22 April 2015
The investigation into claims that Minister of Agriculture and MICAL MP V. Alfred Gray interfered in the judicial process has been completed and the case file has been sent to the attorney general for further review and a decision on whether the minister will face charges, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade confirmed yesterday. The commissioner said […]
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22 April 2015
United States Customs and Border Protection announced yesterday the addition of Global Entry kiosks to the Nassau Preclearance facility at Lynden Pindling International Airport. Global Entry, a CBP trusted traveler program, provides expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers and currently accounts for an average of 9 percent of all international air arrivals. “CBP is pleased […]
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22 April 2015
As The University of The Bahamas becomes a reality, distance education will emerge as a natural mechanism to extend access to tertiary education throughout The Bahamas, according to College of The Bahamas President Dr. Rodney D. Smith The college, President Smith revealed, is developing a policy to make its distance learning platform more robust. “The […]
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22 April 2015
Resorts World Bimini is pleased to announce this week’s opening of phase one of the new Hilton at Resorts World Bimini. The guestrooms are now complete and are bookable on www.hilton.com with a special introductory rate from $139 per night, which includes a round trip cruise transfer from Port Miami via the resort’s dedicated cruise […]
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22 April 2015
When considering the value placed on food security by nations worldwide, The Bahamas should count its blessings that the tongue of the ocean and an amazing plethora of blue holes and other geographical wonders keep millions of fish teeming in its waters. However in 2015, the country still has a long way to go in […]
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22 April 2015
Leading luxury auction firm Concierge Auctions returns to the luxurious white sands of the Caribbean to offer its latest oceanfront estate – 20 Princess Isle, located in the exclusive Freeport area of Grand Bahama Island. Currently listed for $13.8 million, the property is ideally set on 1.44 perfectly preened acres and includes 150 feet of […]
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22 April 2015
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is pleased to announce that Colonial Pension Services (Bahamas) Ltd. (“Colonial Pension”) has applied for and been approved as a BISX sponsor member. BISX sponsor members are responsible for bringing mutual fund listings to the exchange and acting as the first point of contact for mutual funds while they […]
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21 April 2015
Police in Bimini are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a male visitor in Bimini over the weekend. Reports are that shortly before midnight on Sunday, police in Bimini were called to the island’s government clinic where a Caucasian male visitor with bruises about the body was brought to the clinic by […]
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21 April 2015
Despite minor setbacks, President and CEO of Renew Bahamas Gerhard Beukes said the organization is making tremendous progress on its new Materials Recycling Facility. Mr. Beukes announced construction plans for the multi-faceted facility earlier this year. He informed The Bahama Journal last Friday that the 125,000 square foot facility is expected to solve one of […]
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21 April 2015
CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister Perry Christie is in Grenada for a special high level meeting on the future of the West Indies Cricket Board and West Indies Cricket generally, which are both at a crossroad. Prime Minister Christie will attend in the capacity as chair of CARICOM at the invitation of the Prime Minister […]
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