The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Agricultural enthusiasts in the country said they are more than happy that the government has plans to construct a Bahamian Food Sciences Institute on their island. Steven Adderley, farmer and agricultural supervisor at the Agriculture Department in North Andros said the plans outlined in Wednesday’s Speech from the Throne were well received by labourers on […]

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The government’s plan to review the country’s tax system may be just what international credit rating agencies have been longing to hear. In fact, Dr. Duane Sands, the Free National Movement’s (FNM) former candidate for Elizabeth said that is pretty much all it is – a bid to appease such agencies. “There is very little […]

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Even though the post he is running for is not being contested, Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said he is excited about the level of competition surrounding top posts within the Free National Movement (FNM). Many in the party are contesting the deputy leadership post as well as the party’s chairmanship post. “It shows democracy […]

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More than half of Bahamian children are being born outside the marriage, according to Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin. In her first public appearance as the new minister, Mrs. Griffin said one major change impacting the family is the increasing number of single parent homes and children being born to single mothers. “Statistics indicate that […]

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We have some good news concerning the new PLP administration: As they promised, so too are they making good on promises recently made in their campaign dash to victory at the polls. This is the conclusion that we have reached after listening in to the Speech from the Throne – as delivered by Governor-General Sir […]

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The Christie administration plans to feverishly work on fixing the country’s fragile economy by stimulating private enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, establishing a council of economic advisors and reviewing the country’s tax structure. According to the Cabinet-prepared Speech from the Throne read by Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, the government will address the economy, which […]

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The new Christie administration is planning an all out attack on crime and outlined its plans in the “ambitious and extensive” Speech from the Throne on Wednesday. During the Opening of Parliament ceremonies yesterday, Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes delivered the 24-page speech in Parliament Square. With crime and violence one of the major challenges […]

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Before the government can move ahead with a referendum on oil exploration, there needs to be regulations in place to safeguard Bahamians and the environment. Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis told the Bahama Journal yesterday that he could not say whether he would support a referendum on the issue. “Our party has always felt that […]

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The House of Assembly has a whole new look and a whole feel today after the new landscape for the lower chamber was officially introduced. The new 38 Members of Parliament took their seats in Parliament Wednesday during the Opening of Parliament. Police officers, the spouses of the parliamentarians, members of the media and party […]

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Senators voted unanimously in favour of Sharon Wilson becoming the president of the upper chamber during yesterday’s Opening of Parliament. This is the second time Mrs. Wilson has served in that capacity; she first served as president of the senate from 2002 to 2007. Mrs. Wilson was sworn in along with the 15 other members […]

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