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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 […]

Androsian Children Experience the BNT’s Camp Safari

17 August 2015

This summer the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) provided a true summer safari for 24 children for the second year in a row with Camp Safari Andros. The camp was a week-long eco-experience with environmental activities and adventures. “The BNT is happy to be a part of summer environmental education and fun,” said Liz Brace, BNT […]

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BIBT and CTU Partner to Provide Bachelor’s Degrees

17 August 2015

The Bahamas Institute of Business (BIBT), formerly Success Training College, confirmed a partnership to provide a bachelor’s degree program with an international institution. Officials from the Colorado Technical University (CTU) and BIBT paid a courtesy call on Grand Bahama Minister Dr. Michael Darville on last Thursday to explain the benefits of the agreement. Both students […]

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WestJet Agents Get Familiarization Trip To The Bahamas

14 August 2015

Scores of WestJet Agents got a taste of The Bahamas this week as part of The Ministry of Tourism’s People-to-People programme. The group from the WestJet Call Centre spent the week touring New Providence and learning about The Bahamas. However, according to Manager of WestJet Vacations Colleen Tynan, The Bahamas has always been a popular […]

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Pintard Backs Cash’s No Apology Decision

14 August 2015

Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said he supports former FNM Chairman Darron Cash’s decision not to apologize to Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson because she is now a distraction in the negotiations over Baha Mar. He believes that the attorney general is in a conflicted position and she adds another hurdle to the path of […]

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Police Seized Firearm

14 August 2015

Consistent with the commissioner’s policing priorities for 2015, police have taken another firearm out of the hands of criminals early Thursday morning. According to reports, shortly after 1 a.m., a team of officers from the Firearm Tracing and Investigation Unit were on patrol, when they observed two suspicious males sitting in a Honda vehicle on […]

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All-Bahamas Merit Scholars Asked to Give Back

14 August 2015

While congratulating the 2015 All-Bahamas Merit Scholar and finalists on their outstanding achievements, Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald admonished them to serve as ambassadors and aid in the further development of this country. He made this comment as he addressed the All-Bahamas Merit Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Thomas A. Robinson National […]

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Entertainment Turns Up At Goombay Summer Festival

14 August 2015

Goombay Summer Festival is continuing this Friday with even more entertainment at Arawak Cay. Last week, the Ministry of Tourism launched its second sizzling summer festival –Goombay Summer Festival – at Arawak Cay. The festival featured food, traditional Goombay dancing, friendly competitions, games, a Kiddie Corner and Junkanoo. But the highlight of the night was […]

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Cash: No Apology for AG

14 August 2015

Former Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash says he have no reason to apologize to Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson, as it would give him no satisfaction whatsoever to engage in a public spat with her. He added that at all times he wishes to protect the integrity of her office, as she holds a […]

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Mayhem Abounds

14 August 2015

Police scrambled across the island yesterday morning, following three separate shooting incidents, one of which became the 94th murder of the year. Family members and neighbours were left inconsolable as one of their loved ones was gunned down in broad light. According to reports, shortly before 8 a.m., police were called to the Mason’s Addition […]

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Stronger Bahamas Continues National Conversation

13 August 2015

The government is seeking participants – regardless of social or economic status, island of origin or political party preference – to communicate their ideas, aspirations and priorities for the future of The Bahamas through in-person discussion groups to be held on 11 islands. The discussion groups will be moderated by an independent third party facilitator […]

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