The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Prime Minister Perry Christie Monday confirmed the appointment of Attorney Rowena Bethell as the new Director of the National Insurance Board (NIB) and he said the new appointment is the first step to returning the organisation to an efficient and transparent state. The Bahama Journal reported exclusively two weeks ago that Ms. Bethel had been […]

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Former State Minister for the Environment Phenton Neymour blasted Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Chairman Leslie Miller for “jeopardizing” the country’s number one industry. During a press conference yesterday, Mr. Neymour said this latest threat by the chairman to disconnect hotels and large consumers is a matter most concerning his insanity. Last week Mr. Miller announced […]

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A $4.9 million contract to complete renovation works on the remaining floors of the Ansbacher Building on Bank Lane and East Street North to fully transform it into a court complex was signed on Monday. Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis signed the contract on behalf of the Ministry of Works and Urban Development For Bildex […]

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Fifty-eight Haitian migrants were apprehended in the Central Bahamas on Monday afternoon by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. According to officials, while on routine patrol shortly after midday, the HMBS Yellow Elder observed a 40-ft Haitian sloop seven nautical miles off Norman’s Cay, in the Exuma Chains. After conducting a search of the vessel, the […]

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