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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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FNM Women Outraged At “Low Sentence” For Serial Rapist
Posted on 27 September 2024.
Free National Movement senator Michaela Barnett-Ellis and thewomen’s association of the Free National Movement haveexpressed outrage in two separate statements following the ‘lowsentence’ given to a convicted rapist whose victims included an83 year old woman. Senator Barnett-Ellis said “this sentencing isnot only an affront to the victims but also a clear failure of ourjustice system […]
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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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PASSENGER ONBOARD PLANE CRASH GIVES DETAILED ACCOUNT
Posted on 27 September 2024.
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterInvestigations continue into the emergency landing of a small charter plane between Andros and NewProvidence that resulted in the death of two people during rescue efforts. Initial reports indicated thatthe crash was a result of engine failure however, there are several reports indicating that there mighthave been other factors. The five-seater […]
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FREE NATIONAL MOVEMENT SLAMS GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED HOSPITAL LOCATION
Posted on 27 September 2024.
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer The Free National Movement remains in strong disagreement with the government’s plan tolocate the new hospital on the New Providence Highway bordering Saunders Beach, PerpallTract and Highland Park in the western area of New Providence.Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands who said that “the Free National Movementsupports the urgent […]
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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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NEW WATER TANKS INSTALLED IN NORTH ELEUTHERA AFTER 15 YEARS
Posted on 27 September 2024.
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterResidents of Eleuthera are receiving some relief after being faced with a long-standing issue withconsistent water supply. After 15 years with no solution this issue is being resolved in what hasbeen described by officials as an historic moment. Sylvanus Petty Member of Parliament forNorth Eleuthera commented on this long-running issue during […]
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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
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