The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Young men armed and dangerous are apparently taking aim at each other and firing on their assumed enemies. For a long time, police have had to contend with this phenomenon in New Providence, in particular where pedestrians and motorcyclists are being shot and at times fatally wounded. Retaliatory violence appears to be behind two early […]

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Two men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a home invasion that resulted in the murder of 44-year-old Andre Cartwright. Tiano D’Haiti, 23, of Thompson Lane is accused of murder and burglary while his accomplice, 24-year-old Kevin Andrews of Montell Heights, is charged with accessory after the fact. The two who […]

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Warren Levarity, one of the founding fathers of the Free National Movement (FNM) passed away on Sunday at age 82, his family has confirmed. Levarity’s political career like that of so many of the country’s politicians started with the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). A son of Grand Bahama, from a young age Levarity quickly involved […]

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Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of The Bahamas, expressed her deepest sympathy regarding the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of nine people including prominent leader Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife, Pastor Ruth Ann Munroe. “This event has brought sadness to many Bahamians and to people across the world where Dr. […]

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COB HOSPITALITY STUDENTS TOUR LPIA Hospitality majors from the College of The Bahamas’ Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute recently toured Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) to find out what it takes to run the country’s major gateway. From an extensive look at the bag-weight imaging system (BWIS) to behind the scenes communications rooms, students saw […]

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The black box from the jet that crashed into a recycling pit in Grand Bahama on Sunday has been recovered after Department of Civil Aviation officials were finally able to begin investigations yesterday into the wreck that killed nine. According to a statement released by the government, The Department Of Civil Aviation has informed that […]

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Single storey units proving instant success story of marina living community, new phase to offer single and 2-storey options Palm Cay announced today it will open reservations slightly ahead of schedule for the third phase of its luxury condominium complex, The Anchorage, following demand that outpaced supply for the first two phases. Developers of the […]

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London, England: The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is looking to the Middle East as it seeks to diversify its markets and attract more visitors to The Islands of The Bahamas. According to tourism Deputy Director Tommy Thompson, senior tourism executives held several discussions with tour operators from that region during World Travel Market (WTM) in […]

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A man is detained in hospital under heavy police guard after being shot by police during an armed robbery Saturday evening, according to police. According to reports around 7:30 p.m., the suspect armed with a handgun walked into a convenience store located Sea Breeze Lane and demanded cash. The cashier followed the suspect’s orders and […]

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The country recorded its 101st murder Sunday night after police said the victim was gunned down. Up to press time details remained sketchy, but police confirmed that someone was shot dead at Seymour Street in Yellow Elder Gardens.

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