The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Leader of the Free National Movement Dr. Hubert Minnis weighed in on Sunday with regards to the vexing island-wide blackout that left thousands of Bahamians outraged over the weekend. “Why you think we’re in this fiasco with BEC? They can’t make a decision again, and now it’s in the hands of the prime minister. God […]

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Two teens were sent to prison yesterday in connection with the drive-by shooting on Plantol Street last month which left two men dead and two others in critical condition. Deano Nixon and Keith Allen, both 18 years old, were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two counts of murder for the deaths of Henry […]

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Following the weekend’s island-wide blackout, some business owners are still upset about the damage it has caused and they are now counting their losses. The disruption in electricity supplies throughout New Providence and Paradise Island affected businesses such as convenience stores, fast food restaurants, resorts and hotels. Even though the electricity was restored on Sunday, […]

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President of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) Union Paul Maynard said yesterday that the weekend’s island-wide blackout was caused by the corporation’s ancient equipment. Maynard’s comments came following the assertion by BEC’s Chairman Leslie Miller that the island-wide blackout was caused by neglect. During yesterday’s broadcast of the radio talk show Issues of the Day, […]

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The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) and the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) are partnering on an initiative to create economic opportunities for indigenous material producers during the upcoming Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival and the Youth Culture Fest. The initiative is expected to link scores of Family Island suppliers of local materials like sisal and […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie praised George Markantonis as the man of the hour who had the right qualities to meet the particular challenges that faced Atlantis resort when he took the helm nine years ago. Mr. Christie admitted to mixed emotions on having to say farewell to Mr. Markantonis, President and Managing Director of Brookfield […]

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Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville spoke on the importance of healthy eating during Consumer Education Month last Friday. Being held under the theme, ‘The Consumer’s Right to Healthy Food,’ Dr. Darville said it was a pleasure for him to speak on the importance of healthy living and to educate the consumer on the […]

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A man accused of taking the life of a one-year-old boy was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court last Friday. Court documents indicate that 21-year-old Samuel Mackey of Croton Street intentionally caused the death of Patrick McKenzie on March 6. According to reports, the baby was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) in an unresponsive state […]

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In an attempt to “Bahamianize” the upcoming Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, a slate of veteran Bahamian musicians have decided to lend their full support to the festivities by holding a prelude concert on April 11 at Arawak Cay entitled “It’s a Bahamian Ting”. Kirkland “K.B.” Bodie, Eugene “Geno-D” Davis, Ira Storr, Philip “Spider” Fernander, Clay “Q-Pid” […]

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The government is considering several critical amendments to the Constitution of The Bahamas to fulfil its commitment to the promotion and protection of the human rights of women. Minister of Social Services Melanie Griffin made the announcement during the United Nations (UN) Women’s Forum last Monday. “Once approved by both Houses, the amendments will open […]

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