The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

It is with great pride and honour that I congratulate Bahamian people everywhere on the occasion of the country’s 41st Independence Anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone in our country’s history, we must reflect on our past journey to appreciate what we have been able to achieve. It is also a time when we must […]

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Just 41 years ago The Bahamas became an independent nation and with that came the ability for Bahamians to express themselves through music, art, dance and various other forms of art and culture. Of course during the month of July each year, many use this time to show their Bahamian pride and creativity by creating […]

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Forty-one years ago, at the hour of midnight, the Union Jack, the symbol of British Colonialism, was lowered for the final time in our country. In its place, was raised, the gold, aquamarine and black flag of a free and independent Bahamas. The dream of equality, freedom and fair play for every citizen of this […]

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Compared to many other countries, 41 years of independence is not a long time. But for a small country like The Bahamas so much has been accomplished over the past four-plus decades, definitely worth celebrating. From achievements in sports, culture, finance, health and politics, among others The Bahamas, although just a dot on the map, […]

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With The Bahamas’ 41st anniversary only a day away, two Bahamians who are being hailed as cultural warriors are letting the public know how it feels to be a part of the select group of 41 persons set to be honoured during the celebrations. This year’s celebrations are under the theme “Celebrating our Culture: A […]

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Sales in straw products are currently at an all time low, according to some local straw vendors who are blaming cruise line advisories for scaring off potential customers. Some vendors in the Nassau Straw Market said some cruise lines are allegedly are telling guests aboard cruise ships not to purchase straw products due to insect […]

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After four years of serving as Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes on Monday night brought bid farewell to that post during an official demission ceremony at Government House. In front of the packed ballroom filled with Sir Arthur’s family, friends, political pillars, members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government, the Free […]

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President of the Bahamas Prison Officers Association (BPOA) Gregory Archer said he is staunchly opposed to Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) hosting its summer youth camp on the prison grounds. Mr. Archer said even though the programme is a wholesome idea, the thought of school kids frolicking on the prison grounds raises security issues for members […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he is still puzzled as to why there was an island-wide blackout last Thursday that essentially brought New Providence to a standstill and promised to get to the bottom of what went wrong at The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC). “I’m still puzzled as to how you could have an […]

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Dame Marguerite Pindling’s appointment as governor general will be a “great unifying symbol” for The Bahamas, said Prime Minister Perry Christie as he tried to silence critics who oppose her appointment to the high office. Dame Marguerite, the widow of the first Bahamian Prime Minister the late Sir Lynden Pindling, will be sworn in during […]

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