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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 […]

Mother of Three-Year-Old found dead in Car Wants Justice

23 February 2017

Mother of the three-year-old boy Kayden Louis who was found unresponsive in a car is now speaking out and calling for justice. Rosemanie Louis, mother of the toddler, says she has yet to hear from the teacher who was in custody of the child prior to allegedly leaving the child in a car before finding […]

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AG says Bill Delayed

23 February 2017

Amid controversy and concern surrounding the Interception of Communications Bill (ICB), Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson has revealed that in order to allow a period of consultation, the ICB will be delayed. Mrs. Maynard-Gibson said a concern that the public has been misled very substantially about the content of the legislation has prompted the move. “Unfortunately, […]

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Sears Continues to Challenge the PLP

23 February 2017

Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) Fort Charlotte candidate Alfred Sears continues to stand his ground as he proceeds in challenging the governing party’s rules during his speech at the Rotary Club’s Meeting Tuesday evening. Mr. Sears says its only right for him to embrace his authority as a Bahamian citizen and stand up for what he […]

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Rotary Teams Up With RBPF To Promote Conflict Resolution

23 February 2017

Bringing a message of peace and conflict resolution at St. John’s College school yesterday were members of the Rotary Club of Nassau district 7020 and about a dozen police officers led by Superintendent Ken Strachan, who encouraged the students to show care, respect, and trust for each other. “A lot is taking place in our […]

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“Bad Apples” Weeded Out of Registration Process

23 February 2017

The Minister Responsible for Elections Dr. Bernard Nottage yesterday revealed that individuals who have hindered the voter registration process have been removed, while the government has plans to remove even more. Dr. Nottage revealed as much while responding to comments Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller made in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. Mr. Miller […]

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Voter Registration Increase In Grand Bahama

23 February 2017

Voter registration numbers have increased significantly in Grand Bahama since January after the opening of nine additional registration centres in Central and West Grand Bahama, according to Parliamentary Registration Department Consultant Cecil Thompson. “When the locations were opened in early January of this year, they were done so in or near schools so as to […]

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Privy Council Hears Appeal Case of A.G Office

22 February 2017

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council heard a special case yesterday during its second day of a five-day visit. The case of the appellant, the Attorney General’s (A.G) office versus  the respondents Samuel ‘Ninety’ Knowles and A1 car rentals limited, sat before the five Privy Council Judges, Lords Mance, Kerr, Reed, Sumption and Hughes […]

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University Of The Bahamas Shares Key Initiatives To Global Success

22 February 2017

University of the Bahamas (UB) President Dr. Rodney Smith is counting on several key initiatives to increase the viability and integrity of the institution over the next few years from technology to accreditation and branding. The remarks came during the institution’s second Media Information Meeting but the first since its transition to university status three […]

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AG Strikes back at “Kill the Bill” activists

22 February 2017

Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson is insisting that the thought of the Interception of Communication Bill (ICB) being a breach of any Bahamian’s privacy is preposterous and a direct depiction of lack of integrity in the Supreme Court of the Bahamas. Mrs. Maynard-Gibson made the comments outside of Cabinet yesterday. The AG noted her specific disappointment […]

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Rollins: Fitzgerald Sold His Soul To The Devil

22 February 2017

The war of words between Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins and Education Minster Jerome Fitzgerald has taken another turn. On Monday, Mr. Fitzgerald called Dr. Rollins “a political prostitute” stemmed from the fact the he is now a member of the Free National Movement (FNM) after jumping ship from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). On […]

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