The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The country’s murder count climbed to 97 Monday after a man’s partially clothed bullet riddled body was found lying in the street. The unidentified man, believed to be either in his mid 20s or early 30s, was found just before noon on a street just behind the PDX Affordable Air Freight Solutions store just off […]

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Grand Bahama Minister, Dr. Michael Darville yesterday thanked everyone who gave their time and efforts during and after the passing of super storm Hurricane Sandy. Sandy lashed Grand Bahamas on Thursday, October 25, leaving behind downed power lines, flooding, coastal erosion and road damage, begging the need for immediate repair and restoration efforts. In an […]

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Despite recording nine murders last month alone, all categories of crimes are down, according to the country’s lead spokesman on the issue. Addressing the Interpol General Assembly in Rome, Italy on Monday, National Security Minister, Dr. Bernard Nottage said, so far this year, murder is down by 14 per cent compared to the same period […]

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North Abaco MP Renardo Curry said his first order of business as the constituency’s parliamentary secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister is to find a way to lure investment to the nation’s third island-city. Mr. Curry was officially given his instruments of appointment during a brief ceremony at Government House yesterday. After a […]

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Union executives pressuring management at The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to reinstate Elizabeth Thompson will meet with the company later this week, confirmed Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Obie Ferguson Monday. Ms. Thompson, who serves as vice president of The Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU), was fired from BTC on October 22. BTC […]

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The government may be forced to make changes to the upcoming referendum on web shop gaming. As is, the referendum is unconstitutional, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie. “I’m waiting on a legal opinion now that says this vote is not a referendum. The referendum comes under the Constitutional Act and because it has nothing […]

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The Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) emergency response will be put to the test today. Stakeholders will participate in a full-scale emergency exercise this morning. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations require all airports to establish an emergency plan commensurate with the aircraft operations and other activities conducted at the airport. It is also required […]

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Despite the backlash for its decision, the government moved ahead with renaming the Paradise Island Bridge after Academy Award winning actor Sir Sidney Poitier this past Friday. Hundreds of students and government officials packed the Betty Cole Park for the official renaming ceremony. Many of Sir Sidney’s family were also there – some of whom […]

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Mobile Division officers arrested 11 men in four separate incidents after they were found in possession of stolen vehicles last week. In the first incident a 21-year-old Faith Avenue man was arrested after he police allegedly busted him with possession of a stolen Nissan Sentra. Officers arrested the man around 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday on […]

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Academy Award winning actor Sir Sidney Poitier is urging the government to place more focus on the arts in order to develop that industry in The Bahamas. The 85-year-old, who has been dubbed by Prime Minister Perry Christie as the “most famous Bahamian in the world,” made the charge during a news conference at Atlantis […]

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