10 August 2016
When Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) results were released yesterday, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said that the national grade averages had not “changed that much.” Mr. Fitzgerald, however, noted that the results of the BJCs were some of the best results in “many many years.” “All I can […]
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10 August 2016
Aside from the dancing and other musical festivities that took place during the Fox Hill Day celebrations, government officials also announced plans of an upcoming project that will greatly benefit the community. Prime Minister Perry Christie announced the future construction of a community center in the area sponsored by the InterAmerican Development Bank that would […]
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10 August 2016
Whether you realize it or not, when you weigh your food options in Nassau and Freeport—grabbing a pizza from Domino’s or stopping by Fresh Market to pick up some groceries, for instance—you’re thinking of AML Foods Limited. The parent company of Solomon’s, Solomon’s Fresh Market, Cost Right Wholesale Club, Domino’s and Carl’s Jr., is one […]
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10 August 2016
Thirty-two Cuban migrants were apprehended in the southern Bahamas in Bahamian waters by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Monday afternoon. Officials said, while on routine patrol, Defence Force craft HMBS Leon Smith, commanded by Acting Lieutenant Commander Stephen Rolle, intercepted and boarded a makeshift motor driven vessel in the area of Cay […]
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08 August 2016
Former Member of Parliament for Fort Charlotte Alfred Sears said yesterday that he plans to challenge Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Perry Christie in the party’s upcoming convention in November. Mr. Sears, who was recently ratified as the PLP’s candidate for Fort Charlotte several weeks ago, made the announcement in a press statement. “I am […]
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08 August 2016
Member of Parliament for Long Island Loretta Butler-Turner confirmed yesterday that she will again run on the Free National Movement’s (FNM) ticket for Long Island in the 2017 General Elections. “Long Island is, and must remain, FNM country, and if Long Islanders want me to, I will accept my party’s nomination, and continue to serve […]
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08 August 2016
With Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage last week reiterating his support for Prime Minister Perry Christie as leader of the Progressive Liberal Party(PLP), State Minister for National Security Keith Bell has done the same. The senator and the PLP’s candidate for Carmichael, in an interview with The Journal said that Christie is the […]
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08 August 2016
Former FNM Chairman Darron Cash says he refuses to “fall in line” after FNM Chairman Sidney Collie suggested that those who have a disagreement with the party’s leader Dr. Hubert Minnis should do so or leave the party. “I refuse to ‘fall in line’ simply because Mr. Collie says so. Chairman Collie can count me […]
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08 August 2016
Free National Movement Member of Parliament for North Eleuthera Theo Neilly recently told The Journal was that he’s still pondering whether to remain or sever ties with the FNM. “I personally haven’t decided whether I’m staying or leaving, I have to go about it the right way and meet with my association and my family,” […]
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08 August 2016
Last week, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), through its Resistance And Prevention Program (RAPP), organized a five-day workshop to train local facilitators on effective crime prevention strategies. A total of 21 key stakeholders from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, Department Social Services, Urban Renewal, Ministry of Education, the Bahamas Bar Association, law enforcement agencies and […]
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