The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Police may have the drugs in hand but they still have to find the owners behind two recent busts. In the first instance, Grand Bahama police were conducting road checks in the area of Settlers Way around 1:30p.m Wednesday when they spotted a white 2005 Oldsmobile Alero, whose occupant was acting suspiciously. The suspect reportedly […]

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The government is hoping to partner with the University of Miami (UM) to certify and assist in policing stem cell research activities in The Bahamas. Prime Minister Perry Christie led a delegation to Miami this week to meet with UM President, Donna Shalala and other senior research experts. President Shalalaserved as Secretary of Health and […]

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Workers and visitors at the United States Embassy headquarters on Queen Street as well as those in a few surrounding offices had to be evacuated yesterday after a fire alarm in the embassy went off. U S Charge d’Affaires John Dinkleman said it was just around 11:45 a.m. that the alarm was triggered. “The staff […]

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Another United States Embassy worker was robbed in the capital this past weekend. Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy Neda Brown confirmed the robbery on Thursday. In an emailed statement, Ms. Brown said the employee, whose name was withheld, and his family were visiting a beach in western New Providence on Saturday, July 27 […]

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By Kyle Walkine The two Cuban men being held at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) for bad behavior along with another from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre appeared in court yesterday, satisfying a writ of habeas corpus. Attorney for the trio, Roger Gomez Jr. told the court he received an affidavit and has sent it to […]

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Members of the New Covenant Baptist Church are in disbelief after the edifice was ransacked by thieves, who stole countless items, leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage Wednesday night. Pastor Trajean Jadorett said it appears the culprits gained access to the church through a window in the basement. The incident he said highlights the […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising Bahamians traveling to Florida to be careful in the wake of reports of theft. A release issue yesterday noted that as this is the traditional season for Bahamians to shop before back to school, they may not pay particular attention to their documents and possessions. “We are asking […]

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Former National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest yesterday defended the use of the electronic monitoring bracelets, despite criticisms that the devices are flawed. Mr. Turnquest said the question of the effectiveness of the tracking system is null and void. Instead he said the focus need to be on the management of the bracelets meant to monitor […]

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By Kyle Walkine Attorney Fred Smith said he is not really apologizing to the attorney general for comments he made last week, but if she took his statement as a personal attack, then he is sorry for that. Last Thursday, the Queen’s Counsel told reporters outside a Nassau Street courtroom that he was being victimized […]

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Leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Branville McCartney has questioned the status the government has given to owners of shantytowns. On Tuesday, Elizabeth MP Ryan Pinder said those notices have been given to several owners advising them that they will need to get their properties and structures that occupy the properties in line with […]

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