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MIXED VIEWS ON TRUMP’S NOMINEE Ms. Shanta Knowles Named JCN Person of The Year
 
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MIXED VIEWS ON TRUMP’S NOMINEE

By Gerrino Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor While Bahamians have long complained that The Bahamas has not had a United States Ambassador since the Obama administration appointed Nicole Avant who demitted office in November 2011, the nomination of Herschel Walker is receiving mixed reactions in The Bahamas. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a statement on […]

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Ms. Shanta Knowles Named JCN Person of The Year

The Management of the Jones Communications Network (JCN) and a special Committee of The Civil Society and Person of The Year Awards are pleased to announce that Ms. Shanta Knowles, the next Commissioner of Police is the JCN Person of the Year for 2024. Every year for over two decades JCN gives the award to […]

Eneas: “Import Substitution Program Is The Only Way To Lower The Food Import Bill”

07 June 2023

By Destiny Johnson The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), through the Caribbean Agro-Economic Society (CAAES), has brought together regional experts as the 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference kicked off on Monday morning here in The Bahamas at Super Club Breezes. BAMSI is hosting 70 delegates from across the region and the United […]

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Prime Minister Hon. Philip "Brave" Davis

PM Wants Decisive Action On GBPA

01 June 2023

By Licec Bastian The time has come for decisive action when it comes to the nation’s second city, Grand Bahama, particularly as it relates to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and the Hawksbill Creek Agreement. Prime Minister Philip Davis as he delivered his 2023/2024 budget communication in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, echoed […]

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North Abaco Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish

Attorney Wants Quicker Probe In MP’s Rape Claims Case

01 June 2023

By Destiny Johnson Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe contends that the time taken to investigate allegations of rape against a sitting member of parliament is not excessive. Minister Munroe was responding to claims made by attorney Bjorn Ferguson who represents the woman who accused North Abaco Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish of rape and […]

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Two Males Surrender In Connection With Holiday Hit and Run Fatality

01 June 2023

By Licec Bastian Two males, a 56-year-old and a 29-year-old, surrendered to Traffic Police almost 48 hours after they were involved in a hit and run traffic accident on the Whit Monday holiday that resulted in the death of a male. An adult male was struck by an S.U.V and left to die at the […]

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Officers Want Coroner’s Court Jury Decision Squashed

01 June 2023

By Destiny Johnson National Security Minister Wayne Munroe revealed on Tuesday that the officers involved in the shooting death of 31-year-old Azario Major back in December 2021, are attempting to have the Coroner’s Court jury’s findings squashed. Last week the Coroner’s Court deemed that the police-involved killing was a homicide by manslaughter. “The most that […]

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Stakeholders Weigh In On New Cruise Port

01 June 2023

By Keile Campbell The opening of the redeveloped Nassau Cruise Port is expected to give a boost to stakeholders from the hotels to the local shops and vendors in New Providence. On the cruise port’s grand opening, Love97 spoke with President of Baha Mar Graeme Davis gave his thoughts on what the new cruise port […]

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Ms. Effie Kemp Celebrates Her 100th Birthday In Grand Style

26 May 2023

 Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith was in attendance at the exuberant 100th birthday celebration of Ms. Effie Kemp on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Jones Communications Network (JCN), University Drive.  At the presentation of flowers and congratulatory letters, pictured with Ms. Kemp are the Governor General (right), and HE […]

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The Governor General welcomed officers and members of the Bahamas Mother’s Club, and the Mother of the Year

26 May 2023

His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, welcomed Officers and Members of The Bahamas Mother’s Club in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.   The newly honoured ‘Mother of the Year’ is Jennifer Munnings (pictured seated, right) — a Registered Nurse at Sandilands Rehabilitation […]

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Dr. Darville: “We Want To Expand Services”

26 May 2023

New NHI Legislation By Licec Bastian Universal healthcare coverage is a big-ticket topic of discussion at the 76th World Health Assembly conference being held this week in Geneva, Switzerland and hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Universal Healthcare coverage is being addressed in The Bahamas as well. […]

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Corporate Tax Initiated by Previous Government According to PM

26 May 2023

By Keile Campbell Prime Minister Philip Davis responded to several points brought up by the official Opposition; Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard, concerning the Corporate Income Tax Green Paper released on the government’s website. Mr. Pintard labelled the paper “half-baked” as he said the government released the paper on its website rather than […]

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