The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) said it is putting the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government on notice and announced that while in office they will not just have the official Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) to worry about when it comes to keeping them on their toes as the third party has plans to form […]

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Police have captured a man who they wanted to question in connection with that fatal shooting at Baller’s Nightclub last month. According to Police Press Liaison Officer, Inspector Chrislyn Skippings, 34-year-old Julian Collie aka ‘Heads’ is in police custody. “Officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) accompanied by officers of Rapid Strike arrested Collie around […]

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Although he couldn’t provide an exact figure, Minister of Health Dr. Perry Gomez admitted that the cost of implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI) plan would be substantially greater now than when the plan was first introduced under the former Christie administration. During the Speech from the Throne, the government reiterated its commitment to advancing […]

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Police have launched an investigation into the death of a male, who was in police custody at the Central Detective Unit (CDU). The Journal understands the victim was found dead in a cell while at CDU on Friday. While officers have not released any information surrounding the circumstances, which might have led to the man’s […]

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Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damien Gomez is denying claims that he owes a former client nearly $1 million dollars. Media reports surfaced this weekend that Attain Takitota – a Japanese expatriate who successfully sued the Bahamas Government for wrongful imprisonment– is now getting set to sue Mr. Gomez for the money which he […]

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Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Charles Maynard has accused the government of victimising contractors and local government workers in Inagua. According to a statement sent out recently, Mr. Maynard said the party has expressed grave concern about “the naked and shameless” victimisation in which Agriculture Minister Alfred Gray is engaged. “So shameless is the victimisation […]

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Despite bouts of inclement weather, the Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) multi-million dollar Critical Care Block is on schedule and on budget, according to a health official. Started just seven months ago, the project’s third level is in sight. “Everything being equal, we see no reason why we would not meet the contractual schedule of June […]

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The College of The Bahamas (COB) has a new council that will oversee transforming the institution to university status, a promise made by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration. Over the weekend, Cabinet made the announcement through a press statement. Alfred Sears, former education minister will serve as chairman and Dr. Earl Cash, a veteran […]

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Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson is being cautious when discussing the issue of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) post within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). “In the Attorney General’s Office at the moment I’m in the process of looking at who is placed where and where they would maximise their potential,” the attorney […]

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The country’s attorney general admitted yesterday that she does not know how many people are on bail for murder. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, who appeared on JCN’s “Jones & Company” show with host Wendall Jones said she could not provide accurate numbers despite being in office for over a month. “Unfortunately, no one knows the numbers,” she […]

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