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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 […]

Man Charged With Toddler’s Murder

16 March 2015

A man accused of taking the life of a one-year-old boy was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court last Friday. Court documents indicate that 21-year-old Samuel Mackey of Croton Street intentionally caused the death of Patrick McKenzie on March 6. According to reports, the baby was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) in an unresponsive state […]

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No Headliner Yet – Local Artists Support Bahamian Carnival Concert

16 March 2015

In an attempt to “Bahamianize” the upcoming Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, a slate of veteran Bahamian musicians have decided to lend their full support to the festivities by holding a prelude concert on April 11 at Arawak Cay entitled “It’s a Bahamian Ting”. Kirkland “K.B.” Bodie, Eugene “Geno-D” Davis, Ira Storr, Philip “Spider” Fernander, Clay “Q-Pid” […]

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Gov’t Considering Amendments to Constitution to Protect Women’s Rights

16 March 2015

The government is considering several critical amendments to the Constitution of The Bahamas to fulfil its commitment to the promotion and protection of the human rights of women. Minister of Social Services Melanie Griffin made the announcement during the United Nations (UN) Women’s Forum last Monday. “Once approved by both Houses, the amendments will open […]

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FNM Leader Demands DPM’s Resignation–“PLP has allowed scandal after scandal.”

16 March 2015

Leader of the Free National Movement Dr. Hubert Minnis demanded the immediate resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis yesterday following what he and party affiliates believe to be a breach of parliamentary conduct. Dr. Minnis, who during the press conference expressed his heartfelt condolences to Mr. Davis on the loss of his […]

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Blackout Cost Millions

16 March 2015

Thousands of Bahamians were enraged this weekend as they were inconvenienced by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) island-wide blackout which began on Friday. It is believed that millions of dollars were lost as businesses and families suffered financially. The disruption in electricity supplies throughout New Providence and Paradise Island caused hotels, hosting hundreds of visitors, […]

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Man Shot on Meadows Street Died—Police Investigates a Stabbing Incident

16 March 2015

Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday and has left a man dead. According to reports, police received a report shortly before 3 a.m. that a man was shot on Meadows Street. The man was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next morning. […]

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Police Nabbed Suspect with a Handgun After Armed Robbery

13 March 2015

Quick action by police has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man shortly after he committed an armed robbery yesterday. Reports are, that shortly before 9 a.m., a man was driving his public service bus on Sea Link Drive, South Beach, when a male passenger on the bus robbed him and five passengers of […]

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Plans for a More Modernized NIB Revealed

13 March 2015

Minister of Labour Shane Gibson announced that this year Bahamians can expect more modern updates at the National Insurance Board (NIB). On Wednesday, as he discussed the improvements in the public service during his address in the House of Assembly, Mr. Gibson encouraged Bahamians to take advantage of previous updates such as self-service and new […]

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Bahamas Being Invaded, Says Minister

13 March 2015

Minister of Immigration and Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell said The Bahamas is being invaded, following the apprehension of approximately 80 illegal migrants yesterday. During a press conference, Mr. Mitchell said 78 illegal migrants including 67 males, 10 females, and one 5-year-old child were interdicted in the Port New Providence area early Thursday morning. “Our intelligence […]

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Chipman Says Immigration Bill Needs Revision—“Belonger’s Permit Will Create Backlog”

13 March 2015

To ensure that the Immigration Bill is fair, Member of Parliament for St. Anne’s Hubert Chipman suggested that revisions should be made to the bill, especially as it relates to the belonger’s permit. During his contribution to the debate on the Immigration Bill in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Chipman said even though he […]

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