04 April 2025
BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer Bahamians are still concerned about the amount of debris that is being washed upon our beaches, especially in the Family Islands, from the explosion of the SpaceXRocket, and how this will affect our environment. Michael Pintard, leader of theFree National Movement aired his concerns on the matter.“We are very concerned. […]
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04 April 2025
By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor There are growing fears that the proposed U.S. Trade Representative one-million-dollar fee could not only affect business in The Bahamas but also the country’s tourism industry. The Bahamas is already one of the more expensive tourist destinations in the region and increased costs for importing goods could drive […]
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04 April 2025
Lawyers around the world who truly believe in the rule of law and democratic principles must be taken aback by actions and threats against their colleagues in the United States. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on lawyers is having a chilling effect on his opponents’ ability to defend themselves or challenge his actions in court. Officials […]
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04 April 2025
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Minister in charge of the general elections, National Security Minister Wayne Munroestressed that no outside parties are involved in the upcoming election process during aninterview with press outside the House of Assembly last week.The Davis administration has faced high scrutiny due to the reassignment of ActingParliamentary Registration Commissioner Arthur Taylor […]
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04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Despite what may seem like unfair policies and attacks, The Bahamascontinues to stand among the top financial services jurisdictions in theworld according to Prime Minister Philip Davis.His comments came as he moved for the second reading and passing of theAutomatic Exchange of Financial Accounting Information Bill 2025.He said the […]
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04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After more than three years of research by the Ministry of Health’s planning unitand one and a half years of collaborative work and consultation with the Office ofThe Attorney General and other stakeholders, the government is ready to launch itsnew approach to attaining improved health among the nations’ citizens.From […]
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04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Already in the midst of the annual spring break frenzy and with the Easter Holidayweekend fast approaching on April 18 th the Nassau Airport Development Company(NAD) was pleased to announce this week the successful completion of Runway 14/32rehabilitation project at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).Work began on February 3, […]
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04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer In an effort to show a united front as the 2026 general elections approach the FreeNational Movement (FNM) hosted a southern zone meeting that turned into somewhatof a rally at the CV Bethel High School with party leader Michael Pintard urgingBahamians to fire the Davis administration and allow the […]
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04 April 2025
By Clemia Neely Journal Staff Writer The Government of The Bahamas has taken another step toward the transformation of the way in which Bahamas Power and Light will generate electricity in New Providence. Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis, along with the Minister of Energy and Transport, Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis held a press conference on Thursday, […]
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04 April 2025
In The Bahamas it is obvious to many political scientists that political philosophy and ideology are not very important to the average Bahamian voter. It is very similar to church going for members of the Christian faith. For many people, if you were born into a family of an Anglican, Baptist, or any other denomination, […]
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