12 September 2016
Airlines during the weekend experienced long delays and some lost of revenue after The Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers Union halted services for almost three hours. Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin called the move “unjustified industrial action” and called on the union to be “responsible and proportionate in its actions so as to not […]
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12 September 2016
The government has secured two contracts totaling over $11 million for the completion of the first ever West Grand Bahama Junior High-School in Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama. Prime Minister Perry Christie during the ground breaking of the facility said improving the education sector is a major feat for any government. “Governance is never, […]
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12 September 2016
The country continues its efforts in the fight against the ZIka virus as health officials confirmed last week Friday that another confirmed case has been found in a Bahamian male in his forties. Senior Medical Officer, Surveillance Unit, Department of Public Health Services Dr. Merciana Moxey told the Bahama Journal that they received the notice […]
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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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