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OPTIMISM IN HAITI Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill
 
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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 […]

Grand Bahama Gospel Concert to Assist Pastor Lindy Russell

20 May 2015

Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville announced a gospel concert in aid of former Parliamentarian Pastor Lindy Russell’s medical expenses at a press conference on Monday at the Ministry of Grand Bahama. The concert is scheduled for June 7, 2015 at the Eight Mile Rock High School Gymnasium. Dr. Darville said as a result […]

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Bahamas Roadmasters Partners With HITS to Host Marathon

20 May 2015

An American based organization “Horse Shows in the Sun” (HITS) announced its partnership with Bahamas Roadmasters on Tuesday to host The Bahamas Half Marathon/10K and HITS Running Festivals Half Marathon Championships. The event which is slated for November 22 and it will not only bring international attention, but yield economic growth for the Bahamian economy. […]

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Cable Bahamas And Cash ‘N Go Team Up To Provide More Payment Locations For Customers

20 May 2015

In a move to meet customer requests for additional pay centres, Cable Bahamas has partnered with Cash ‘N Go to offer alternative sites for subscribers to make bill payments. As of this week, Cable Bahamas customers in New Providence can visit one of the six Cash ‘N Go locations on the island to pay for […]

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“Economic Recovery is on The Way,” Says Roberts

18 May 2015

Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Bradley Roberts said the country is on its way to economic recovery. He made this comment yesterday during the PLP’s third Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving at Mount Tabor Church. As the PLP continues into its third year of governance, Mr. Roberts gave remarks and in doing so mentioned […]

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Grand Bahama Nurses Undergo Leadership Training and Certification

18 May 2015

The Nurses ‘Leadership for Change’ graduation ceremony was held at Le Chateau on the Green last Friday, where 15 nurses were presented with their Inaugural LFC certificates. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville, Senator Tanisha Tynes thanked the nurses for their invaluable contribution to the healthcare of Bahamians and […]

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NEMA Team Undergoes Hazardous Material Response Exercise in Rhode Island

18 May 2015

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, led a delegation to the Rhode Island National Guard, Civil Support Team and Federal Emergency Management Agency Region One Hazardous Material Response Exercise. The workshop was held in Warwick, Rhode Island, United States from May 4-7, 2015. Representing NEMA was Operations and Training Officer Luke Bethel. Other members of […]

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Murder Suspects to Appear in Court Today

18 May 2015

Police announced that three male suspects will be arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court today at noon where they will be formally charged with three separate murders. The first suspect is a 16-year-old male of Taylor Street, who will be charged for the murder of Steven Newland that occurred at Ida Street on April 20, 2015. […]

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Fishermen Missing in Great Harbour Cay

18 May 2015

A major search and rescue operation is under way to find two fishermen who went missing in waters off Great Harbor Cay in the Berry Islands last Saturday. The two men Dwayne Deangelo Winder, 23, and Leslie Travis Winder, 25, both of William Dean Senior Highway, Bullocks Harbour, left that island on a fishing trip […]

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Increased Subvention for Junkanoo

18 May 2015

Junkanoo groups can expect an increase in their subvention this year, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie. The prime minister made this announcement on Saturday during the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence awards banquet at Club Luna. During an interview with The Bahama Journal yesterday, Christie didn’t reveal how much the increased subvention would be, […]

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GB Port and Road Traffic Department Reopens Today

18 May 2015

The Grand Bahama Port Department and Road Traffic Department is expected to reopen today, according to the Ministry of Transport and Aviation. The departments will return to normal operation following a temporary closure over the weekend. Both agencies are housed at the National Insurance Board Building on East Mall Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. As a […]

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