22 May 2015
Bahamas National Festival Commission BNFC officials said outstanding payments are currently being processed for Junkanoo Carnival workers. In a statement, BNFC officials said payments are being processed in compliance with standard government procedures and the BNFC is working tirelessly to ensure that the process is completed as quickly as possible. “Our staff will be calling […]
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22 May 2015
Attorneys Fred Smith, QC, and Carey Leonard made an application on Wednesday to apply for a leave of judicial review and interlocutory relief concerning the amendments to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA). According to Smith, the proposed judicial review proceedings relate to the actions and decisions made by Prime Minister Perry Christie, along with the […]
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21 May 2015
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport and Aviation signed an $8.3 million contract with an international revenue management company, Datatorque, for the modernization of the Road Traffic Department. Approximately 13 months ago, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, were searching for a company to carry […]
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21 May 2015
Several media houses in the country, including Jones Communication Network (JCN), are partnering with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas for its inaugural $3 million building fund telethon. President of the Cancer Society of The Bahamas Laverne Wildgoose said, “Bahamian leaders including business persons, government officials and professionals will pool their efforts to handle phone […]
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21 May 2015
Police in Abaco are investigating the death of a 49-year-old male Philippine national, who died while working on a vessel docked in Marsh Harbour. According to reports, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 shortly before 2 p.m., the man was on the vessel and reportedly on top of a container when he accidently slipped and fell […]
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21 May 2015
Jeffrey King, one of three male suspects accused of the December 16, 2013 robbery at the deputy prime minister’s home, will have to wait another week before he finds out whether or not he will be granted bail. King, 25, appeared before Supreme Court Justice Vera Watkins on Tuesday afternoon for an expected ruling on […]
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20 May 2015
Grand Bahama Human Rights Association President Fred Smith, QC, applauded the government yesterday for presenting a draft of the Freedom of Information Bill. During an interview with The Bahama Journal, Smith said the bill demonstrates the government’s genuine and sincere commitment to democracy. “I am absolutely thrilled and wish to extend congratulations to Minister Fitzgerald […]
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20 May 2015
Kelly’s 23rd Bride of the Year Erin Brown-Brown might also be the Mother of the Year or the Disabled Person of the Year. Stalked by tragedy, she turns each blow into a challenge and then into success which she shares with those around her. There was not a dry eye in the room when Kelly’s […]
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20 May 2015
Over 400 employees from the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) along with their families, invested in their health over the weekend. GBS which is one of the biggest ship repair companies in the region, houses three floating docks that feature all the capabilities and resources for dry-docking, repairs, upgrades and conversions of ships, as well as […]
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20 May 2015
A man was stabbed to death yesterday at Potter’s Cay Dock. According to police reports, shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a man was involved in an argument with another man at Potter’s Cay Dock. During that argument, one of the men stabbed the other critically injuring him. Shortly after, the victim was rushed to […]
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