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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 […]

Public Private Partnerships Spawn Caribbean Airport Development

22 June 2015

Public Private Partnerships (PPP) have been instrumental in the redevelopment of several airports in the Caribbean, contributing to the economic wellbeing and development of the region. David Pratt, Managing Director, LeighFisher, a major international airport investor, noted at the conference on Thursday that work has been completed in the Caribbean on international airports in Jamaica, […]

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CBL Chairman Shares Solid Performance News at AGM

22 June 2015

Calling it “an exciting business, a great company with great potential,” Commonwealth Brewery Limited Chairman Julian Francis delivered the news of solid performance, which includes revenue of $124.2 million and plans for growth during the company’s fourth annual general meeting on June 16 at the British Colonial Hilton. “Commonwealth Brewery Limited is a great company […]

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Rollins Resigns from PLP

18 June 2015

After blasting the Progressive Liberal Party government last night in the House of Assembly, Fort Charlotte Member of Parliament Andre Rollins resigned from the PLP. Rollins’ resignation comes following yesterday’s uproar in the House of Assembly as Members of Parliament made an attempt to block him from making his contribution to the 2015/2016 Budget Debate, […]

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Frustrated CLICO Clients Protest

18 June 2015

Rain could not stop dozens of frustrated and angry protestors who gathered at Rawson Square on Wednesday chanting and picketing in an effort to continue their fight in the six year battle against CLICO Bahamas. Wednesday’s crowd only represented a fraction of the estimated 13,000 policyholders who are accusing the insurance company of stealing millions […]

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Dr. Minnis Highlights Budget Flaws

18 June 2015

Leader of the Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis chastised the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration in the House of Assembly yesterday for inefficient, rash spending and complete disregard for the poor. According to Dr. Minnis, the Bahamian people do not just want talk of a stronger Bahamas but they want to see a new and better […]

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Minimum Wage Now $210

18 June 2015

After the passing of a National Tripartite Council Bill, Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson announced yesterday that minimum wage would be increased by 40 percent. “I am pleased to advise that on the first of June 2015 the National Tripartite Council held its first official meeting and ratified a recommendation to increase […]

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Gov’t to Regulate Fly Fishing and Amend the Fisheries Act

18 June 2015

Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray announced the government’s plans to regulate the country’s fly fishing sector and amend the Fisheries Act. During a press conference yesterday, Mr. Gray explained that fly fishing, also known as sports fishing, is unregulated. Therefore, the government is seeking, by proposed regulations, to bring into force […]

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Rotkirch Retires from Shipyard–COO Byrd named Acting President of GBS

18 June 2015

Friday marked the final day for Carl Rotkirch as chairman and CEO of the Grand Bahama Shipyard, as he retires after seven years as its CEO. Rotkirch joined the company in 2008 and has seen the company develop into a world-renowned ship repair facility with an extensive array of customers during his tenure. The company […]

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Police Commissioner Provides Operation Updates

18 June 2015

Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade held an emergency press conference on Wednesday at the Royal Bahamas Police Force headquarters to alert the general public of the police force’s recent findings. According to the Commissioner, police have recovered quite a number of firearms and ammunition during separate operations over the past two weeks. He sent a […]

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Darville Imparts Words of Wisdom to Youth Leaders

17 June 2015

The Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville told youth leaders to be careful how they deal with and judge the young people around them. Dr. Darville was speaking at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Youth Leaders Certification ceremony held at the Pelican Bay Resort on Saturday, June 13, 2015. He said, “When […]

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