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TOGETHER WE RISE RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats
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TOGETHER WE RISE

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer On July 10, 1973, more than 50,000 Bahamians stood shoulder to shoulder at Clifford Park, watching with pride as the black, gold, and aquamarine flag of an independent Bahamas was hoisted for the first time. The black triangle represents the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people, the gold […]

RBDF Commissions Four New Safe Boats

RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats

By Gerrino SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Despite recent setbacks with a number of boats being sidelined for eitherroutine servicing or due to running aground and needing repairs theRoyal Bahamas Defence Force is determined to do everything in itspower to properly protect the nations’ borders, fishing grounds andterritorial waters.This week RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey said four […]

$100 Million for Abaco Water and Light Restoration- Shantytown Cleanup Contracts Signed

30 September 2019

Minister of Works Desmond Bannister estimated that it will cost more than $110 million for the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) and Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) to restore services throughout Abaco.  Bannister made the announcement at the contract signing for Abaco shantytown cleanup on Friday. He added that Cabinet has made provision funding for […]

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Marine Dies in Traffic Accident

30 September 2019

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) confirmed that 27-year-old Marine Seaman Arnold Amerthil died in a traffic accident on Sunday. According to police, shortly before 6 a.m., Amerthil , who was the driver of a Honda Saber, was driving south on Baillou Hill Road in the area of the Farmer’s Market, when he collided into […]

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100 New Police Recruits

27 September 2019

The Police Training College held its graduation ceremony and passing out parade on Thursday for the 100 recruits who successfully completed the 18 weeks course.   The program includes training in self defense, firearm, legal studies, traffic investigation, crime scene and physical skills. It was noted that the cohorts are a diverse group, as they […]

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Ferreira Uncertain Over Oban

27 September 2019

Minister of the Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira is uncertain as to whether the government would proceed with Oban Energies multi-million dollar plan for East Grand Bahama. Following Hurricane Dorian’s devastation, many may wonder whether the government is still considering the Oban deal. The initial agreement called for a $5.5 billion oil refinery and storage […]

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Ferreira Defends ‘One Goat, Three Birds’ Statement

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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Homeowners Affected by Hurricane Warned to Wait Before Selling

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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GB Woman Stabbed to Death- Man Attempts Suicide

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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Finding Homes for Evacuees Challenges BREA

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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Contract Signed for CCTV Expansion

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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Agreements signed with Carnival for $100M Freeport cruise port and $80M expansion of Half Moon Cay

Carnival Deal Signed

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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