is amazing in a country where Trump, the former president is awaiting sentencing after being […]
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01 November 2024
BY SHENIA ROBERTS JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Not since Perry Christie was prime minister, the leader of another Progressive Liberal Party administration from 2002-2007 has unemployment in The Bahamas been as low as it is now. At that time the low level was branded as being at an “irreducible minimum.” This week, the Bahamas National Statistical […]
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