27 September 2024
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterInvestigations continue into the emergency landing of a small charter plane between Andros and NewProvidence that resulted in the death of two people during rescue efforts. Initial reports indicated thatthe crash was a result of engine failure however, there are several reports indicating that there mighthave been other factors. The five-seater […]
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27 September 2024
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer The Free National Movement remains in strong disagreement with the government’s plan tolocate the new hospital on the New Providence Highway bordering Saunders Beach, PerpallTract and Highland Park in the western area of New Providence.Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands who said that “the Free National Movementsupports the urgent […]
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27 September 2024
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterDuring Wednesday’s sitting of the House Of Assembly (HOA) members of the government andopposition paid tribute to former Member Of Parliament for West Grand Bahama And Biminithe Hon. Obie Wilchcombe who died at the age of 65. It was in observance of the firstanniversary of his death.Wilchcombe a sitting MP and […]
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27 September 2024
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterResidents of Eleuthera are receiving some relief after being faced with a long-standing issue withconsistent water supply. After 15 years with no solution this issue is being resolved in what hasbeen described by officials as an historic moment. Sylvanus Petty Member of Parliament forNorth Eleuthera commented on this long-running issue during […]
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27 September 2024
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer As more police officers from Kenya are expected to arrive in Haiti following thevisit of Kenya President William Ruto last Saturday, the Government of TheBahamas is still uncertain what role officers from the Royal Bahamas DefenseForce will play.On Monday Wayne Munroe the Minister of National Security provided the mostrecent […]
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27 September 2024
BY SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITERThe Department of Environmental Health Services is continuing its mission toremove derelict vehicles in the capital. The latest removal initiative was inSunshine Park. Environment minister Vaughn Miller and state minister for the environment ZaneLightbourne joined forces with Golden Gates MP Pia Glover Rolle who is therepresentative for the area. Glover-Rolle expressed […]
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27 September 2024
Dignitaries, community members and friends of Bishop Neil C. Ellis came together onWednesday September 18 to honour the religious leader whose impact resonates across TheBahamas and beyond. The event marked the opening of the Neil C. Ellis Library and Museum.The list of guests included Prime Minister Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper,Education minister Glenys […]
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13 September 2024
The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]
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13 September 2024
Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]
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13 September 2024
Sometime ago, the Bahamian people heard a lot about carbon credits and how the country can benefit from the sale of it. Prime Minister Philip Davis took the advocacy on the global stage for increased reductions of emissions and for multilateral banks to make changes that can leverage private investments and create fair and win-win […]
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