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OPTIMISM IN HAITI
Posted on 27 September 2024.
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 […]
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Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill
Posted on 27 September 2024.
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 […]
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RADIO LOVE 97FM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF BROADCASTING
Posted on 27 September 2024.
This Tuesday, 24th September, Radio LOVE 97 FM celebrated its 30thAnniversary of broadcasting. Launched in 1994, LOVE 97 and the JonesCommunications Network have become a leading media organization in TheBahamas. Earlier this month, on 12th September, The Bahama Journalcelebrated 37 years of publishing. Making remarks, the company’s ChiefExecutive Officer, Ms. Kimaley Jones said, “we renew […]
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US Pledges Help As Illegal Firearms Wreak Havoc In Bahamas and Caribbean
Posted on 27 September 2024.
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterWith close to 90 murders recorded in The Bahamas so far this year, unless there isa drastic reduction over the last three months of the year the number of homicideswill likely surpass the 110 murders recorded in 2023.Despite stiffer penalties in recent times, it is no secret that illegal fire […]
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Skippings: No Truth To Johnson Social Media Post
Posted on 27 September 2024.
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Police Press Liason Officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings released astatement on Wednesday in an effort to rebuff and deny at least two social mediaposts that are being circulated and spreading false information in relation to ChiefSuperintendant Michael Johnson the former head of the Criminal InvestigationDepartment (CID) who is on […]
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HOA MEMBERS REMEMBER OBIE WILCHCOMBE ON ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH
Posted on 27 September 2024.
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterDuring Wednesday’s sitting of the House Of Assembly (HOA) members of the government andopposition paid tribute to former Member Of Parliament for West Grand Bahama And Biminithe Hon. Obie Wilchcombe who died at the age of 65. It was in observance of the firstanniversary of his death.Wilchcombe a sitting MP and […]
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A CELEBRATION OF BISHOP NEIL ELLIS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
Posted on 27 September 2024.
Dignitaries, community members and friends of Bishop Neil C. Ellis came together onWednesday September 18 to honour the religious leader whose impact resonates across TheBahamas and beyond. The event marked the opening of the Neil C. Ellis Library and Museum.The list of guests included Prime Minister Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper,Education minister Glenys […]
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TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)
Posted on 13 September 2024.
The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]
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Posted on 13 September 2024.
Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]
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PM Not Prepared To Reveal Names of Party Donors
Posted on 13 September 2024.
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After being invited by Opposition leader Michael Pintard to jointlyshare who their major donors are on Tuesday Prime Minister PhilipDavis dismissed the idea and said his focus is on those things that willdirectly impact the lives of Bahamians and campaign finance reform isnot one of them.Following the signing of […]
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OPTIMISM IN HAITI September 27, 2024
EDITORIAL – A MEDIA ENTERPRISE IN PROGRESS September 27, 2024
Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill September 27, 2024
RADIO LOVE 97FM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF BROADCASTING September 27, 2024
US Pledges Help As Illegal Firearms Wreak Havoc In Bahamas and Caribbean September 27, 2024
A Call for Bahamian Doctors to Come Home – New Critical Care Block Presents Job Opportunities August 13, 2013
Ex-Con Addresses Officers June 20, 2012
Draft Public Procurement Bill Published Represents ‘Sea-change’ for Fairness and Gov’t Transparency October 16, 2019
FNM Senators Accept Instruments May 17, 2012
FNM Weaknesses Revealed: Laing: Miscalculations Made During Election May 21, 2012