The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Hubert Ingraham, the self-described ‘barefoot boy from Abaco,’ who led the country for 15 years and the Free National Movement (FNM) for 19 years before a crushing defeat at the polls ended his political career, says after spending half his life in parliament “it’s time for me to go.” Mr. Ingraham yesterday met with House […]

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The Department of Immigration repatriated more than 200 Haitians to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, this week. According to Director of Immigration Jack Thompson, 212 Haitian nationals were repatriated on Monday and Wednesday. The first exercise took place on Monday, July 16. The immigrants were returned to their homeland on a Bahamasair jet. The flight departed the Lynden […]

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A former Bahamas Gaming Reform (BGR) leader said that the gambling argument is flawed and may not benefit the government once a referendum is called. In a press statement, Sidney Strachan argued that the church may have the “upper hand” on the gambling issue. “Current government position of not considering casino and other forms of […]

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More community leaders need to come together to ensure children are protected in various communities as well as make sure they are leading productive lives, according to Bains Town and Grants Town MP, Dr. Bernard Nottage. Dr. Nottage, who also serves as the minister of national security, was addressing police officers, religious and community leaders […]

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Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez maintains that outgoing Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Administrator Coralie Adderley is not being victimised, but former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham isn’t buying it. In fact, he yesterday revealed details of a private conversation that he had with the minister that prove he had a personal problem with her. Mrs. Adderley, […]

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The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has only been in office for two months, but former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said party members are already at odds with each other. Speaking to members of the media during a press conference after he tendered his resignation from parliament, Mr. Ingraham said while many people might criticise his […]

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Over 100 inner city children got a chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of Emanji Circus Arts Thursday afternoon. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson was responsible for the special outing. After visiting the local circus himself, Dr. Johnson orchestrated a special field trip for children participating in various Urban Renewal […]

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Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade’s recent comments where he credits the current administration’s newly revamped Urban Renewal programme with helping to reduce serious crime in the country are not sitting well with the former prime minister who yesterday called the commissioner’s actions “inappropriate.” Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday accused the commissioner of backpedaling from a […]

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Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday said while the highly anticipated gambling referendum is a “waste of time” he’d like to see it postponed so that the Bahamian people can be fully educated on it. “You can’t put it forth and then say that your hands are clean. You can’t make a deal with the […]

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One of the beach vendors removed from Cabbage Beach last week said he has a valid business licence permitting him to conduct business on the beach. Alexander Forbes told the Bahama Journal yesterday that his business licence does not expire until next month – August 10 to be exact. “I went to work last Thursday […]

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