The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Cable Bahamas Ltd has announced that it has completed the purchase of U.S. Metropolitan Telecom LLC (US Metro), a Florida-based telecommunications provider. According to officials, the transaction, announced in late December 2012, is part of a series of transactions which have received Bahamian Government regulatory approval. Cable Bahamas says the purchase is an “integral” part […]

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Reformed criminals are going to be put to good use. Local crime fighters are hoping to use ex-offenders as part of an anti-crime strategy that places less emphasis on detection and prosecution and more on prevention. “There are men and some women in our town, who themselves have been involved in criminal activity, who are […]

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Just a day after law enforcement officers promised to take a strike poll if they didn’t hear from the prime minister, the nation’s chief broke his silence and said he would give the officers what they wanted. On Monday, representatives from the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) said they would have to […]

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A Montagu resident is raising serious health concerns about conch and fish vendors operating on the Montagu ramp, noting that they are preparing food items without running water or bathroom facilities. Graham Weatherford, a long-time Montagu resident, who unsuccessfully contested the 2012 General Election in Montagu, expressed his disgust that some vendors were relieving themselves […]

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Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash has come to the defense of US legislators after Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell hit back at them for criticising The Bahamas. Mr. Cash in a press statement yesterday expressed his disappointment in Minister Mitchell for statements he made to the media. Mr. Mitchell was quoted responding to […]

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After 20 years of committed and dedicated service to the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, the Senior Pastor of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church, Bishop Neil C. Ellis, formally resigned as second Presiding Bishop, and a member of the bishop’s council. His resignation took effect immediately at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. During a […]

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Bus drivers in the country’s capital for many years have not felt a sense of safety and are pleading with police officials to offer some sort of assistance in reducing the amount of crimes that have been committed. A bus driver and his passenger were robbed and shortly thereafter shot by an unnamed assailant around […]

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In a shocking announcement, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday revealed that then ambassador designate to the United States Dr. Elliston Rahming withdrew his name from consideration for the top post in May and asked to be reassigned. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced via press statement that Dr. Eugene Newry had been […]

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The recent murders of a two-year-old boy and a teen girl have sparked much concern amongst members of the anti-crime organisation, Citizens For Justice, which is again calling on the church and civil society to join the crime fight. “We cannot and will not ignore these anti-social destructive behaviours that have left so many in […]

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The College of The Bahamas (COB) campus came alive yesterday with the entrance of over 800 freshman students. Students were shown around the campus and given tips to help them along their new journey. An array of sponsors and businesses were also on campus to offer a number of services for the new college students. […]

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