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MAJOR STEPS TO BUILD SKILLED LABOUR FORCE

Posted on 22 August 2025.

By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis recently revealed that he met with officials todiscuss plans for a new campus for The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) andthis week he made the announcement that land has been secured for the new campus.He said, “The new BTVI campus is a […]

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On August 12, the United States offered a $15 million reward for the arrest of Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbeque" Cherizier for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions.

BOUNTY FOR GANG LEADER

Posted on 22 August 2025.

Haitians in the Bahamas who want a return to peace and stability in their native land are expressing their delight that U.S. authorities have offered a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Haitian gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue “ Cherizier. After the announcement of this bounty, Cherizier recorded a statement for […]

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TOGETHER WE RISE

Posted on 11 July 2025.

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 […]

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RBDF Commissions Four New Safe Boats

RBDF Strategically Deploys New Safe Boats

Posted on 11 July 2025.

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 […]

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249TH INDEPENDENCE

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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CABINET SECRETARY

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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DOCTORS

DOCTORS PACT SIGNED

Posted on 27 June 2025.

BY CLEMIA NEELY Journal Staff Writer After a seemingly inordinate period of on and off negotiations, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) signed an agreement on Thursday that authorities say marks a pivotal step forward towards better labour relations in healthcare in The Bahamas. The signing means that the […]

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GG ECONOMIC GUIDE

G.G. PRESENTED WITH BAHAMAS ECONOMIC GUIDE 2025

Posted on 27 June 2025.

During the recent Bahamas Business and Economic Forum held at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on May 28th and 29th, a new Bahamas Economic Guide was distributed to hundreds of potential foreign investors. Last Thursday while in New Providence The Bahamas Ambassador to The United States, His Excellency Wendall Jones paid a courtesy […]

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BUH MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN LNG TO POWER PROJECT

Posted on 27 June 2025.

The Bahamas Utilities Holding Limited (BUH), a wholly owned subsidiary of FOCOL marks a significant milestone in the development of the LNG To Power Project for New Providence. Photographed above are students from FOCOL’s 2025 Summer Internship Program, many of whom are planning to study Engineering, along with Senior Members of the FOCOL and BUH […]

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