The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A 30-year-old female is in police custody after she was arrested by officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) for possession of dangerous drugs. Reports are that on Friday, shortly after 2:00 p.m. DEU officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Epson Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama where they discovered in a plastic bag […]

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The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has lost one of its heavy financiers. Super Value President Rupert Roberts on Friday formally announced his decision to team up with the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), after being “burned” by both governments during and after the multi-million dollar New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP). “Going back, you had the […]

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Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage has denied having any knowledge of or involvement in the seizure of a cellphone and laptop computers from the home of the Free National Movement (FNM). Last Thursday FNM Chairman Daron Cash was greeted at his home by police officers who then took his belongings in search of […]

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The Minister with responsibility for the Family Islands, V. Alfred Gray said yesterday that if he were to rate the roads on the Family Islands he would give them a passing grade. Questions were raised yesterday after another Family Island traffic fatality was reported on Cat Island late Saturday night. A man was killed in […]

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A freak accident at a junkyard on Joe Farrington Road left a man dead yesterday after he was reportedly crushed to death by a tractor. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Reports are that the victim is believed to be a worker at CRT Enterprises Limited. When The Bahama Journal arrived on […]

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The three men accused of shooting 10 people and killing four of them, in Fox Hill last December were arraigned in the Supreme Court on Friday. Peter Rolle, 29 and co-accused 25-year-old Jermaine Curry and 22-year-old Justin Williams all stood before Senior Justice Jon Isaacs for their Supreme Court arraignment last week. They were each […]

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Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said despite a Supreme Court ruling handed down last week not much will change when it comes to the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) being able to hold meetings on school campuses during school hours. On Friday BUT President Belinda Wilson dubbed the right month court battle a victory. “I’m glad […]

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Just days after the Bahamian men accused of the attempted murder of a Canadian tourist on Christmas Day 2010 were acquitted of the charges, the visitor to The Bahamas has issued a warning to others seeking to vacation in the country, according to online reports. New Brunswick resident Mitch Nini told Global News that he […]

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Marching into the crowded ballroom at the Melia Resort with their signature fraternity stroll and remarkably dapper attire were 50 young men who represented the strength of those who completed the 16-week Gentlemen’s Club programme. Soon after they arrived, their escorts graced the ballroom wearing beautiful gowns to dance with the gents; truly it was […]

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Over the weekend police officials were investigating yet another murder in the capital. Police said they are requesting the public’s assistance in solving the shooting incident that has left one man dead and another detained in hospital Friday night. According to reports, shortly after 9:00 p.m. the deceased along with another man were walking on […]

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