The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

In commemoration of World Mental Health month, which is celebrated in The Bahamas during October, RBC recently announced the introduction of the RBC Children’s Mental Health Project. World Mental Health Day, which is supported by the United Nations (UN), is celebrated internationally on October 10 and supports the need to raise public awareness about mental […]

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A prison inmate could soon be facing further criminal charges after he allegedly stabbed another inmate about the body during a prison yard fight Tuesday. Prison Superintendent Dr. Elliston Rahming told The Bahama Journal on Wednesday that the matter has since been turned over to the police whom he said are looking to press charges. […]

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The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) will hold a second town hall meeting in New Providence to discuss Cable Bahamas’ application to hike its SuperBasic REV TV cable television package fees. Cable Bahamas is seeking to raise the price of its basic package by $8 per month or a 27 per cent increase for […]

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The government’s announcement that it will rename the Paradise Island Bridge and the National Centre for the Performing Arts after Academy Award winning actor Sir Sidney Poitier is not sitting well many people and one group is now calling on the government to repeal its decision. President of Bahamas In Prophecy (BIP) Pastor Micklyn Seymour […]

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Several local HIV/AIDS organisations have been identified by the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to receive special training from US non-profit organisation, World Learning. Among the organisations selected are The Bahamas Red Cross Society, The Bahamas AIDS Foundation, Bahamas United Initiatives Ltd. and the Bahamas Urban Youth Development Centre. United States and […]

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In yet another incident that has raised the issue of domestic violence in the country, a 21-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend on Wednesday a day before her birthday. Police have confirmed that a 40-year-old man is in police custody. Residents in the South Beach area identified the victim as Anthonique Hunter, who […]

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The government is getting an eight-month head start on the Bahamas’ 40th independence anniversary celebrations beginning with the renaming of the Paradise Island bridge and the National Centre for the Performing Arts. The two landmarks will be renamed after Bahamian Academy Award winner and former Ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier on November 2 and November 3. […]

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The second largest employer in San Salvador, the Gerace Research Centre (GRC), is more than a thriving facility where new knowledge is produced by students and faculty from colleges and universities around the world. It has become a mainstay of social and economic vigor on the island, with its impact clearly extending beyond the boundaries […]

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With so many closed doors in the Bahamian music industry, recording artist and marketer Margaret “Believe” Glynatsis’ recent appointment as A&R Director of Veal-Steen Music Publishing-Bahamas division may very well be the key that local artists have been waiting for. Ms. Glynatsis will head the Bahamas talent search for the music label and provide consultation […]

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The body of former Member of Parliament Bruce Charles Braynen will lie in state in the House of Assembly starting at 9:00 a.m. today. Braynen, a former vice president of the Senate, died last week. He was 99. A state recognised funeral will be held for Braynen tomorrow. The service will be held at 11:00 […]

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