13 September 2016
Mayaguana residents who are a part of the government Department’s Food Assistance Programme can expect to have their pre-paid visa cards before December 2016. According to Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin, says the service is provided to all those on the island based on need rather than entitlement. The programme aims to assist […]
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13 September 2016
As the Zika virus continues to remain a major threat, Jones Communications Network (JCN) yesterday made a contribution to the fight by donating anti-mosquito wipes to Unity House. Yesterday, officials from JCN and Med Carib International handed out the wipes to some of the senior citizens at Unity House located on East Street South. The […]
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13 September 2016
In its search for fresh faces for the 2017 General Election, the Free National Movement (FNM) has approached members of the newest organization vying to be the next Government of The Bahamas. Yesterday, Gatekeepers’ Founder John Pinder, confirmed with the Journal that he’s been approached by FNM officials to fill one of those vacant seats […]
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13 September 2016
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Corporate Communications Manager Arnette Ingraham has dismissed claims that there will be a hike in electricity bills. The company announced that the surcharge will increase from 11.3 cents to 12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is less than a penny. She told the Journal this does not translate into an […]
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13 September 2016
The Islands Of The Bahamas have tapped into a new Canadian market with the introduction of a new flight service from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in west-central Canada. Sunwing Vacations is one of Canada’s leading tour operators with an impressive fleet of fuel-efficient Boeing 737 – 800s aircraft. After testing the market in February 2015, […]
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13 September 2016
One of the young men believed to be responsible for the attempted murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s aide was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Jorell Augustine, 18, was arraigned before Magistrate Constance Delancey yesterday for the charge of attempted murder against Sergeant Brent Dixon. Dixon was shot several times last week Monday night […]
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12 September 2016
A teacher was found dead in her apartment on Friday and homicide detectives are currently investigating the circumstances. Police were called to an apartment complex on Red Sea Rd just off Sumner Street shortly after 8, after neighbors had made the discovery. Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean spoke to reporters after police […]
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12 September 2016
Former Finance State Minister and Central Bank Governor James Smith projected the economy will turn around in the near future, with the “resuscitation” of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar Resort’s opening. According to Mr. Smith, the stalled state of Baha Mar over the past year has contributed significantly to the stunted growth of the […]
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12 September 2016
The Progressive Liberal Party has ratified North Abaco MP Renaldo Curry to once again run in that constituency. Curry won in the North Abaco constituency during a by-election in 2012 after former MP and Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham gave up the seat after the Free National Movement was defeated in the last general elections. At […]
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12 September 2016
With the International Women’s Empowerment Summit (IWES) quickly approaching, men and women from as far as Ghana are hoping to secure a spot at this inaugural event in paradise. Slated for October 19-21 at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, the schedule for the summit is overflowing with purposeful activities, in particular eight revolutionary panels. […]
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