10 June 2015
The Central Bank of the Bahamas on Tuesday announced the official transition of credit unions to the Central Bank’s Supervisory Unit from the Department of Cooperatives, making banking for union members safer, more comfortable and more confident. Governor of the Central Bank Wendy Craig said since June 1, 2015 the Central Bank of the Bahamas […]
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10 June 2015
RBC Royal Bank recently awarded the fast-growing environmental movement Save The Bays a grant for $5,000, praising the organization for its environmental education efforts that mirror the bank’s 10-year, $50 million commitment to making and keeping regional waters fishable, swimmable and drinkable. Pristine waters are also the core values of one of Save The Bays’ […]
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10 June 2015
Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan said last week that the opportunity to establish a Bahamian RMB centre is a significant win for The Bahamas which would further cement the country’s position as the region leader for financial services. “It would also assist in increasing trade between China and The Bahamas and indeed the region […]
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09 June 2015
The bodies of two men, who were murdered in separate incidents, were found yesterday. According to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle, the first victim was identified as 49-year-old Keith Davis of Allen Close. Mr. Davis was found by a relative who had planned to visit him at his residence. “This morning upon entering the yard he […]
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09 June 2015
Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Peter Turnquest last Wednesday demanded that the government lower taxes for Bahamians. Focusing mainly on taxation on vehicles and bicycles, Mr. Turnquest, during his contribution to the debate on the 2015/2016 Budget Communication, said this year’s tax relief in the form of lower duty rates on vehicles […]
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09 June 2015
The Ministry of Health held its Nursing and Allied Health Cadet Programme’s closing ceremony, June 4, at the ministry. Certificates were presented to those who completed the course which included a total of 76 students from 23 senior high schools, public and private, of New Providence, Grand Bahama, and Eleuthera. Keynote speaker Chief Medical Officer […]
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09 June 2015
Member of Parliament for Marco City Greg Moss announced in the House of Assembly yesterday that he intends to resign immediately from the Progressive Liberal Party. Moss said he is not pleased with the present operation of the PLP, therefore he will resign. “By the time I come back to this House Mr. Speaker, you […]
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09 June 2015
Proceedings in the House of Assembly were briefly suspended yesterday after Opposition members refused to allow Agriculture Minister and MICAL MP V. Alfred Gray to make his contribution to the Budget debate. The Free National Movement MPs banged the table as Mr. Gray took to the floor. Eventually, House Speaker Dr. Kendal Major scolded the […]
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09 June 2015
An airplane believed to be travelling from Pittstown, Crooked Island crashed 14 miles off New Providence yesterday. According to police, the five persons on board were rescued and taken to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base. Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA) Operations Manager Chris Lloyd told The Bahama Journal that he received a report […]
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09 June 2015
A major drug bust occurred in North Andros yesterday and according to police the drugs have an estimated street value of $1 million. According to preliminary reports, police said this incident occurred around 3 a.m on Monday. A joint operation team acting on intelligence conducted a search and discovered large amounts of marijuana in a […]
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