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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 […]

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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 […]

PLP Eyes Victory

15 March 2017

All candidates have now been ratified and with this Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts says the party is ready for a sure win. He said in a brief statement that the party is now fully preparing for the upcoming 2017 General Elections. “By all accounts, the internal electoral process was free, fair, transparent, […]

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“Minnis Comments on Baha Mar Irresponsible,” Says McCartney

15 March 2017

A few days after Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said that an FNM government will execute “a real sale” of Baha Mar, Democratic National Alliance Leader (DNA) Branville McCartney called the FNM leader’s comments irresponsible.   The DNA leader charged that Dr. Minnis made that statement without being cognizant of the facts. […]

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Minnis Calls For Educational Reform

15 March 2017

Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis fresh off the heels of his Baha Mar pledge is calling for what he says is much needed reform in the educational sector.   In a statement, the FNM Leader says he is troubled with the fact so many Bahamian students leave school each year without the proper […]

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“I’m Sick from the Dump Too”, says McCartney

15 March 2017

After thick plumes of smoke from last week’s massive blaze at the New Providence Landfill spread affecting other communities yesterday, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said this is just the effect of the government’s initial neglect.   He reiterated that this dilemma is a complete disruption of daily living. As the government has just […]

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BPL Restores Power After “Rough Weather”

15 March 2017

Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) officials have advised residents in New Providence that crews have completed repairs to several areas that were affected by severe weather yesterday morning.   The company saying at 4:38 a.m. on Tuesday morning severe weather disrupted one of BPL’s feed and was responsible for outages in a number […]

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DPM: Minnis Dead Wrong On Baha Mar

14 March 2017

Deputy Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis has lashed out at Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis for his pledge to sell Baha Mar if the FNM were to win the election. Mr. Davis added that Dr. Minnis was “betting” against Bahamians. “It is unfortunate that we have come to a place in our country […]

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Ministry of Environment Adds Naturalists & Horticulturalists To BNT

14 March 2017

Learning to prepare for the unpredictability of life, Naturalist and Horticulturalist of the first graduating class of the Youth Environment Corps (YEC) program received words of encouragement from Minister of Environment, Kenred Dorsett at their graduation and awards ceremony at the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), yesterday. The program, under the Ministry of Environment recruited over […]

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Fitzgerald: Minnis In Denial Over Baha Mar

14 March 2017

Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday discredited all comments made by Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis in regards to the beleaguered multi-billion dollar Baha Mar Resort.  In a recent statement, Dr. Minnis suggested that the government’s recent announcements about Baha Mar’s projected April 21st opening is only but a “charade” leading up to […]

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Wilson Vindicated

14 March 2017

Embattled former Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson on the heels of herself and members of “The A Team” were vindicated thanks to a court ruling. Ms. Wilson as well as Lorraine Knowles and Mizpah Pintard Munroe have been found in good standing and are eligible to appear on the Bahamas Union of Teacher’s ballot […]

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Social Services Challenged To Assist Jubilee Residents

14 March 2017

The Department of Social Services team joined arms with the National Emergency Management Agency Sunday in assisting residents of the Jubilee Gardens area.  Deputy Director of Social Services department, Lillian Quant Forbes said they are still trying to accommodate every household, as they have merely assisted in even 15 percent of families relocate temporarily.  “It’s […]

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