The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

For more than three decades, the Holowesko family has been investing in The Bahamas on a range of fronts, including extensive support for a host of local charities. This commitment is set to be redoubled with the announcement that a substantial part of the profits from The Island House (TIH), the Holowesko’s new 30-room boutique […]

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Three major organizations have joined forces to raise awareness regarding careers and studies in technology for women by hosting the first International Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) day in The Bahamas under the theme “Expand Horizons, Change Attitudes.” Cable Bahamas Limited, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), and the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority […]

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A crowd of nearly 200 persons attended a brunch hosted by the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, purchasing donated items and even joining a flash mob to the tune of Pharrell’s hit track “Happy”, all in the name of raising funds for the non-profit organization. The annual event, Luncheon on the Lawn, held at Old […]

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Instead of complaining about the auditor general’s report, Urban Renewal officials should have thanked the auditor general for pointing out their errors and admit to do better, according to former Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash. In a statement Cash said, “The political leaders of Urban Renewal decided to duck, cover and launch a vicious […]

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Investigations into the auditor general’s controversial report are underway, according to Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Hubert Chipman. Mr. Chipman said he was shocked at the personal attack issued against the Auditor General Terrance Bastian because Mr. Bastian was simply carrying out an audit request made by the PAC. “We actually requested it […]

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Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis called Prime Minister Perry Christie’s recent announcement of a lawsuit against FNM Chairman Michael Pintard “a deflection,” which is geared towards silencing the public. “That’s a deflection and the prime minister’s way of suppressing democracy. He knows it’s an old political trick. You bring suits or issues to trial so […]

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Member of Parliament for Tall Pines Leslie Miller called for the reintroduction of capital punishment because he believes justice should be served and criminals need to be taught a lesson. During his contribution to the debate on the Juries Amendment and Parliamentary Elections Amendment Bill 2015 in the House of Assembly yesterday, Miller, whose son […]

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The country’s current crime situation is a result of the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) bad governance over the last three years, according to Member of Parliament for Central Grand Bahama Neko Grant. During his contribution to the debate on Juror’s Amendment Bill in the House of Assembly yesterday, Mr. Grant said the PLP administration for […]

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Free National Movement supporters joined their leader Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday during a protest in Rawson Square, where they reiterated their calls for the resignation of Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray. Dr. Minnis and his team, who were under heavy police supervision in front of the House of Assembly, said the […]

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With a vision for a more accountable and results-oriented government, Prime Minister Perry Christie announced the launch of a process called “transformative governance.” The prime minister’s announcement came during his address at the second annual Conclave of Chambers of Commerce at the Meliá Resort yesterday. Christie explained that the process of “transformative governance” encompasses the […]

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