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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 […]

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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Romora Bay Names New Operations Manager

08 April 2015

The iconic Harbour Island landmark Romora Bay Resort and Marina has announced the appointment of Joseph Dargavage as operations manager. Mr. Dargavage is a former president of the Marina Operators of The Bahamas and served as chairman of the Berry Islands Tourism Advisory Board. “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Dargavage, […]

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2014 GDP Figures Released

08 April 2015

The National Accounts Section of the Department of Statistics announced the release of the estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the period 2010 to 2014. The 2014 figures are preliminary, 2013 are provisional, 2012 and 2011 are revised and the 2010 is final until the next historical revision. The 2014 annual preliminary results are […]

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Bahamas Chairs UNCTAD Meeting of Experts on Investment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

08 April 2015

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland Rhoda Jackson was elected chairperson of the multi-year expert meeting on investment, innovation and entrepreneurship for productive capacity-building and sustainable development, organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The two-day meeting which convened on March 30, […]

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FNM Turns Up Heat on Gray

02 April 2015

Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts is giving advice to the wrong people when he told the FNM to exercise due process concerning the matter involving Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray. “Ironically, it is Minister Gray and Prime Minister Christie who have disrespected due […]

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OWN Bahamas Announces Winners

02 April 2015

CEO of Island Luck Sebas Bastian unveiled 10 awardees yesterday who were successful in his recently launched OWN Bahamas initiative. According to Mr. Bastian, the organization received 1,057 submissions from applicants seeking to establish their own business. However, only 10 candidates were granted the opportunity to “own a part of their Bahamas.” “I’m pleased to […]

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