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TOGETHER WE RISE

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer On July 10, 1973, more than 50,000 Bahamians stood shoulder to shoulder at Clifford Park, watching with pride as the black, gold, and aquamarine flag of an independent Bahamas was hoisted for the first time. The black triangle represents the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people, the gold […]

RBDF Commissions Four New Safe Boats

RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats

By Gerrino SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Despite recent setbacks with a number of boats being sidelined for eitherroutine servicing or due to running aground and needing repairs theRoyal Bahamas Defence Force is determined to do everything in itspower to properly protect the nations’ borders, fishing grounds andterritorial waters.This week RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey said four […]

Dr. Urges Bahamians to Get Tested for Zika

25 August 2016

In the wake of the Zika virus now reaching The Bahamas, renowned Paediatrician Dr. Carlos Thomas urged Bahamians this week to take the necessary precautions to avoid this disease and to also get testedunder the least suspicion. With already four cases of the disease confirmed and 83 suspected cases of which eight are pregnant women, […]

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McCartney: Country Will Be Fooled Again

25 August 2016

Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney says the Baha Mar deal announcement made by Prime Minister Perry Christie Monday evening was nothing but a charade and the country is on its way to being fooled by the government once again. While appearing as a guest on local ZNS talk show “Darrold Miller Live”, Mr. […]

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Commonwealth Bank Officially Opens New $800,000 Training Centre

25 August 2016

Calling service “the number one reason we are the leading bank in The Bahamas,” Commonwealth Bank officially opened the doors to its new $800,000 corporate learning centre recently. Located adjacent to its Prince Charles Branch, the 8,740 square foot single story building houses highly functional high-tech training facilities, including interactive digital and audio-visual equipment, conference […]

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BMD Demands More Baha Mar Details

25 August 2016

The investment vehicle controlled by Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian issued a press statement yesterday urging Prime Minister Perry Christie to release the complete details of the new Baha Mar agreement. BMD Holdings stated that the prime minister’s comments this week regarding the future of Baha Mar left the Bahamian people without any specifics about […]

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Bahamas Braces For Storm–NEMA Says No Room For Mistakes

25 August 2016

After a quiet hurricane season, the country is now faced with a possible threat of a storm, but National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Director Captain Stephen Russell said his organisation is prepared in the event of a disaster. In an interview with the Bahama Journal yesterday, Captain Russell assured that NEMA is taking the necessary […]

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Atlantis Launches Coral Towers Renovations

25 August 2016

Atlantis, Paradise Island resort has launched its first phase of a $20 million transformation of the Coral Towers. Once all renovations are complete, the hotel will re-open as The Corals Atlantis, a new modern hotel for the resort’s group, leisure, and casino guests, designed by Bilkey LLinas Design (BLD). “This renovation marks a significant step […]

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Minnis Questions Baha Mar Deal

24 August 2016

The Baha Mar saga was constantly used as political ammunition from different members of the opposition whether it was in the House of Assembly or through the press, with news breaking of Baha Mar remobilization leader of the opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis said that there may be more than what meets the eye in regards […]

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Halkitis: Gov’t Having Good Success With Mortgage Relief

24 August 2016

Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis said he and his team are currently waiting on a full report that will be presented in the House of Assembly (HOA) as early as next week on the Mortgage Relief Program. The government, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie, was very close to finalizing the components of […]

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Baha Mar Deal Scary, Says D’Aguilar

24 August 2016

Former Baha Mar Director Dionisio D’Aguilar says the remobilization of Baha Mar is “scary.” Mr. D’Aguilar says that although he congratulates Prime Minister Perry Christie on the much needed move, the idea of the Chinese government dealing with so much of The Bahamas is “not a good thing.” “What we heard yesterday is that the […]

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Creditors Pleased With Baha Mar Deal

24 August 2016

Immediately following the Prime Minister Perry Christie’s announcement various creditors and contractors gave impromptu responses expressing their appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Christie and his team for working so diligently to reach an agreement that would result in the millions of dollars owed to them being reimbursed.  The various heads voluntarily and unrehearsed each spoke […]

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