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OPTIMISM IN HAITI

There is new hope for security in Haiti as countries around the world are pledging more support and funding to bring about peace and security in that Caribbean country.  The new Council there claims that the Haitian people are optimistic about the future.   The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged another $160 million in […]

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis

Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer The Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said the NationalIntelligence Agency (NIA) Amendment Bill 2024 by the Davisadministration has breathed new life into the agency which is animportant arm of national security.Some of the major changes to the Bill include a change in name fromthe National Crime Intelligence Agency […]

Minnis Cites Fiscal Disaster

21 June 2016

Pouncing on the government for what he deemed reckless management of the country’s finances, Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis accused the Christie Administration of going on a “tax, borrowing and spending binge”; instead of trying to reduce the country’s debt. During the 2016/2017 budget debate in the House of Assembly yesterday morning, Dr. Minnis pointed […]

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Minnis Launches Campaign: Roc With Doc

21 June 2016

Leader of The Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis officially launched his campaign for leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) under the slogan “Roc with Doc”. Dr. Minnis’ launch of his campaign comes just a day after FNM senator Dr. Duane Sands announced that he would be campaigning for the seat of deputy leader under the […]

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Minnis defends referendum position and scold government practices

21 June 2016

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said he stands by his position to urge Bahamians to vote their conscience during the controversial gender equality referendum and says in the future his government will enact legislation to remove Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) discriminatory practices during the process. Dr. Minnis said it was unacceptable for […]

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DNA Questions Bahamasair’s Status

21 June 2016

The Democratic National Alliance yesterday speaking to claims via a press statement, that the national flag carrier has borrowed over $100 million that has gone unaccounted for; questioning how it could have gone unnoticed. Last week this information was divulged by Member of Parliament (MP) Neko Grant in the House of Assembly, who charged that […]

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BUT Dispute Ongoing

21 June 2016

Suspended former president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson has claimed that she and her team have been exonerated of all the charges they faced, claims that are being strongly challenged by BUT Secretary General John Musgrove. In a press release Mrs. Wilson said it will only be a matter of time before […]

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Two Killed In Plane Crash

20 June 2016

Investigators from the Department of Civil Aviation are today on the scene of where a plane crashed Sunday in Bimini killing two people. Details surrounding the incident are still be gathered, but preliminary reports indicate that the plane went down in bushes adjacent to the runway of the Bimini Airport which is located at the […]

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY

20 June 2016

Southwest Airlines celebrated its 45th anniversary of initial service on Saturday, June 18, 2016 by treating passengers travelling between Nassau and Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to a Bahamian themed celebration at the Lynden Pindling International Airport. “Southwest is a Customer Service company that just happens to fly airplanes,” said Gladstone Adderley, General Manager of Ground Operations for […]

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Roberts : Minnis and Butler -Turner Need To Speak Clearer

20 June 2016

Former PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts had some strong words for former PLP colleague Andre Rollins and urged FNM leader Hubert Minnis and party member Loretta Butler Turner to hold their colleague accountable for his comments. Roberts said that comments made by Rollins were out of line and that he has lost all credibility a politician. […]

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Man charged for murders of Deacon and ZNS Broadcaster

20 June 2016

Friends and family members of two men recently killed can now breathe a sigh of relief as the alleged murder was brought before the courts on Friday to be arraigned on not only murder charges, but a litany of other charges. The man who allegedly went on a robbery spree since late last year was […]

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GGYA goes international: Locals showcased in Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards global anniversary films

20 June 2016

Four Bahamians have been selected to help celebrate 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – the world’s leading youth achievement award attracting over 1.1 million people annually in 141 countries and territories. The Award, known locally as the Governor General’s Youth Award, has brought its International Award family together to share the […]

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