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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 […]

$55M Airport for North Eleuthera

11 April 2025

BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer The construction of a new airport terminal in North Eleuthera has been a sore pointfor residents of that part of the island for years. At this year’s Eleuthera BusinessOutlook, Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, Hon. Chester Cooper, said thathis ministry is undertaking comprehensive plans to modernize the three ofEleuthera’s […]

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PM Davis Committed To Expanding RBDF

11 April 2025

By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor After 45 years of ‘Guarding Our Heritage’ the Royal Bahamas Defense Force(RBDF) is set to get a boost in manpower, infrastructure and support, according toPrime Minister Philip Davis.As the RBDF began the week on Sunday by remembering their own with a wreathlaying ceremony at HMBS Coral Harbour and […]

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FNM Gives Minnis Ultimatum: Accept new role as “Elder Statesman”

11 April 2025

By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor The Free National Movement has a deep bench and will win Killarney and thegovernment in 2026 despite the current rough patch the party is going through interms of eliminating and selecting candidates for the 2026 general elections,according to party leader Michael Pintard.Mr. Pintard’s comments came as he made […]

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Police Collaborate with PHA For Ambulance Service

11 April 2025

BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer The Royal Bahamas Police Force, along with the Department of Public Health andPublic Hospitals Authority launched its first phase of specialized training forvolunteer officers to operate a new fleet of ambulances destined for the FamilyIslands. The initiative’s purpose is to enhance emergency response capabilities onour Family Islands. Dr. Aubynette Rolle, […]

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Royal Bahamas Defence Force Hosts 45th Annual Church Service

11 April 2025

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) held its annual Church Service on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the William Thompson Auditorium, giving thanks for another year of service and commitment to the nation. Under the inspiring themes “A People’s Force Guarding Our Heritage Through Godly Excellence” and “A God-Led People’s Force”, Officers and Marines of […]

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United States President Donald Trump is photographed holding the signed Executive Order announcing new Tax Tariffs.

TARIFFS WORRISOME

04 April 2025

Bahamian Businesses Affected By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor Some Bahamian businesses exporting goods may be forced to develop new marketing plans and strategies to be profitable now that U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10 percent reciprocal tariff which is applicable on all imports to the United States which will come into […]

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EDITORIAL – FEELING GOOD ABOUT OURSELVES

04 April 2025

For many citizens of the world, The Bahamas is Paradise.  It is an area of the Caribbean and the Americas where discerning investors with wealth want to live. Due to its proximity to the United States and strategic position in the Atlantic, The Bahamas plays a vital role as a regional hub for tourism, trade […]

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BFM MEMBERS CALL ON AMBASSADOR JONES

04 April 2025

Six members of Bahamas Faith Ministries (BFM) in New Providence travelled to Washington D.C. recently for a special award of author Dr. Lucile Richardson.  She received the award for outstanding literacy work in The Authors Ball and Awards Dinner last Saturday at the Hilton, National Mall.  While in Washington, the group paid a courtesy call […]

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U.S. Warns Citizens On Jet Ski Safety and Crime in Bahamas

04 April 2025

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterIn the wake of past and recent jet ski accidents that have resulted in death orserious injury, and continued criminal activity largely in the inner city and someareas frequently visited by tourists the U.S. Embassy issued a level two travelwarning to its citizens visiting The Bahamas advising them to “exercise […]

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Improved Housing for Senior Citizens

04 April 2025

BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer As the government advances its “Clear, Hold, Build” initiative a critical part involves repairing and rebuilding homes that are barely habitable for older citizens who do not have the means to do it themselves. On Thursday the Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal Keith Bell was at a dilapidated home […]

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