The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Assistant Commissioner of Police Hulan Hanna said bullying has always been an issue among students, however, he said it has now escalated to more serious schoolyard fights and called on parents to begin curbing this dangerous behaviour in the home. ACP Hanna addressed the issue while speaking to primary school students at Queen’s College on […]

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With the crawfish season now closed, making it illegal for fishermen to go in search of this catch, local fishermen have expressed concern that this off period could become peak season for foreign poachers to rape Bahamian waters. Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister V. Alfred Gray acknowledged this concern Tuesday and noted that while poaching […]

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An International Marine Pilots official publicly criticised The Bahamas over the handling of marine pilots in Grand Bahama who recently resigned from their posts due to a number of safety concerns at the harbour and in order to form an independent body. The pilots who are members of The Bahamas Marine Pilots Association (BMPA) have […]

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A local funeral home that has had its electricity supply cut off since December is now operating solely on a mini-generator and residents living adjacent to the Kemuel Cox Funeral and Cremation Centre are complaining about potential environmental and health hazards. One female neighbour who wanted to remain anonymous said Wednesday that president of the […]

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Scores of friends, family and well-wishers gathered at Christian Discipleship Ministries International (CDMI) on Sunday to celebrate the life of 104-year-old missionary, Elder Maria McSweeney. Although her physical strength has diminished over the years, it is her mental wit and sound advice that allows Elder McSweeney to serve her true purpose in ministry. Born on […]

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While most 18-year-olds were getting ready for college, buying their first cars or moving out of their parents’ home, Joyce Brennen was readying herself for the biggest fight of her life – her battle with cancer. Her cancer journey began in 2006 when she started experiencing pain in her leg. She admits she dismissed the […]

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Board of Directors at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday, finally responded to comments that the company was in the process of outsourcing hundreds of jobs, calling the allegations “irresponsible accusations.” In a brief press statement issued Wednesday, BTC Chairman Phil Bentley and Deputy Chairman Rowena Bethel said the board noted the recent speculation regarding […]

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The British man visiting family members in Grand Bahama who was killed during a home invasion there has been identified as 56-year-old Edgar George Dart of Winnipeg, Canada. Online reports yesterday revealed more details about Dart and noted that he was farmer from and operated a feed business. Police said it was around 7:00 Tuesday […]

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The government is reportedly proceeding with an unlawful process as it seeks to privatise The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC). Leader of Opposition Business in the Upper Chamber Senator Carl Bethel yesterday charged that the Christie administration is proposing to “sell” BEC, yet it has no legal authority to do so. “How did we get here,” […]

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Two Bahamian pilots and a Canadian man are expected to appear in court sometime this week after being busted at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) Monday evening in connection with a huge drug seizure. Acting on intelligence, officers from both the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the United States’ Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headed […]

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