21 September 2016
In shocking news to trade unionists, the criminal charges levied against executives of the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort have been dropped by the government. In a nolle prosequi signed by attorney general Allyson Maynard Gibson, Sandals General Manager Gary Williams, and another executive, Fritzroy Walker have had all charges against them dropped. The two were […]
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21 September 2016
Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle says while there is much to be done, a draft document of the National Development Plan (NDP) should be ready in the near future. Although he was unable to give any specific dates of deadlines, Mr. Rolle says his team has been working tirelessly to ensure that the […]
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21 September 2016
Former State Minister of Immigration and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said the frequent influx of illegal immigrants to The Bahamas will continue to persist if the county’s laws and policies are not revamped. Having worked on the ground, Mr. McCartney said the regular apprehension and deportation exercises are not the answer. […]
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21 September 2016
Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said his party is stronger than ever as it readies itself for its general convention set for next week. The convention is set for September 29th and 30th at Breezes Resort under the theme, “The Power of Now”. Mr. McCartney stressed that the event will not be about simply […]
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21 September 2016
Thanks to efforts by the Royal Bahamas Police Force, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and s various dangerous weapons are now off the streets. Appearing before Magistrate Constance Delancy Tuesday afternoon to face charges were 31 year old Omar Roberts and 24 year old Jessie Roberts The couple were both charged with possession of ammunition. According to court documents, […]
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20 September 2016
Quentino Carey, Jakota Johnson and Alstere Williams all appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes yesterday afternoon on murder charges. Twenty-three-year-old Carey, a resident of Soldier Road and 19-year-old Johnson, a resident of Union Village were both arraigned for two counts of murder and one count attempted murder. It is alleged that on […]
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20 September 2016
Prime Minister Perry Christie addressed delegates yesterday at the United Nations General Meeting at the session to address the large movements of refugees and migrants. The prime minister stated that the issue of migration and refugees is a global phenomenon and it is vital that countries use sessions such as these to brainstorm and find […]
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20 September 2016
On the heels of the Free National Movement’s (FNM) revelation of new faces, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday said his party is attracting a host of individuals interested in running on his party’s team. Mr. Roberts informed the Bahama Journal that there will be a number of new faces running on the […]
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20 September 2016
Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that Inagua is plagued with an immigration problem, which officials hope to curb soon. “In Matthew Town there are particular problems,” he said. “People coming on these slopes from Haiti or they come in on a seaman’s visa or business visa then solicit jobs and go […]
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20 September 2016
Roughly 30 doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff at the South Beach Clinic held an urgent press conference yesterday outside of the facility to air out their grievances in regards to a malfunctioning air conditioning system. President of The Doctor’s Union Dr. Charles Clarke added that the condition is not only unsuitable to work in, but […]
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