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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25 April 2016
Against the backdrop of the United Nations new sustainable development goals that “no one should be left behind,” The Bahamas, through the National Insurance Board, is hosting two social security conferences aimed at improving lives in the region. Prime Minister the Rt. Hon Perry Christie delivered the keynote address at the official opening of […]
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17 March 2016
After more than a week of firefighting, Renew Bahamas officials announced yesterday that it has completed its smoke suppressions efforts. This comes after a series of fires on and around the tipping floor of the Harold Road Landfill. The landfill has had numerous fires over the years and residents in nearby areas have said the […]
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17 March 2016
Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade sending a no non-sense warning to those involved in th illicit drug trade. While at police headquarters this week, the commissioner expressed concern for the number of interdictions that has happened for the year. He said those involved in the drug trade are simply getting bolder and bolder. “We have […]
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17 March 2016
Sports fans in Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean looking to cheer on their country in the 2016 CARIFTA Games will be able to watch up to the minute television coverage in High Definition (HD) for the first time ever. Flow TV, Cable & Wireless’ television brand, has signed a partnership with the North American, Central […]
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17 March 2016
Managers at Atlantis Resort were added to the unemployment list, as a number of them this week were made redundant. It is estimated that as many as 40 managers were sent home. In a brief press release issued late yesterday afternoon, Atlantis confirmed the reduction exercise, and attempted to give justification for the move. “Atlantis, […]
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