The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Despite only being re-launched just over a month ago, the Swift Justice programme is having a marked improvement on the judicial system, according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Allyson Maynard-Gibson. The programme’s reintroduction is a significant plank in the government’s “Safe Bahamas” anti-crime plan. Also known as Integrated Justice, it facilitates collaboration […]

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After more than 30 years in existence, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) finally commissioned its first reserve squad During a ceremony at the RBDF Coral Harbour Base on Friday the 13 new recruit reserve received their certificates and awards after seven weeks of “intense, rigorous training.” The eight men and five women range in […]

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A popular celebrity American judge offered several suggestions on how the Bahamian criminal justice could be improved when he visited with top officials from the Office of The Attorney General on Friday. Reality television judge Joe Brown said the government’s Swift Justice initiative is a step in the right direction. But he said more has […]

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The Free National Movement (FNM) is calling on the Christie administration to reconsider its decision to cancel the Rand Memorial expansion and improvement project. The Opposition said the government’s decision to stop this project puts the future of the Rand Memorial in doubt and the possibility of economic expansion for Grand Bahama through domestic health […]

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Repairs to a number of public schools across New Providence are underway and all major work is expected to be completed ahead of the start of the new school year, according to Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald, who yesterday gave an update on the ongoing works project. Mr. Fitzgerald said that contracts […]

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The closure of the heavily trafficked Skyline Drive has been delayed. Several weeks ago Baha Mar officials placed several signs on the road indicating that the road would be closed to vehicular traffic on July 15. However, when the Journal visited the site yesterday it met black covers over those signs. Motorists were still allowed […]

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In order to address the vexing issue of staff shortages at a number of the nation’s public schools, Education, Science and Technology Minister said he will ask the government to approve the hiring of as many as 50 new teachers. Mr. Fitzgerald said that recent economic woes have played a role in the country’s public […]

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A top Atlantis official has revealed that a “significant” number of vendors operating on Paradise Island’s Cabbage Beach have criminal records. Kerzner International Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Retail Services Ed Fields said executives have embarked on a stringent vetting process to ensure that corrupt, violent and unlicenced businesspersons who are working on […]

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Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis has vowed to expose Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez, whom he alleges has embarked on a victimisation spree on various medical personnel at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). The former health minister said he will detail his findings on July 25 when parliament resumes. Dr. Minnis told the […]

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As we move through some of our heartland areas – whether by day or by night and whether on foot or by car – we are bombarded by evidence that tells us that a new species of community is being birthed – a type where bands of feral youth do what they must in order […]

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