27 April 2016
Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson says the upcoming gender equality referendum is a “historic opportunity” to grant everyone equal rights. The AG’s comments came after former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer referred to the upcoming referendum as “a waste of time, unnecessary” saying she would “vote no to all” while admitting that she […]
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26 April 2016
The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) is pleased to partner with Sony Music Entertainment for the staging of an artist development workshop – The Recording Industry 101 – for contestants in the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Music Masters Song Competition. This once in a lifetime opportunity will give Bahamian musicians an inside look into the […]
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26 April 2016
Speaker of the House Dr. Kendal Major along with several other Members of Parliament yesterday spoke out about their disdain against the recent injunction posed against members of parliament. Dr. Major said he believes the order goes against parliamentary privilege and all Members of Parliament should be outraged. “In my view the order […]
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26 April 2016
The Bahamas National Coalition Party (BNCP) has announced plans for its first national convention in the wake of the upcoming general election. At a press conference on Monday, the party announced that this Thursday and Friday, its first annual convention will be held. The convention is purposed to ratify the party’s constitution and […]
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25 April 2016
The Save our Bahamas Committee yesterday announced the launch of its Vote No campaign against the gender equality bills being put before voters at the June 7 referendum. The Save our Bahamas Committee successfully led the Vote No campaign against the expansion of gambling and the introduction of a national lottery in the 2013 referendum. […]
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25 April 2016
Officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force took three more illegal firearms off the streets of New Providence this past weekend in two separate incidents. Around 10:00 a.m., officers on Saturday from the Southwestern Division conducted a search of a residence located at at Kenya Avenue of Higher Drive. During the search officers uncovered two […]
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25 April 2016
After winning his party’s chairmanship race last Thursday, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie said he is prepared to propel the FNM to victory, as he believes the government’s inadequate performance will lead to its detriment in the next general election. Meanwhile Mr. Collie, who has been a member of the FNM for […]
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25 April 2016
Member of Parliament for Long island Loretta Butler-Turner suggested that the government hire a senior official to assist with negotiating efforts for Baha Mar. She added that the government and the opposition should work together to ensure to ensure the opening of the project. “The Christie administration may consider the appointment of a highly-respected senior […]
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25 April 2016
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival descended onto Grand Bahama delivering powerful performances described by Festival Chairman Paul Major as a “celebration of Bahamian talent”. Thousands of Bahamians and international visitors flooded Taino Beach on Friday and Saturday to amp up the music, soak up the culture and turn up the vibes with Bahamas […]
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25 April 2016
A highly-placed source in the government of the Bahamas informed the Journal that the offer of Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian was rejected by the Export Import Bank of China. Recently, Mr. Izmirlian informed the public in a press statement that he was prepared to complete the baha mar project and immediately hire the employees […]
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