The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Hubert Chipman yesterday gave an update on his call for a public hearing concerning the construction of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI). Mr. Chipman called for the public hearing nearly a month ago and he has since written to Speaker of the House of Assembly Kendal […]

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“I did not develop ideas for innovation because I had choices. I developed them because I had no choice,” said President of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies, Atario Mitchell in kicking off his speech to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Conclave held under the theme, “Ideas and Innovation: Making The Bahamas A More Competitive Region.” […]

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An accident on the construction site at Baha Mar has claimed the life of a Bahamian male employee. Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean said police received reports yesterday of a fatal incident at Baha Mar around 11:30 a.m. “We cannot classify this incident as yet so we are interviewing persons. We are working hand- […]

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Urban Renewal officials disputed claims of fraud made by the auditor general concerning its Small Homes Repair Programme yesterday. At a press conference held at Urban Renewal’s headquarters, Co-chair of Urban Renewal Algernon Allen challenged the report’s call for “transparency and due diligence,” stating that the audit report holds “erroneous statements.” Mr. Allen said “despite […]

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President of the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) Fred Smith, QC, said an effective immigration policy must start at a country’s border therefore, he agrees with Prime Minister Perry Christie’s statement on immigration, given at the recent Summit of the Americas in Panama. “We are in total agreement with Mr. Christie’s assessment that human […]

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The Ministry for Grand Bahama in conjunction with the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization held a town hall meeting Monday, which focused on environmental issues affecting persons residing in the industrial zone. The meeting was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Lewis Yard and attracted persons […]

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The stage is set for an explosive Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (BJC) Kickoff weekend in Grand Bahama when the legendary T-Connection and a Bahamian all-star lineup, including Jay Mitchell, pull out all the stops at the first ever non-stop cultural party on April 17-18. Thousands will flock to Taino Beach, which is being transformed into a […]

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Firefighters were called to the scene of a structural fire that occurred around 5 p.m. yesterday on Cumberland Street, just north of Government House. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force Director of Fire Services Walter Evans, firefighters arrived on the scene three minutes after receiving a report of the fire and they met flames […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie called on the leaders of countries in the Americas, with influence on the decision-making process of financial lending institutions, to support the institutions’ policy reforms. According to Christie, the support is necessary because countries that need development financing from the financial lending institutions are often faced with issues of credit worthiness. […]

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Thousands of Bahamians, young and old, joined The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism last weekend at the 2015 ‘It’s a Bahamian Ting’ Concert, held on Saturday, April 11, at Arawak Cay. The live extravaganza featured all local performing artists and showcased free-to-the-public performances, as the ministry begins the countdown to Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Festival this coming […]

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