The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

CEO of Island Luck Sebas Bastian unveiled 10 awardees yesterday who were successful in his recently launched OWN Bahamas initiative. According to Mr. Bastian, the organization received 1,057 submissions from applicants seeking to establish their own business. However, only 10 candidates were granted the opportunity to “own a part of their Bahamas.” “I’m pleased to […]

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The new $250,000 casino-style Island Luck web shop was officially opened yesterday at the Village Road Shopping Centre. This newest addition to the company’s chain of gaming houses is the first web shop to have a fully functioning drive-thru equipped with state-of-the-art slot machines. Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian said his company is seeking ways […]

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President of the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) Fred Smith, QC, praises the government for taking a stand on the world stage, against discrimination on the basis of sexual preference. “The GBHRA would like, of course, to see a similar level of concern for human rights and international norms extended to the government’s current […]

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Leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Branville McCartney wants the Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell to resign following Mr. Bell’s recent comments made in the Senate. Mr. McCartney made calls for Mr. Bell’s resignation during a press conference on Tuesday, where he expressed that “Mr. Bell has to go”. The DNA […]

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Leader of The Bahamas Constitution Party Ali McIntosh said Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray should resign immediately. The leader of the 10 member party that launched its 2017 election campaign on Tuesday said “Gray needs to go!” According to McIntosh, Prime Minister Perry Christie has failed The Bahamas and should not […]

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As an aerospace engineer, Aisha Bowe has used her imagination and creativity to contribute to space exploration. But it wasn’t until college that anyone ever encouraged her to pursue studies in a science discipline. When that happened, it became a life changer. A former aerospace engineer and mission engineer at NASA Ames Research Centre and […]

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Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts told Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis to “stop hating” on Prime Minister Perry Christie and try to “match him in the coliseum of governance.” Roberts’ comments came in an open letter written yesterday to Dr. Minnis, where he responded to statements made by Dr. Minnis during a […]

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Chairman of the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) Paul Major said Trinidadian Soca star Machel Montano will not be paid $100,000 to perform at the upcoming Junkanoo Carnival. Responding to incorrect reports, Major said in a statement yesterday that guest artists for the Music Masters concert, which includes Montano and Baha Men, will be paid […]

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President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) Belinda Wilson has been suspended once again, according to Minister of Education, Science, and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald. Without detailing the reasons as to why Mrs. Wilson is under suspension, Mr. Fitzgerald said yesterday that her suspension will not impact pending negotiations with the union. “We received information […]

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Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson said he is disappointed in Scotiabank’s restructuring exercise because it will result in a number of employees being laid off. Mr. Gibson, who referred to Scotia’s restructuring exercise as inconvenient and unacceptable, said the organization’s decision raises major concern and perhaps forces a review of the country’s […]

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