The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

After weeks of speculation and swirling rumours about the fate of the company, 33 employees of Hard Rock Café learned yesterday that the company’s local franchise had immediately seized operations leaving the workers uncertain about whether they will be given any form of a severance package. The employees said they were informed Monday evening that […]

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The first pastors’ meeting of the Global United Fellowship (GUF) was held last week at the Embassy Suites in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Presiding Bishop Neil C. Ellis passionately outlined the overall mission, specific ministerial touchstones, organisational structure and key appointments of the fellowship – which in only eight months has amassed more than 300 […]

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Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said yesterday that gang leaders in the country have racked up so much street credential that they now similar to charities in certain communities. Dr. Nottage was addressing a small group of students and young professionals at the 2nd Annual Consultation on Youth, Crime and Violence. According to […]

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Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said he finds the recent spate of killings on the island of Grand Bahama “rather unusual.” The minister said as much to reporters yesterday after being asked about the recent increase in crime on the island which recorded three homicides in less than three days, one of which […]

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An historical site in an Over-the-Hill neighborhood is set to get a much needed facelift. For years, the gravesite of businessman, developer and co-founder of the Bain Town community Alexander Bain II has been neglected. “Look at the gravesite,” President of the Bain and Grants Town Advancement Association Rev. Dr. C.B. Moss said pointing. “It […]

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Police are investigating another apparent drowning in the capital after police found the body of a woman floating face down in waters near the southern end of Potter’s Cay Dock around 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning. On the scene was Press Liaison Officer Superintendent Stephen Dean who said the identity of the female is unknown but […]

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Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) helped Cruise Shipping Miami celebrate the 30th anniversary of their cruise ship convention by hosting a Bahamian-style reception for participating clients. Cruise Shipping Miami is an international exhibition, and the cruise industry’s premier global event, held annually in Miami, Florida at the Miami Beach Convention Centre, and attracts anywhere from 900 […]

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Preliminary data from the Central Bank of the Bahamas’ Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, for February 2014 suggest a lacklustre outturn for the tourism sector over the last month. According to the report released last week, the data analysed reflected persistent sluggishness in the high value-added stopover visitor segment. “Based on a sample of large […]

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Police in Grand Bahama have issued a wanted bulletin for a man suspected of incest. Maxene Baptiste, 35, of the Mudd, Abaco, is wanted by the Central Detective Unit in Abaco for questioning in reference to the incident. He stands at 5’6’ tall, slim built with brown complexion and short hair. Police are asking anyone […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday urged Caribbean countries to focus on developing a strategic human development policy in order to remain competitive in the global financial sector. As keynote speaker during the opening of the Caribbean International Financial Services Forum at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel, the prime minister, who also serves Minister of Finance […]

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