The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Four police officers, including an assistant superintendent of police, could be fired from the force pending investigations into what Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade called a “disturbing and embarrassing” event where officers at the Central Police Station allowed a man who was in custody to marry his fiancé while he was incarcerated. In fact at a […]

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Police are investigating another apparent drowning here in the capital after a man died while diving for conch. According to Central Detective Unit (CDU) Superintendent Paul Rolle it was after 9:00 a.m. when they were called to Potter’s Cay Dock. The man is believed to be in his late 20’s or early 30’s. Our news […]

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Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade admitted on Monday that he is “concerned” about the levels of crime in the country and stressed the need for more assistance from the public. “I’m not frustrated, but I’m very concerned,” he told reporters in a press conference held yesterday at Police Headquarters. “There are things that are happening […]

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Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney recently described the country’s economic problem as a “double dependency syndrome.” According to Mr. McCartney who was delivering a speech in Grand Bahama, the government needs to focus more on creating an economic and social environment that facilitates employment rather than just depending on foreign investors. “The root […]

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The female body police found in bushes off Cowpen Road on Sunday was reportedly beaten, stabbed and then burned, according to Journal sources who also said the body was so badly decomposed that the autopsy will take a considerable amount of time to complete. The autopsy will confirm the woman’s exact cause of death. Sources […]

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Amidst a national debate on domestic violence women, the world over celebrated International Women’s Day and a local forum held to recognise the event, Minister of Social Services Melanie Griffin said investing should be a priority for all countries. The forum’s theme was “Equality for Women, Progress for All.” Minister Griffin said the investments any […]

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A woman claimed she was physically assaulted and left unconscious following a brawl which erupted during a recent meeting of The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU), the Bahama Journal understands. Melony Gibson, 43, said she had to be taken away by ambulance after she was shoved and struck to the face at […]

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A 27-year-old Carifta gold medalist and Grand Bahama resident is the country’s latest homicide victim after a shooting at a local night club Saturday night. The Bahama Journal understands the victim is 27-year-old Rimardo Rolle. Rolle died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the Rand Memorial Hospital. According to police, shortly before 2:00 a.m., police received […]

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A 22-year-old man who police said waved a gun at them is detained in hospital under heavy police guard after being shot by the officers on Sunday. According to reports, around 3:30 a.m. police acting on intelligence went to a local nightclub located on Nassau Street, where they observed a group of men exiting the […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie is in St. Vincent and the Grenadines today after leaving yesterday with a ministerial delegation to attend the 25th Inter-Sessional meeting of the heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The meetings will take place today and tomorrow. High on the agenda will be advancing the regional agenda for sustainable […]

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