The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Prime Minister Perry Christie recently revealed that the much anticipated gaming bill is riddled with issues; however he assures that the government has made significant progress so far. “We’re finished with the constitutional legislation that we’ve put in parliament, we’re finished with VAT that we’ve put in parliament, we have the gaming legislation now , […]

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Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis on Sunday renewed his party’s call for the resignation of Parliamentary Secretary Reward Wells noting that the inaction from the prime minister on the issue and lack of transparency are proof that the government is trying to cover up what appears to be a ‘shady’ deal. “As we all now […]

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Police on Eleuthera are investigating the death of a man following a fishing trip on Saturday. According to reports, shortly before 2:00p.m., the victim was fishing with his brother off Harbour Island, when he began to experience severe chest pains while diving in the water. The victim was rushed to a local clinic in critical […]

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Tourism Minister Obie Wilchombe has dubbed this year’s Summer Junkanoo Festival a success but says there is a need for more cultural Bahamian activities. The music of Junkanoo rang out through Bay Street as every major group participated in the final weekend of competition during this year’s Summer Junkanoo Festival, “We think the message is […]

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Police are investigating a traffic accident that has left a man dead and a woman fighting for her life in hospital. According to preliminary reports the accident happened shortly after 4:00a.m. Sunday. A white Honda Civic vehicle, driven by a female who was accompanied by a male passenger was traveling south along Bethel Avenue North, […]

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Three men were transported for medical care following a brawl at a local night club. According to reports, shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday three men were involved in an altercation with a group of men at a club located on Gladstone Road, resulting in the three men being stabbed about the body. The men […]

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Artisans of Festival Place are upset after recent statements made about their relocation which they deem untrue. Last week, Janet Johnson, director of Festival Place, suggested that vendors were happy about the move from inside the facility to the outdoors on Prince George Wharf. She also stated that the vendors were seeing better sales as […]

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Dairy Queen Restaurant and franchise announced on Thursday that it will have its first Miracle Treat Day in The Bahamas. On August 14, $2.00 from every Blizzard treat sold will be donated to sick children in The Bahamas. The objective of this day is to help as many children as possible in the Bahamas. “Miracle […]

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The Bahamas last week welcomed over 100 cardiologists from throughout the Caribbean and North American for the 29th annual Caribbean Cardiac Society’s scientific meeting. Officially opening the three-day event was Prime Minister Perry Christie, who noted that with cardiovascular disease being so prevalent in the country, such conferences provide an opportunity to advance the dialogue […]

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As The Bahamas Telecommunications Company braces itself for the arrival of competition in the cellular market next year, the company’s focus has become to regain the trust of its customers, newly appointed CEO Leon Williams has said. Mr. Williams, who appeared as a guest on Jones and Company Sunday, admitted that BTC is not currently […]

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