The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Dr. Elliston Rahming has threatened to take legal action against former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Brent Symonette over recent comments he made about the delay of Dr. Rahming’s ambassadorial confirmation. Dr. Rahming said he also plans to take legal action against the Nassau Guardian and […]

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The prime minister lashed back at the critics who claim Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has the government in his back pocket. Prime Minister Perry Christie last night at the National Training Agency Launch quickly debunked claims that Peter Nygard is using the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government to pass stem cell legislation. Last Friday, […]

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The Bahamas continues to make the necessary steps toward accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and new round of offers are expected to be brought before Cabinet today, revealed Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder. Mr. Pinder recently told the Journal that he was pleased with the progress that has been made toward accession and […]

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Hundreds of children who need access to foreign medical expertise will be able to get it thanks to a $100,000 donation from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC). The donation is part of BTC’s pledge to donate $320,000 to community initiatives to mark the country’s 40th independence anniversary. It will go to the SickKids Telemedicine Lab […]

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Three males of Grand Bahama were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Twenty-four-year-old Renald Roberts, 24-year-old Bernard Evans and 23-year-old Stephano Forbes of Freeport, Grand Bahama were arraigned before Magistrate Helen Jones. They were charged with armed robbery incidents that occurred on July 3rd and July 6th in the Freeport area. The men were not […]

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Labour Minister Shane Gibson said there will be 900 young Bahamians employed in the first program of the National Training Agency. At the official launch last evening, the minister said the program will see the employment of its first group of trainees next month. Mr. Gibson said the session will begin during first week of […]

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The Airport Gateway Project that was expected to be completed within the next two months has been seriously sabotaged. It is alleged that on last Friday evening, a disgruntled worker or workers decided to take matters into their own hands using a caterpillar D8K to destroy a portion of the paved roadway. The suspect started […]

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Celebratory cheers and glasses raised in a champagne salute is how NAGICO Insurances (Bahamas) Limited ended their official company launch event last Thursday night, June 27, at the Balmoral Club. NAGICO Bahamas is the newest and the 19th Caribbean territory in which NAGICO Insurances operate. Started over 31 years ago in St. Maarten, NAGICO is […]

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RBC Royal Bank recently sponsored the Dance Bahamas School “Masters in Dance Series” program in conjunction with the National Dance Company of The Bahamas. The “Masters in Dance Series” was born out of the realization that there are limited resources locally for dance practitioners and students. The main objective is to enrich the lives of […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie said Monday Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis had his facts wrong when he criticised the government last week over its announcement that it plans to pay Baha Mar less than it had previously agreed to for the road works at West Bay Street. The government had initially agreed to pay Baha […]

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