The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Political pundits on all sides of the political divide are expressing surprise that the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray has been allowed to continue as a Cabinet minister, although he has asked to be relieved of his position as minister of local government. Minster Gray’s request to be relieved from a […]

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Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said the removal of V. Alfred Gray only as minister of local government and not minister of agriculture and marine resources makes no sense and it is an insult to Bahamians and the House of Assembly. “I think the prime minister has insulted both the Bahamian populous and […]

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Protests by members of the opposition, Free National Movement, against Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray, resulted in a 15 minute suspension of the House of Assembly yesterday. As Minister Gray attempted to address the Lower Chamber, opposition members continuously blocked him from speaking by slamming their hands on the tables. Speaker […]

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Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damien Gomez said he believes the Jury Amendment Bill 2015 tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday will modernize the country’s justice system by implementing an electronic jury selection process. “In our Commonwealth, Mr. Speaker, the right to trial by jury is a constitutional right. It is an entitlement […]

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Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said the FNM will continue to fight tirelessly until the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray steps down or is fired because the decision to relieve him as minister of local government is offensive. “This decision is offensive and presumes that Bahamians are so apathetic and […]

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Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Peter Turnquest said yesterday that he is “disappointed, but not surprised” at the delay of Baha Mar’s opening, which was scheduled for this Friday. Mr. Turnquest said the setback will significantly impact the country as it is depending on the multi-billion dollar resort for income and employment. […]

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Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville applauded the efforts of the Committee for the Advancement of People (CAP) last Saturday. CAP is a non-profit organization formed in response to the need to encourage social integration, and cultural awareness, and community wellbeing. The committee, headed by former tourism executive Carmeta Miller and Taronya L. Wildgoose, […]

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The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) will undergo major renovations to its Maternity Ward which according to Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez will greatly improve services and bring them in line with international practices. The Maternity Ward at PMH right now has a capacity of 37 beds and 10 nursery cots. An additional 18 beds is […]

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Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said the “Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) fiasco exposes a crisis of leadership” therefore, the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) “must go”. Dr. Minnis’ comments came yesterday during a press conference at BEC’s headquarters on Blue Hill Road, where he explained the governments failed strategies to fix the corporation’s […]

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Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez told a committee of the Organization of American States (OAS) yesterday that The Bahamas is addressing issues of corruption which is a menace to the country. “Corruption is a menace for both developed and developing countries alike. It is particularly relevant for small island developing states where […]

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