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MIXED VIEWS ON TRUMP’S NOMINEE Ms. Shanta Knowles Named JCN Person of The Year
 
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MIXED VIEWS ON TRUMP’S NOMINEE

By Gerrino Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor While Bahamians have long complained that The Bahamas has not had a United States Ambassador since the Obama administration appointed Nicole Avant who demitted office in November 2011, the nomination of Herschel Walker is receiving mixed reactions in The Bahamas. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a statement on […]

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Ms. Shanta Knowles Named JCN Person of The Year

The Management of the Jones Communications Network (JCN) and a special Committee of The Civil Society and Person of The Year Awards are pleased to announce that Ms. Shanta Knowles, the next Commissioner of Police is the JCN Person of the Year for 2024. Every year for over two decades JCN gives the award to […]

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PM Announces Drastic Measures

16 March 2020

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that foreign nationals traveling from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe within the last 20 days will be prohibited from entering The Bahamas. This travel ban will become effective on Thursday and according to Dr. Minnis, it was introduced because of the growing public health concern and the […]

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PLP Forms COVID-19 Taskforce

16 March 2020

With immediate effect, Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip Davis announced the establishment of the PLP COVID-19 Taskforce. Davis made the announcement on Saturday, adding that the taskforce is co-chaired by Senator Dr. Michael Darville and Melissa Evans. The taskforce members are Een Colebrooke, Michelle Adderley, Dr. Lynwood Brown, Latrae Rahming, Stan Smith and Ian Poitier. “The […]

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Major Cruise Lines Suspend Sailing

16 March 2020

Nassau Anticipates More Berthing Requests  While some major cruise lines have suspended sailing because of COVID-19, Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. said it anticipates that some cruise lines may request to berth ships in Nassau during the suspension period. On March 13, 2020, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that several major cruise lines, including […]

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Ministry of Youth Monitors COVID-19

16 March 2020

The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture issued a statement on Friday explaining that the ministry is the process of determining which events of local, regional and international interest should be best postponed or cancelled in the interest of public protection, health and safety as the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads globally. The statement comes after the […]

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Elderly Man Shot Dead by Police

16 March 2020

An elderly man was fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with police officers at the Fox Hill Police Station on Friday, shortly before 7 a.m. Police said the man, who was out on bail for grievous harm, arrived at the Fox Hill Police Station to sign is as customary for persons on bail and after producing […]

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Woman Shot Dead on Carmichael Road

16 March 2020

Man Dies after Eight Mile Rock Shooting Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the capital which left one adult female dead. According to police, on Friday shortly before 12 a.m., at a residence on Carmichael Road, east of Lazaretto Road, two females were approached by three males, one of them being armed […]

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Gibson Family Serves Elderly in Honour of Mother’s Birthday

16 March 2020

The late Gerlene Gibson, mother to former Minister of Labour Shane Gibson, was honoured by her family for living a life full of compassion and love. The children, grandchildren, siblings and family members of Mrs. Gibson hosted a lunch in her memory on March 13, Mrs. Gibson’s birthday. The lunch was held at Pat’s Senior […]

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Doctors Hospital to Treat COVID-19 Patients

16 March 2020

Patients who test positive for COVID-19 will be treated at Doctors Hospital on Blake Road, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis. During his televised national address on COVID-19 yesterday, the prime minister said Doctors Hospital has been secured as the facility to treat COVID-19 patients and health professionals treating those patients will utilize various […]

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Tripped BPL Engines Caused Power Outage

16 March 2020

Two Wartsila engines tripped offline on Friday morning, causing outages in a number of areas throughout the capital. Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL) released a statement at 8 a.m. on Friday, stating that its two engines went offline at station A, including its GT9, at its Blue Hills Power Station. The power company said […]

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Ministry of Health Press Conference - March 15, 2020

First COVID-19 Case

16 March 2020

The Bahamas has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to health officials, after a 61-year-old female resident tested positive for the disease. Health officials said the woman has no history of traveling outside the country within the last 20 days.  Acting Minster of Health Jeffrey Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pearl McMillan […]

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