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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 […]

Ministry of Health Press Conference - March 15, 2020

First COVID-19 Case

16 March 2020

The Bahamas has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to health officials, after a 61-year-old female resident tested positive for the disease. Health officials said the woman has no history of traveling outside the country within the last 20 days.  Acting Minster of Health Jeffrey Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pearl McMillan […]

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Lloyd to Discuss ACP Deleveaux’s Role at MOE

03 March 2020

Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd said he looks forward to meeting with Assistant Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux to determine the role he will play at the Ministry of Education (MOE). The initial meeting did not happen as expected, due to conflict in time, Lloyd said. “Officer Deleveaux and I are scheduled to meet. We […]

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Education Continues for Migrant Children

03 March 2020

Minister of Education Jeffery Lloyd set the record straight last Thursday as he explained that the issue of immigration is handled by the Department of Immigration and not his ministry. He reiterated that the Ministry of Education ensures the education of all children despite their immigration status. “Our responsibility in the Ministry of Education in […]

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More Recruits for RBDF

03 March 2020

More man power is on the way for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), according to Minster of National Security Marvin Dames, as the ministry moves to increase the force to at least 2,000 by 2022.  Dames made the announcement during the RBDF annual church service on Sunday, which was also held in honour of […]

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Former Cabinet Minister Wife Pleads Guilty to Fraud

03 March 2020

Tietchka Vanderpool-Wallace and Livingston Seymour, both 54, appeared in the Magistrate’s Court to face charges of forging prescriptions. The pair appeared before Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans. Vanderpool-Wallace faced five charges of possession of a forged document, two forgery charges, unlawful possession and attempted fraud by false pretense. She pleaded guilty to all charges. Vanderpool-Wallace is the […]

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Man Escapes Police Custody

03 March 2020

Police are seeking assistance from members of the public for the capture of wanted suspect Tamal Rico Bowe who escaped lawful custody shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, while detained at the Carmichael Road Police Station.   He was being questioned for armed robbery. Bowe is a 28-year-old resident of McKinney Drive. 

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SIGNING CEREMONY - Grand Lucayan Heads of Agreement Signing - March 2, 2020

Grand Lucayan Deal Sealed

03 March 2020

The sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama was finalized on Monday morning, promising employment for Bahamians. The government signed a heads of agreement for the sale with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and the ITM group  “Three thousand direct and indirect jobs will be created through this investment. This investment will create additional […]

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The Bahama Journal Wins Best Business Story Award

03 March 2020

The Bahama Journal won the best business story award during the Bahamas Press Club Fifth Annual Media Awards ceremony on Saturday. Bahama Journal editor and reporter Deandre Williamson received the award for the article she wrote titled, ‘EU Demands Money Laundering Convictions.’   The article was published in The Bahama Journal last year. Also, receiving […]

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Dr. Darville Blasts PM’s Coronavirus Response

03 March 2020

Opposition Spokesperson on Health Dr. Michael Darville said the prime minister failed to provide specifics regarding the amount of resources the government has or intends to allocate to effectively address a potential coronavirus public health crisis.  “We note that the prime minister has also not yet announced details of the taskforce that will superintend and […]

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Govt Issues Coronavirus Travel Warning

03 March 2020

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel advisory warning Bahamians not to travel to countries experiencing a high risk of exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The ministry advises the public that non-essential travel to these areas is strongly discouraged,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement yesterday. “Persons who must travel should […]

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