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TOGETHER WE RISE

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer On July 10, 1973, more than 50,000 Bahamians stood shoulder to shoulder at Clifford Park, watching with pride as the black, gold, and aquamarine flag of an independent Bahamas was hoisted for the first time. The black triangle represents the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people, the gold […]

RBDF Commissions Four New Safe Boats

RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats

By Gerrino SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Despite recent setbacks with a number of boats being sidelined for eitherroutine servicing or due to running aground and needing repairs theRoyal Bahamas Defence Force is determined to do everything in itspower to properly protect the nations’ borders, fishing grounds andterritorial waters.This week RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey said four […]

Police Killed Two Alleged Robbers

17 August 2015

Two men are dead and another is detained in critical condition shortly after they committed an armed robbery and led police on a high-speed chase on Sunday morning. According to reports, shortly after 5 a.m. yesterday, a man was driving in his white Honda Fit vehicle on East Street, near Robinson Road, when three men, […]

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“FNM Refuses to Support Bahamians on Baha Mar,” Says Roberts

17 August 2015

Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Bradley Roberts lashed out at the Free National Movement (FNM) and its members yesterday, claiming that the opposition refuses to stand up for Bahamians with regards to Baha Mar. In a statement, Mr. Roberts said the back and forth between political parties over Baha Mar is distracting Bahamians […]

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New PLP Stalwart Councilors Installed

17 August 2015

Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Bradley Roberts called the newly installed stalwart councilors pillars of the government at this year’s installation service in Harbour Island on Saturday. Mr. Roberts acknowledged that the task of the stalwart councilors in Harbour Island branch of the North Eleuthera constituency can be difficult, but he commended the […]

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Long Island MP Wants Mitchell Fired

17 August 2015

Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner is requesting that Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell be fired after admitting that Long Islanders were victimized by the Progressive Liberal Party. During his visit to Long Island this past weekend, Mitchell told the residents that the crude and unfortunate behaviour of their representative Butler-Turner often gets […]

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PLP Chairman Calls for Over-The-Hill Restoration

17 August 2015

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts is calling on prominent members of society to assist in restoring the Over-The-Hill community to its former glory days. “I take this opportunity to call on Bahamian families everywhere with origins in over-the-hill communities to join this venture and do your part in restoring socially disadvantaged and economically […]

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Five Shot Dead in Less Than One Week

17 August 2015

Last week, police reported more than one shooting per day, prompting them to strengthen their call to avoid resorting to violence to solve dilemmas. “Nassau is a safe place,” said Chief Superintendent of Police Paul Rolle. “I can’t stress enough the importance of conflict resolution.” Last week Friday, police shot and killed a man of […]

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Gomez Removed from Baha Mar Court Matter

17 August 2015

State Minister for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez announced last week that Prime Minister Perry Christie has made a request for him to step down as the lead attorney for the Baha Mar court matter. According to Mr. Gomez, Prime Minister Christie wished to prevent any appearance of collusion or cabinet involvement. Moving forward the government […]

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DPM Bids Farewell to Haitian Ambassador

17 August 2015

Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis highlighted the successes between the Bahamian and Haitian governments at the farewell reception for the Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Antonio Rodrigue. After nearly five years as the local ambassador to Haiti, Mr. Rodrigue completed his last week of work in The Bahamas […]

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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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