BY ARIANNA NEELYJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Prime Minister Philip Davis, speaking at the House of Assembly in early June, addressed theongoing underperformance in the real estate sector regarding VAT collections. He noted thatdespite efforts such as amnesty programs and the modernization of systems, these measures havenot resolved the issue of underperformance.Davis said “From the public utterances […]
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BREA Reacts To PM Claims On Under Reporting Sales and $100 Million Lost Revenue
Posted on 11 July 2025.
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US Embassy Nassau Celebrates the 249th Independence of The United States of America
Posted on 04 July 2025.
By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Both The Bahamas and the United States of America celebrate their independenceduring the month of July, while The Bahamas will celebrate its 52nd year ofindependence next Thursday, July 10th, the U.S. is celebrating its Independence today,July 4th, with lots of fanfare and of course with massive fireworksdisplays at […]
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TEENS IN TROUBLE
Posted on 04 July 2025.
Survey Reveals Alarming Trends in Obesity, Substance Use, and Mental Health By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer Poor physical health, rising substance abuse, and mental health challenges with suicide attempts and thoughts of suicide among adolescents in The Bahamas has raised major concerns for health officials. The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Wednesday released […]
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EDITORIAL – THE RIGHT PATH
Posted on 04 July 2025.
The 52nd anniversary of the independence of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas finds the country in a good place; a state of growth and prosperity. At the same time there is an obvious concerted effort to work on the challenges facing the nation, many of them caused by external forces. Since the end of COVID-19 […]
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Boundary Commission Continues Its Work
Posted on 04 July 2025.
BY ARIANNA NEELYBAHAMAS JOURNAL WRITER Every election cycle there are adjustments to constituencies but there is speculation that therecould be significant changes for the 2026 General Election. Boundary Commission members,however remain mum on that. But Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper who is also thecountry’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and […]
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NHI Prescription Drug Bill
Posted on 04 July 2025.
BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer In the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr.Michael Darville, laid the National Health Insurance (Specified Chronic DiseasesPrescription Drug Fund) Bill 2025 which aims to repeal and replace the NationalInsurance (Chronic Disease Prescription Drug Fund) Act Chapter 350A.“Our county needs a Drug Plan to address national […]
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Murders Down, Guns Abound
Posted on 04 July 2025.
By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Illegal firearms continue to be the main weapon of choice in serious crimes in TheBahamas. So far this year, murders, armed robberies, and carjackings continue tobe a cause for concern for both the police and residents.In 2023, the murder count was 110, and in 2024, it increased by 10, bringing […]
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Police Seize 25 Guns, 5,000+ Rounds of Ammunition, and Nearly 50 Pounds of Marijuana in Major Bust
Posted on 04 July 2025.
By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer A joint law enforcement operation has taken an arsenal of illegal guns and other contraband offthe streets, with police confirming the seizure of 25 illegal firearms, over 5,200 rounds ofammunition, and nearly 50 pounds of suspected marijuana; a haul with an estimated street valueof $198,400.Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles, detailed […]
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Laroda Plans to Run Again for Pinewood
Posted on 04 July 2025.
BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer The 2026 General Election is fast approaching, and after the Free NationalMovement officially revealed their candidates for the election, Myles Laroda,Minister of Social Services, Information, and Broadcasting, confirmed that hewould be throwing his hat in the race again, running for a second time in thePinewood Constituency.He was asked to give […]
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SECRETARY TO THE CABINET RECEIVES CMG MEDAL
Posted on 04 July 2025.
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received Mrs. Nicole Campbell, Secretary to the Cabinet, in a Special Presentation of the CMG Medal at Government House, Mt. Fitzwilliam, on Monday, June 30, 2025. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
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