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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 […]

“Bahamians Will Have the Last Say on Gray Matter,” Says Turnquest

09 April 2015

Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray will not have “the last say” concerning his matter, instead Bahamians will. “Once the police investigation is completed in a timely manner you, the Bahamian people will have the last word,” Turnquest said yesterday during a press conference […]

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Bahamas Holds On To Top Spot For Best Caribbean Private Jet Destination

09 April 2015

The Bahamas continues to dominate its competitors in the Caribbean as the number one private jet destination in the Caribbean. A new report from XOJET, a leading private aviation services company, states that ultra-luxe travelers prefer The Bahamas more than any other destination. Second to The Bahamas is St. Maarten followed by the Turks and […]

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Bahamas Excited Bolt Will Compete at IAAF World Relays

08 April 2015

The Local Organizing Committee is excited that the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt will be competing at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015. “The LOC is elated about the news that the world’s fastest man will be competing at this year’s World Relays. We encourage all Bahamians to purchase their tickets for this Bahamazing event,” […]

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Negotiations for Sandals’ Employees to Begin on Friday

08 April 2015

After nine years of battling with the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort for an industrial agreement for its workers, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Obie Ferguson confirmed yesterday that negotiations can begin after the Supreme Court ruled in their favour last week. The Supreme Court last Wednesday “ruled in the unions favour” allowing the Bahamas Hotel […]

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Bahamians Call Junkanoo Carnival is a “Disgrace”

08 April 2015

With The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival just a few weeks away, some residents yesterday referred to the event as a “disgrace” which they believe is contrary to the country’s Christian beliefs. “For a Christian nation, it shouldn’t have even been brought here,” said Atilia Ingraham. “They should’ve gotten Bahamians together to see if we would even […]

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Roberts Lectures Dr. Minnis on Bad Governance

08 April 2015

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts called Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis “a fake and a big joke” and explained to him the meaning of bad governance as it relates to the Free National Movement. Mr. Roberts made his comments during a second letter addressed to Dr. Minnis, which is a part of his […]

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Long Island Murder Suspect to be Charged Today

08 April 2015

According to police, the suspect arrested for the murder of 88-year-old Harry Harding in Long Island will be will charged today in the Magistrate’s Court. The suspect is a 43-year-old man and he will be formally charged with murder. Harding was found stabbed to death at his home in Clarence Town last Thursday. According to […]

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Griffin Thanks Girl Guides for ‘Remaining Relevant for 100 Years’

08 April 2015

The Bahamas Girl Guides Association and Girl Guides Associations across the globe have been able to “remain relevant” for millions of young girls for more than 100 years despite operating in “an ever-changing world where there is so much competition for the attention of young girls,” Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Sharon […]

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Atlanta Consul Denies Claim

08 April 2015

Consul General to Atlanta Randy Rolle denied a claim made by the Free National Movement that he called the prime minister while in police custody following his arrest in Bimini last Friday. According to FNM Chairman Michael Pintard in a statement issued yesterday, Rolle was released from police custody after making a phone call to […]

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New Defence Force Base Set for Ragged Island

08 April 2015

A Royal Bahamas Defence Force base will be established on Ragged Island, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie. “The government of The Bahamas will be establishing a defence force base on Ragged Island that will institutionalize the circulation of more money in that community and lead therefore in my own view, an expansion of that […]

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