The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A local marine surveyor is cautioning Bahamians to heed load capacities in the wake of two horrific boating accidents, including one that left three children dead. The youngsters were trapped inside a cabin of a 34-foot Silverton that capsized on Long Island Sound in New York. “Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident […]

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New laws to protect Bahamian workers from companies that go belly up and leave them stranded and broke could be placed before Parliament as early as July 25. Labour Minister Shane Gibson told members of the press Thursday that the government is now drafting legislation to prevent another City Market fiasco. The food store chain […]

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Chinese tourism is big business and local tourism officials have long been gung ho about attracting more Chinese tourists. But they are not alone. Chinese Ambassador Hu Shan yesterday emphasized the importance of locking in more Chinese visitors to The Bahamas in light of the ongoing development of the multi-billion dollar mega resort, Baha Mar. […]

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The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has announced the names of 17 men and women, who are expected to hold government ministers accountable. Mr. McCartney will serve as the DNA’s official spokesman, while the party’s deputy, Christopher Mortimer will speak on works and urban development issues and its chairman, Mark Humes; education, science and technology. Wallace […]

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Criticism of the government’s first 60 days in office have been “unfair” and manufactured to score political points, Prime Minister Perry Christie recently suggested as he fieled questions about his administration’s performance since being elected back in May. Mr. Christie stood firm in his position that his government’s performance thus far has been exemplary, even […]

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Local churches are shelling out thousands of dollars on security equipment in the face of an unabating crime spree. In fact, operators at Bethel Baptist Church said over the years, they have installed 17 surveillance cameras, security bars, video systems and other protective measures. Reverend Melvin Grant, minister at the church said after a number […]

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Officials in the Ministry of Education are hoping to establish a National Teaching Council to assist with the education system’s overall administration. But, Education Director Lionel Sands could not say how soon the council would be established as it is a matter for Cabinet. “I cannot comment extensively right now about the council, but it […]

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The government won’t be building any new schools this year, but it is going to spend $3 million to repair those that are in need of refurbishments, according to Education Minister Jerome Gomez. “The school repair contracts have been prepared for all the schools. We are notifying all the people who were selected and we […]

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Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson anticipates that teachers will take fewer sick days and be more productive now that the new government subsidised medical insurance plan is in effect. Mrs. Wilson said while most people simply view the insurance plan as an added benefit for the teachers, she believes it will greatly […]

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The United States Embassy celebrated that country’s 236th independence in grand style Tuesday night as the media and specially invited guests boarded US Naval ship, the USS Anzio, at the Prince George Wharf. Among the guests were Deputy Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis and his wife; Deputy Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, government ministers, Opposition […]

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