08 September 2016
Despite a petition by constituents to not have Long Island Member of Parliament (MP) Loretta Butler-Turner renominated, Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said the Long Island MP has the party leadership’s full support. The letter, which reportedly outlines a number of damning reasons, is to be sent to the FNM’s council; however Mr. […]
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08 September 2016
Prime Minister Perry Christie gave an update yesterday on the condition of one of his aides and driver, who was wounded Monday night. Speaking to reporters after a presentation was made to The Centerville Community Center, Mr. Christie said that he’s thankful that his aide seems to be showing positive signs. “I went to see […]
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08 September 2016
Police are probing the death of a man who died while changing a tire Tuesday night. Police said the 31-year-old was changing a tire on a public service bus on Blue Hill Road South when the tire jack apparently malfunctioned. The vehicle collapsed pinning the man underneath. Citizens assisted police in lifting the vehicle off […]
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08 September 2016
Urban Renewal is one of the government’s key initiatives in terms of urban development and yesterday it got some assistance. Air Ambulance Inc. donated six laptops to the Centreville Urban Renewal Community Center valued around $1,500. Several prominent persons were in attendance including Prime Minister Perry Christie, who spoke about how these new tools will […]
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08 September 2016
Junkanoo Air, a Bahamian-owned cargo airline, is now providing air cargo transport services between the US (primarily South Florida), the Bahamas and surrounding countries (including Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Cuba, etc.). Junkanoo Air is authorized by the Department of Civil Aviation (Bahamas) and the Federal Aviation Authority (US) to operate commercially. Captain Christopher King, President […]
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08 September 2016
Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday called the Baha Mar Claims Committee’s Process a form of “political expediency”. After the committee on Tuesday officially outlined the process of payout to the 2,000 laid off Baha Mar workers and Bahamian creditors, Mr. Turnquest said the process seems “irregular”. “That is borne out of […]
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08 September 2016
More than 2,000 employees left jobless after Baha Mar ceased construction should start getting calls regarding payouts over the next two weeks according to the committee established to oversee payments. In a new agreement laid out by Prime Minister Perry Christie almost two weeks ago, it was reveled that Bahamian and other unsecured creditors including […]
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07 September 2016
As the country continues its fight against Zika, health officials recorded another two cases yesterday. These latest cases bring the count now to ten. Chief Medical Officer Glen Beneby confirmed with The Bahama Journal yesterday afternoon that two Bahamian females tested positive in the United States, after which the results were transferred to Bahamian health […]
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07 September 2016
Tourism officials yesterday said they are excited about this year’s Tru Tru Festival, suggesting that the annual event will epitomise everything Bahamian. The event which is being coordinated by The Bahamas Tourism Hotel Association (BHTA) in conjunction with The Ministry of Tourism is scheduled for November 5th on the grounds of John Watlings Distillery. Tourism Director […]
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07 September 2016
Monday marked the first day of school, but the opening of this year’s semester was mired by a number of teachers missing from the classrooms. Speaking to reporters outside of Cabinet yesterday Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald blamed the shortage on several issues, including teachers not simply turning up for work or turning in late resignation […]
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