The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Police are searching for two suspects involved in multiple armed robberies and two shooting incidents. Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday a man was shot by another man on Malcom Road. According to preliminary reports, he was shot in the hand and stomach before he fled on foot. He was rushed to hospital where he is […]

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Nearly six months after the government announced it would spend $10 million on oil spill remediation efforts, petrochemical pollution remains a serious threat to the sensitive marine environment throughout The Bahamas, but particularly at Clifton Bay, environmentalists say. Vanessa Haley-Benjamin, CEO of the fast-growing social and environmental movement Save The Bays (STB), said recent complaints […]

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Minister of Social Services Melanie Griffin announced on Wednesday that the time for Family Islands to experience an easier way of obtaining food assistance is fast approaching. While presenting an update in the House of Assembly on the recently launched reloadable prepaid card for beneficiaries of the food services programme, the minister announced that islands […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie said CARICOM member states strongly support the Arms Trade Treaty and the region has made a significant step in trying to end the illegal arms trade which has “bathed societies in blood.” As he addressed the EU – CELAC Summit in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, Prime Minister Christie, in his capacity […]

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Men, take note . . . this is how you surprise your wife. William Cartwright set the bar exceptionally high for men everywhere after he recently surprised his new bride with . . . wait for it . . . her very own home. Cartwright, better known by his stage name, Najie Dun, orchestrated the […]

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Minister of Social Services Melanie Griffin told members of the Opposition to refrain from trying to “destroy the good name of the country for political gain.” During her contribution to the 2015/2016 Budget Debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Minister Griffin said the PLP government is doing their part and will continue to […]

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Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson shared the government’s plans to address the country’s labour issues during the 104th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday. The conference, sponsored by the International Labour Organization (ILO), establishes and adopts international labour standards and acts as a forum for discussion of […]

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Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a shooting incident that has left a man dead. It happened around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Police said they received reports of a shooting incident near Bass Lane and Murchinson Drive. When officers arrived at the scene they found the 39-year-old man lying on his back suffering from multiple […]

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The Bahamas National Citizens Coalition (BNCC) on Wednesday launched the Bahamas National Coalition Party (BNCP). The launch of the BNCP represents the BNCC’s transition to a political party. The new political party has plans to bring systemic, fundamental and structural change in their first, if won, 100 days of office, and the party is equipped […]

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With 32 national parks to manage, BNT had a definite cause for celebration with the recent $35,000 donation from long time supporter Aqua Cat. Included in the donation was $25,000 directly from Aqua Cat and their clients, with the remainder funds coming in from BNT’s Dive Tag program. Aqua Cat is one of the first […]

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