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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 […]

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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 […]

Three in Custody for GB Break-in

06 August 2019

Three men were arrested in Grand Bahama on Sunday, after they were caught in the act of shop-breaking and stealing, according to police on that island. Police said the alleged thieves broke into a business establishment on Settlers Way, shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday.  Officers were alerted to the break-in when an alarm was […]

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Gov’t Offers Condolences after U.S. Mass Shootings

06 August 2019

The Bahamian government expressed condolences following the mass shootings that took place in the United States this past weekend. “The government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas are deeply saddened to learn of two mass shootings that occurred in the states of Texas and Ohio, over the weekend,” a statement issued by the […]

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Frustrated Consumers

06 August 2019

Over the Emancipation holiday weekend, thousands of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) consumers were left frustrated as load shedding intensified causing electricity to go off intermittently in several areas throughout New Providence. Some Bahamians, who were annoyed by the vexing load shedding issue, complained that they were not properly notified prior to the power outages. […]

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Poaching Pinches Seafood Vendors

06 August 2019

Small seafood vendors have been experiencing a decrease in quantity and quality of fishes due to poaching.  It’s having a domino effect on restaurant owner Richard Rahming of Junkanoo Bar and Grill on Junkanoo Beach. “Naturally, it increases my cost and in the long run, it passes on o the customer,” Mr. Rahming said. “If […]

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PM Addresses Queen's New Year Honours 2019 Investiture

Seven Receive Queen’s Honours

02 August 2019

Seven Bahamians were recognized for their dedication and commitment to national service during the 2019 Queen’s New Year Honours Investiture at Government House on Thursday. “Service to one’s country is among the highest attributes of a committed and engaged citizen,” Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said during his remarks.  The outstanding citizens received awards from […]

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One Step Closer to Gov’t Bonds Electronic Trading

02 August 2019

The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that Bahamas Government Registered Stocks (BGRS) have been approved for listing on the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX or the Exchange).  This major step forward paves the way for Bahamians to be able to buy and sell government bonds on the local securities exchange and track the value of […]

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Gambling Addiction Causes More Concern

02 August 2019

As gambling regulations are in talks, the issue of gambling addiction is silent, according to mental health professionals. Earlier this year, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said gambling has become a significant public health issue in the Bahamas and announced that the government is working to combat the gaming addiction. Psychiatrist Dr. Kirkland Christie […]

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Gov’t Plans for Conch Preservation

02 August 2019

Despite researchers concluding that the Queen Conch could soon become non-existent – within the next 10 years – the Department of Marine Resources said there is nothing on the table to implement a conch season.  However, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard outlined steps that the ministry is taking to preserve the Queen […]

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Mixed Views on No Confidence Motion

02 August 2019

Some Bahamians want the opposition to move forward with its motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, but others dismissed the effort calling it a waste of time and an abuse of process.  Bahamians expressed their mixed views over the matter yesterday as callers on Love 97’s radio talk show Issues of […]

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Bahamian Divers Replace Foreign Fishermen

02 August 2019

Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard expressed, just before the start of the 2019 crawfish season, that the more than 40 persons enrolled in the Department of Marine Resources first ever diver training program will be employed on commercial fishing vessels, particularly during this lucrative season, which began yesterday.  According to the […]

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