27 September 2019
Minister of the Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira responded to the backlash he’s gotten in the wake of Tuesday’s comment outside Cabinet, where he said “one goat and three birds” were affected by Equinor’s oil spill in Grand Bahama. Environmentalists argued that the minister did not take the matter seriously. “I was in the process […]
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27 September 2019
Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) President Christine Wallace-Whitefield said she was not able to see how Hurricane Dorian has affected the housing market, as the market needed time to settle and the recovery process had been done. She advised homeowners to wait and observe the housing situation in Abaco and Grand Bahama. “I just want […]
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26 September 2019
Police are left to figure out what led to a Grand Bahama woman’s death and a man’s subsequent attempt to end his own life on Tuesday night. According to police reports, officers responded to an apartment complex in South Bahamia shortly before 9 p.m. where they met the lifeless body of the woman with multiple […]
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26 September 2019
The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) is facing a challenge as it tries to find affordable homes for evacuees in Nassau. BREA President Christine Wallace-Whitfield and her 600 members have been actively seeking long term accommodation for evacuees, the majority being from Abaco. “They have a certain price budget. So they stuck to more of the […]
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26 September 2019
Five hundred and seven more CCTVs will be added to the already existing 243 closed circuit surveillance throughout The Bahamas, the final component of the Ministry of National Security’s three pronged approach to fighting crime. Minister of National Security Marvin Dames, during the signing of a contract with Proficient Business Services for expansion of the […]
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26 September 2019
The government signed two major deals with Carnival Corporation yesterday, a $100 million heads of agreement for a cruise port in Sharp Rock, Freeport and an $80 million heads of agreement for the expansion of Half Moon Cay. The signing was initially set to take place a few weeks ago, but was pushed back due […]
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26 September 2019
The Ministry of Health refuted false social media claims surrounding the death of Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Petty Officer Scott Eugene Wallace and explained that his death was not related to his deployment in Abaco. Petty Officer Wallace died yesterday at the age of 43. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of […]
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26 September 2019
Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said the recent spate of criminal activity is not all on the police and “that everyone bears some level of responsibility”. His remarks came during a press conference yesterday, where he announced the Ministry of National Security’s committees and boards. His remarks also followed a murder suicide in Grand […]
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26 September 2019
Haitian evacuees at Bahamas Academy Gym alleged that they are receiving poor treatment at the shelter. The Bahama Journal spoke to a few Haitians on Wednesday about the conditions at the shelter. Benson, 26-year-old Marsh Harbour resident, claimed that the conditions are deficient. “The food is not good. I barely eat their food. I only […]
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25 September 2019
Opposition Leader Philip Davis insisted that the prime minister is “insulating himself from criticism and culpability” associated with the new Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction. Davis said on Tuesday, during the Progressive Liberal Party’s press conference, that Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is “passing the buck” of his primary responsibility to a junior […]
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