The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Algernon Cargill has been suspended amidst allegations that he abused millions of dollars of public funds. The Bahama Journal has learnt that National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson instructed NIB Chairman Greg Moss to place Mr. Cargill on administrative leave effective immediately until the end of a forensic investigation into the […]

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Bahamians will soon be given the opportunity to “revisit” the contributions of a national hero. A photo exhibition detailing the life, struggles and career of former Governor-General and Speaker of the House of Assembly, Sir Clifford Darling is expected to highlight a series of celebrating November as Sir Clifford Darling’s Month. The exhibition is being […]

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A fisherman who had dived in and out of Bahamian waters for the past 20 years apparently drowned in waters at the western end of Potter’s Cay Dock early Monday morning, according to police. Up to press time police officials were still investigating the apparent drowning of 39-year-old Rodger Chris Miller and could not say […]

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One of Abaco’s oldest and largest law firms is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by giving back in a huge way. L.C. Hull will plant 10 coconut trees every year it has been open, a total of 100 trees. L.C. Hull & Co., Law Firm is situated in downtown Marsh Harbour and offers comprehensive service to […]

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A man and his wife were taken to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Monday after being injured in a house fire. Police said a fire broke out at the couple’s Hyacinth Avenue, Garden Hills home yesterday shortly after 1:00 a.m. When fire-fighters got on the scene they met the western section of a seven room, […]

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Fifty-four Bay Street straw vendors went to work Monday morning only to find their stalls locked and blocked off with caution tape, as officials of the Straw Market Authiority clamp down on those delinquent renters. Reports are that vendors were denied access to their areas for non-payment of their $35 a week rent and also […]

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Before the Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology (BEST) Commission completes its report on the potential for the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) to drill oil in The Bahamas, the government will present an oil referendum to Bahamians, according to Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett. “That is my understanding,” the minister told the Bahama Journal recently. “It is […]

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The government is hoping to modernize the entire approach to investing and doing business in The Bahamas. State Minister for Investments Khaalis Rolle said as much while addressing prospective investors about current trends in The Bahamas to create jobs and expand the industry. ”I looked at other jurisdictions and what they are doing, in investment […]

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Director of the National Insurance Board (NIB) Algernon Cargill “abused” his power as head of NIB when he suspended a member of staff and used NIB funds to pay for his legal defense against an allegation by that member of staff who claimed Mr. Cargill was involved in an adulterous relationship with his wife, according […]

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Roof top snipers and heavily armed police officers stood guard in the Bank Lane area yesterday as drug convict Stephen ‘Die’ Stubbs was brought before the Supreme Court for the retrial of a murdered police officer. Corporal Jimmy Ambrose was shot and killed in March 1999 outside of the Club Rock Disco on West Bay […]

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