The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The government yesterday joined other countries around the world in condemning the “cowardly attack” on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which claimed the life of United States Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three embassy staff members. “We are shocked and dismayed by the disregard for life and this overt and violent display of intransigence […]

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Talks between executives from Cable and Wireless (CWC) and the government’s advisory committee to acquire a major stake in the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) were set to take place this month, but have been postponed. Franklyn Wilson, one of the committee members, told the Bahama Journal yesterday that talks were set for this month but […]

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The Christie administration has fulfilled its campaign promise to purchase two mammography machines for the Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) Oncology Unit, Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez announced yesterday. Dr. Gomez made the announcement while addressing a ceremony at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel to mark the relaunch of the Breast Cancer Programme. “In our Charter […]

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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Organisation has donated $100,000 in grants to be awarded to a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) breast cancer consortium. The organisation made the announcement during the relaunch of the Breast Cancer Programme on Wednesday. Komen’s Chairman and CEO Nancy Brinker, who was on hand for the relaunch, said a […]

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The prime minister, Cabinet ministers, the religious community, journalists and throngs of advertisers all turned out last night to celebrate a newspaper that critics predicted would fail months after its launch. The Bahama Journal marked its 25th anniversary at a cocktail reception at the British Colonial Hilton yesterday. Jones Communications CEO Wendall Jones said faith […]

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Fears that a massive gang war is brewing in the Yellow Elder Gardens area have prompted police and Mount Moriah Member of Parliament (MP) Arnold Forbes to move quickly to avoid further bloodshed in the area. Two residents of Major Road, Yellow Elder Gardens were recently gunned down just days apart. Mr. Forbes teamed-up with […]

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Today we reference yesterday’s expected remembrance services which took place in the United States to mark the eleventh anniversary of that day in September 11, 2001 when enemies of the Union killed 3000 innocent men and women in New York. Not only do we take note of that event; but also of events that were […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday admitted that he kept fees he earned from consultancy services he gave to the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) – the company hoping to drill for oil in The Bahamas as early as next year. The company recently fulfilled most of its obligations for a renewal of oil exploration in The […]

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A top US official is encouraging Americans living in The Bahamas to vote in the upcoming presidential elections. The election is scheduled for November 6. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Dinkelman released a public service announcement (PSA) on the U.S. Embassy’s official website, Facebook page and Twitter feed encouraging Americans residing in The Bahamas to vote […]

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Although there is no set timeline for the National Health Insurance (NHI) to come on stream, Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez said the government is continuing work towards the programme. “In preparation for NHI we are presently looking at the service delivery in our clinics, trying to boost the quality of care and staffing in […]

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