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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 […]

Lloyd to Discuss ACP Deleveaux’s Role at MOE

03 March 2020

Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd said he looks forward to meeting with Assistant Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux to determine the role he will play at the Ministry of Education (MOE). The initial meeting did not happen as expected, due to conflict in time, Lloyd said. “Officer Deleveaux and I are scheduled to meet. We […]

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Education Continues for Migrant Children

03 March 2020

Minister of Education Jeffery Lloyd set the record straight last Thursday as he explained that the issue of immigration is handled by the Department of Immigration and not his ministry. He reiterated that the Ministry of Education ensures the education of all children despite their immigration status. “Our responsibility in the Ministry of Education in […]

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More Recruits for RBDF

03 March 2020

More man power is on the way for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), according to Minster of National Security Marvin Dames, as the ministry moves to increase the force to at least 2,000 by 2022.  Dames made the announcement during the RBDF annual church service on Sunday, which was also held in honour of […]

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Former Cabinet Minister Wife Pleads Guilty to Fraud

03 March 2020

Tietchka Vanderpool-Wallace and Livingston Seymour, both 54, appeared in the Magistrate’s Court to face charges of forging prescriptions. The pair appeared before Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans. Vanderpool-Wallace faced five charges of possession of a forged document, two forgery charges, unlawful possession and attempted fraud by false pretense. She pleaded guilty to all charges. Vanderpool-Wallace is the […]

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Man Escapes Police Custody

03 March 2020

Police are seeking assistance from members of the public for the capture of wanted suspect Tamal Rico Bowe who escaped lawful custody shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, while detained at the Carmichael Road Police Station.   He was being questioned for armed robbery. Bowe is a 28-year-old resident of McKinney Drive. 

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SIGNING CEREMONY - Grand Lucayan Heads of Agreement Signing - March 2, 2020

Grand Lucayan Deal Sealed

03 March 2020

The sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama was finalized on Monday morning, promising employment for Bahamians. The government signed a heads of agreement for the sale with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and the ITM group  “Three thousand direct and indirect jobs will be created through this investment. This investment will create additional […]

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The Bahama Journal Wins Best Business Story Award

03 March 2020

The Bahama Journal won the best business story award during the Bahamas Press Club Fifth Annual Media Awards ceremony on Saturday. Bahama Journal editor and reporter Deandre Williamson received the award for the article she wrote titled, ‘EU Demands Money Laundering Convictions.’   The article was published in The Bahama Journal last year. Also, receiving […]

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Dr. Darville Blasts PM’s Coronavirus Response

03 March 2020

Opposition Spokesperson on Health Dr. Michael Darville said the prime minister failed to provide specifics regarding the amount of resources the government has or intends to allocate to effectively address a potential coronavirus public health crisis.  “We note that the prime minister has also not yet announced details of the taskforce that will superintend and […]

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Govt Issues Coronavirus Travel Warning

03 March 2020

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel advisory warning Bahamians not to travel to countries experiencing a high risk of exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The ministry advises the public that non-essential travel to these areas is strongly discouraged,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement yesterday. “Persons who must travel should […]

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Former Senator to be sworn in as Deputy Governor General

28 February 2020

Cabinet Office advised yesterday that former Senator Lonnie Rolle will be sworn in today as deputy to the governor general. Ms. Rolle will serve in the absence of Governor General the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith, who will be out of the country from February 28 to March 1, 2020. A swearing in ceremony will […]

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