David Johnson on The Bahamas vs. Jamaica

Guardian Business asked Director General of Tourism David Johnson about Jamaica being voted the most favorite destination by Caribbean travelers according to a Travel Weekly Magazine poll. Johnson was asked about their tourism model in comparison to The Bahamas’ model.
“We’re not comparing apples with apples. Has Jamaica done reasonably well? Yes they have, but so have we.
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Johnson ready for Munguia tomorrow night

Bahamian middleweight professional boxer Tureano "Reno" Johnson arrived in Indio, California on Tuesday and is ready for his title fight against Mexican Jaime Munguia, set for tomorrow night at the Fantasy Spring Resort Casino in Indio. Johnson is going after the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Intercontinental middleweight belt as he looks to improve his stocks ...The post Johnson ready for Mungu...

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Acting Financial Secretary Johnson: I'm an atheist

ACTING Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson confirmed yesterday that he is an atheist, adding that his religious views should not matter when it comes to his public duties.

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Johnson wins four rounds in ISF chess finals

After nine grueling rounds, Bahamian chess player FIDE (International Chess Federation) Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Daijah Johnson came away with four valuable wins in the final of the International School Sports Federation (ISF) Virtual World Schools Championship Online Tournament this past Saturday. Those four wins placed the teenager 26th out of 40 players. The format ...The post Johnson wins ...

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Johnson focused on the finals

It has been almost exactly two weeks since Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Daijah Johnson made chess history for The Bahamas, becoming the first Bahamian to qualify for a final in the International School Sports Federation (ISF) Virtual World Schools Championship Online Tournament. Looking ahead, the teenager is confident as she competes tomorrow morning. Johnson got to ...The post Johnson focused on...

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Johnson looking to trade to bolster the economy

Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Elsworth Johnson yesterday revealed a three-step plan to move the economy forward through trade ahead of the country's planned economic partnership agreement with the United Kingdom. In addition to increasing awareness and access to information on trade agreements, Johnson said his ministry has been working toward ...The post Johns...

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Johnson makes history at ISF Chess Tournament

Bahamian chess player FIDE (International Chess Federation) Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Daijah Johnson made history over the weekend as she became the first Bahamian to qualify to the finals of the International School Sports Federation (ISF) World Schools Championship Online Chess 2020 Tournament. She accomplished that feat on Saturday. Playing in her first chess tournament ...The post Johnson m...

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2016/2017 Budget Contribution by Youth, Sports & Culture Minister Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson

I wish to begin my final budget contribution during this term by firstly thanking the residents of the great Constituency of Carmichael for the trust they have bestowed on me over these past years several years.

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Doris Drucilla Johnson, 48

Funeral Service for MRS. DORIS DRUCILLA JOHNSON, 48, years of #6B Tasman Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Freetown, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at: 11:00 a.m. at St. Cleveland Baptist Church, Freetown, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Preston L. Cooper assisted by Rev. Hosea Lewis and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Freetow...

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Tribune intern Lamech Johnson wins award

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Tribune intern Lamech Johnson won the Associate of Arts in Mass Communication Award donated by Capital City Marketing, from COB assistant professor of Journalism and Communications, Monique Toppin.

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Johnson stays in shape through the pandemic

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Johnson-Munguia fight is on set for October

It's been more than a year since Bahamian professional middleweight boxer Tureano "Reno" Johnson has stepped in the ring competitively. That drought is about to come to an end as he prepares to take on Mexican fighter Jaime Munguia in October in what is promised to be an exciting showdown. It is set to be held at the ...

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Ormon Johnson, 66

Funeral Service for Ormon Johnson, 66, of Lowe Sound, North Andros will be held on Saturday 10th September, 2011 at 1:00pm at Whosoever Will International, Alexandria Boulevard North, Nassau Village. Officiating will be Prophet Dereck Bastian assisted by Pastor Delvon Duncombe. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Roads.
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Johnson supports Jamaica in APD protest

The director general at the Ministry of Tourism is answering the call of Jamaican officials seeking unity against the "discriminatory" Air Passenger Duty (APD).
APD, levied on passengers coming from the UK to the Caribbean, has once again entered the spotlight after Edmund Bartlett, the Minister of Tourism in Jamaica, charged all tourism interests in the region to rally together at the United Nati...

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Johnson back in the gym

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Financial Services Minister Elsworth Johnson Pays Respect to Late Former Senator JohnLee Ferguson

Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Elsworth Johnson pays respects to late Former Senator Johnlee Ferguson during...

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Johnson looking at Mungua

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Paris Johnson on radar for four MLB teams so far

The Bahamas has been on the radar of Major League Baseball (MLB) teams for decades now, and it come as no major surprise that four teams have their eyes on Bahamian prospect Paris Johnson. Johnson is 15 years old and is already regarded as a 2021 international prospect. He does not turn 16 until 2021. ...

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Johnson says he is still DNA

The Freeport News: Osman Johnson said that he has not left the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) as was reported on Thursday by another media house.

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Hank Johnson tests positive

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MP Hank Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

CENTRAL and South Eleuthera MP Hank Johnson is in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19...

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Johnson stages motivational Zoom session

He may be preparing for a fight as early as September, but Bahamian middleweight boxer Tureano 'Reno' Johnson is taking some time out to focus on his Tureano Johnson Outreach Ministries. He hosted a motivational session on Zoom yesterday afternoon. Johnson spoke on the topic 'Fighting COVID with a positive outlook'. In addition to being ...

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson warns of Europe 'second wave' amid Spain row

Boris Johnson has warned there are signs of a "second wave" of coronavirus in Europe, as he defended a 14-day quarantine on travellers from Spain...

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Johnson supports ERC work visa recommendation

Elsworth Johnson.Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Elsworth Johnson said yesterday he believes the Cabinet is inclined to accept a recommendation from the Economic Recovery Committee that would allow foreigners to work from home in The Bahamas...

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Johnson on Baker's Bay work permits: We made best decision in the circumstances

Elsworth Johnson.The 135 work permits for a Mexican construction work team to carry out work on Baker's Bay Golf and Ocean Club were approved as recently as last month, according to Minister of Immigration, Financial Services, Trade and Industry Elsworth Johnson. Speaking with The Guardian outside [...]
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Tysha Johnson named to Diana Award Roll of Honour?

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Johnson puts faith in 30m investment

AFTER spending some $30m, the Department of Immigration will soon have a fully online application and cashless system, Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday.

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Johnson: Family Islanders are being neglected

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Johnson: Trade could become third pillar of economy

Elsworth Johnson.The Bahamas is hoping to position itself to benefit from global value chains, by building up logistical infrastructure and trade agreements that would allow for partially manufactured products to be completed in the country, Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Elsworth Johnson [...]
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Johnson says Dept. of Immigration going cashless

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