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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 […]

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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 […]

Ferreira Uncertain Over Oban

27 September 2019

Minister of the Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira is uncertain as to whether the government would proceed with Oban Energies multi-million dollar plan for East Grand Bahama. Following Hurricane Dorian’s devastation, many may wonder whether the government is still considering the Oban deal. The initial agreement called for a $5.5 billion oil refinery and storage […]

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Ferreira Defends ‘One Goat, Three Birds’ Statement

27 September 2019

Minister of the Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira responded to the backlash he’s gotten in the wake of Tuesday’s comment outside Cabinet, where he said “one goat and three birds” were affected by Equinor’s oil spill in Grand Bahama.  Environmentalists argued that the minister did not take the matter seriously.  “I was in the process […]

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Homeowners Affected by Hurricane Warned to Wait Before Selling

27 September 2019

Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) President Christine Wallace-Whitefield said she was not able to see how Hurricane Dorian has affected the housing market, as the market needed time to settle and the recovery process had been done.  She advised homeowners to wait and observe the housing situation in Abaco and Grand Bahama.  “I just want […]

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GB Woman Stabbed to Death- Man Attempts Suicide

26 September 2019

Police are left to figure out what led to a Grand Bahama woman’s death and a man’s subsequent attempt to end his own life on Tuesday night. According to police reports, officers responded to an apartment complex in South Bahamia shortly before 9 p.m. where they met the lifeless body of the woman with multiple […]

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Finding Homes for Evacuees Challenges BREA

26 September 2019

The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) is facing a challenge as it tries to find affordable homes for evacuees in Nassau.  BREA President Christine Wallace-Whitfield and her 600 members have been actively seeking long term accommodation for evacuees, the majority being from Abaco. “They have a certain price budget. So they stuck to more of the […]

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Contract Signed for CCTV Expansion

26 September 2019

Five hundred and seven more CCTVs will be added to the already existing 243 closed circuit surveillance throughout The Bahamas, the final component of the Ministry of National Security’s three pronged approach to fighting crime. Minister of National Security Marvin Dames, during the signing of a contract with Proficient Business Services for expansion of the […]

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Agreements signed with Carnival for $100M Freeport cruise port and $80M expansion of Half Moon Cay

Carnival Deal Signed

26 September 2019

The government signed two major deals with Carnival Corporation yesterday, a $100 million heads of agreement for a cruise port in Sharp Rock, Freeport and an $80 million heads of agreement for the expansion of Half Moon Cay.  The signing was initially set to take place a few weeks ago, but was pushed back due […]

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RBDF Officer’s Death Not Related to Abaco Deployment

26 September 2019

The Ministry of Health refuted false social media claims surrounding the death of Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Petty Officer Scott Eugene Wallace and explained that his death was not related to his deployment in Abaco. Petty Officer Wallace died yesterday at the age of 43.  According to a statement issued by the Ministry of […]

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‘Crime Not All Police Fault’

26 September 2019

Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said the recent spate of criminal activity is not all on the police and “that everyone bears some level of responsibility”. His remarks came during a press conference yesterday, where he announced the Ministry of National Security’s committees and boards. His remarks also followed a murder suicide in Grand […]

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Haitians Complain of Poor Treatment at Shelter

26 September 2019

Haitian evacuees at Bahamas Academy Gym alleged that they are receiving poor treatment at the shelter. The Bahama Journal spoke to a few Haitians on Wednesday about the conditions at the shelter. Benson, 26-year-old Marsh Harbour resident, claimed that the conditions are deficient. “The food is not good. I barely eat their food. I only […]

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