The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Over 400 employees from the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) along with their families, invested in their health over the weekend. GBS which is one of the biggest ship repair companies in the region, houses three floating docks that feature all the capabilities and resources for dry-docking, repairs, upgrades and conversions of ships, as well as […]

Read the full story

A man was stabbed to death yesterday at Potter’s Cay Dock. According to police reports, shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a man was involved in an argument with another man at Potter’s Cay Dock. During that argument, one of the men stabbed the other critically injuring him. Shortly after, the victim was rushed to […]

Read the full story

Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville announced a gospel concert in aid of former Parliamentarian Pastor Lindy Russell’s medical expenses at a press conference on Monday at the Ministry of Grand Bahama. The concert is scheduled for June 7, 2015 at the Eight Mile Rock High School Gymnasium. Dr. Darville said as a result […]

Read the full story

An American based organization “Horse Shows in the Sun” (HITS) announced its partnership with Bahamas Roadmasters on Tuesday to host The Bahamas Half Marathon/10K and HITS Running Festivals Half Marathon Championships. The event which is slated for November 22 and it will not only bring international attention, but yield economic growth for the Bahamian economy. […]

Read the full story

In a move to meet customer requests for additional pay centres, Cable Bahamas has partnered with Cash ‘N Go to offer alternative sites for subscribers to make bill payments. As of this week, Cable Bahamas customers in New Providence can visit one of the six Cash ‘N Go locations on the island to pay for […]

Read the full story

Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Bradley Roberts said the country is on its way to economic recovery. He made this comment yesterday during the PLP’s third Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving at Mount Tabor Church. As the PLP continues into its third year of governance, Mr. Roberts gave remarks and in doing so mentioned […]

Read the full story

The Nurses ‘Leadership for Change’ graduation ceremony was held at Le Chateau on the Green last Friday, where 15 nurses were presented with their Inaugural LFC certificates. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville, Senator Tanisha Tynes thanked the nurses for their invaluable contribution to the healthcare of Bahamians and […]

Read the full story

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, led a delegation to the Rhode Island National Guard, Civil Support Team and Federal Emergency Management Agency Region One Hazardous Material Response Exercise. The workshop was held in Warwick, Rhode Island, United States from May 4-7, 2015. Representing NEMA was Operations and Training Officer Luke Bethel. Other members of […]

Read the full story

Police announced that three male suspects will be arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court today at noon where they will be formally charged with three separate murders. The first suspect is a 16-year-old male of Taylor Street, who will be charged for the murder of Steven Newland that occurred at Ida Street on April 20, 2015. […]

Read the full story

A major search and rescue operation is under way to find two fishermen who went missing in waters off Great Harbor Cay in the Berry Islands last Saturday. The two men Dwayne Deangelo Winder, 23, and Leslie Travis Winder, 25, both of William Dean Senior Highway, Bullocks Harbour, left that island on a fishing trip […]

Read the full story