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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 […]

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis

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 […]

Helicopter Crash with Seven Onboard

05 July 2019

A helicopter with seven persons onboard crashed in waters near Walker’s Cay, Abaco around 2 a.m. on Thursday. According to Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar, the flight was en route to South Florida and the passengers are believed to be non-Bahamians.  “We are not in the position to disclose yet the condition of […]

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GG’s Appointment Concerns DNA

05 July 2019

Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Buscheme Armbrister yesterday expressed concerns after learning that the newly appointed governor general will be renting a home on the taxpayer’s dime.  Mr. Armbrister said although the Minnis administration does not fail to remind the people that the cupboard is bare, they continue to spend Bahamian taxpayer funds like […]

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‘Jitney Strike Came Too Soon’

04 July 2019

Bahamas Taxi Cab Union President Wesley Ferguson believes the Unified Bus Drivers Union moved a bit too fast with its decision to strike. “At the same token you have to be prudent.  You have to be patient and you have to know when and when not to move because things don’t really always work out […]

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Tourism Talks - Prime Minister Minnis (centre)_ Minister of Tourism Dionisio D'Aguilar (right)

PM Challenges CARICOM to Discover Tourism Growth Plan

04 July 2019

 Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis urged CARICOM tourism leaders to explore new ways that the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) can more effectively work with member countries to contribute to the growth of tourism in the region. Prime Minister Minnis is the representative for tourism in CARICOM’s Quasi-Cabinet. The Prime Minister and Allen […]

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Illegal Dumping Caused Island-wide Blackout

04 July 2019

It was lights out just before noon in New Providence on Tuesday and according to Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister, contrary to what many may have believed, BPL wasn’t to blame – but rather someone apparently engaged in illegal dumping. “Power in New Providence is facilitated by a 132,000 volt line between Clifton and […]

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Frederick Farrington

Jitney Drivers Strike

04 July 2019

Ninety percent of jitney drivers, from each route serviced across New Providence, withdrew services yesterday leaving patrons with few options.  President of The Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union Frederick Farrington said despite the plea for Minister of Transport Renward Wells to come to the table by July 1, they have gotten no call.  Mr. Farrington said […]

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Peruvian Dies after GB Hit-and-Run

04 July 2019

Traffic Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a traffic accident that has claimed the life of a Peruvian male pedestrian.  According to police, on Sunday they  were called to the East Sunrise Highway area, where a male was struck by a black Honda Civic vehicle travelling east on East Sunrise Highway and failed to stop.  […]

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Police Audit Suggests Automation Needs

04 July 2019

The Office of The Auditor General yesterday released a report on the accounts of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) which pointed to a need for automating the forces procedures.  General comments indicated that legislation surrounding the operation of government funds and the RBPF are “fragmented across a number of legislative acts, and in certain […]

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Oil Spill Review Reveals No Action Plan

04 July 2019

Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira yesterday tabled in the House of Assembly the Review of Request process associated with the oil spill at Robinson and Old Trail Roads back in January 2013. The leak seeped into the surrounding community and resulted in lawsuits Cable Bahamas and residents of the Marathon constituency, who claimed to have fallen […]

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Commonwealth Bank Donation

Commonwealth Bank Gifts $50K to Cancer Society

04 July 2019

The Cancer Society of The Bahamas is one step closer to reaching its goal of completing a hospice wing to be added to its Cancer Caring Center, with a gift of $50,000 from Commonwealth Bank.  Commonwealth Bank made the donation yesterday, the fourth of its installments of the bank’s ten-year commitment of $500,000 to the […]

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