The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A Cabinet minister yesterday condemned the practice of scrap metal facilities being used for criminal activity. Speaking out on the issue in the House of Assembly yesterday, Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett said while there has been tremendous growth in scrap metal collection in recent years, the government must ensure that those who operate such businesses […]

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As a woman who has carved a niche in Bahamian history, the country’s first female Member of Parliament (MP), Janet Bostwick Tuesday admitted her “distress” that women are still discriminated against in the Constitution. “We must fight” Mrs. Bostwick said while addressing an audience at The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI). “It diminishes the […]

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Two female employees of The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) got the fright of their lives on Tuesday as they were allegedly cornered by angry Pinewood Garden residents who reportedly threatened to kill them if their lights were turned off, claimed BEC Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday. According to Mr. Miller, the women were only doing their […]

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A 25-old-man of Acklins Island is detained in hospital in stable condition under heavy police guard after he was shot during an arrest on Tuesday. According to reports, shortly after 1:00 p.m., police armed with a warrant of apprehension issued by the court, went to the home of the suspect in Acklins to arrest him […]

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Representatives for The Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) refused to show up to a meeting with labour executives on Monday, according to Labour Minister Shane Gibson. The minister told reporters yesterday that it doesn’t seem as though the union wants to have the problem resolved. The two have long been at odds […]

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Since last year the government has conducted crackdowns on shanty towns throughout New Providence, however, Minister of Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett said more funding is needed. “I’m hoping that within this budget cycle, they’re (government) is going to be able to make financial provisions for us to move speedily in respect to those facilities […]

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Police discovered nearly $17million worth of cultivated marijuana plants in an eastern area of Grand Bahama, one of the island’s biggest hauls. According to authorities, a team of officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) along with drug enforcement agents were on routine aerial patrols in the eastern area of Grand Bahama around 4:00pm Monday […]

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A luxury liner recently made its inaugural call on a hidden gem in The Bahamas. The UK based Island Sky on Monday dropped its anchor in Inagua with 114 cruise ship passengers on board. Greeting the captain, crew and passengers was Agriculture and Fisheries Minister V. Alfred Gray, who also serves as the island’s representative, […]

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Labour Minister Shane Gibson is expected to meet with marine pilots and representatives from the various harbour companies to an effort to resolve issues between the pilots and the companies, the Bahama Journal has learnt. The pilots’ resignations are expected to take effect on Friday. They resigned in protest of the Freeport Harbour Company, Bahamas […]

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FML Web Shops President Craig Flowers has suggested that the government consider eight per cent as a reasonable rate to tax web shops when the industry is regularised this summer. Mr. Flowers, who spoke to the Journal while in Haiti on Saturday where he opened a new web shop, said the government should use the […]

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