The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The bodies of two men, who were murdered in separate incidents, were found yesterday. According to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle, the first victim was identified as 49-year-old Keith Davis of Allen Close. Mr. Davis was found by a relative who had planned to visit him at his residence. “This morning upon entering the yard he […]

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Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Peter Turnquest last Wednesday demanded that the government lower taxes for Bahamians. Focusing mainly on taxation on vehicles and bicycles, Mr. Turnquest, during his contribution to the debate on the 2015/2016 Budget Communication, said this year’s tax relief in the form of lower duty rates on vehicles […]

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The Ministry of Health held its Nursing and Allied Health Cadet Programme’s closing ceremony, June 4, at the ministry. Certificates were presented to those who completed the course which included a total of 76 students from 23 senior high schools, public and private, of New Providence, Grand Bahama, and Eleuthera. Keynote speaker Chief Medical Officer […]

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Member of Parliament for Marco City Greg Moss announced in the House of Assembly yesterday that he intends to resign immediately from the Progressive Liberal Party. Moss said he is not pleased with the present operation of the PLP, therefore he will resign. “By the time I come back to this House Mr. Speaker, you […]

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Proceedings in the House of Assembly were briefly suspended yesterday after Opposition members refused to allow Agriculture Minister and MICAL MP V. Alfred Gray to make his contribution to the Budget debate. The Free National Movement MPs banged the table as Mr. Gray took to the floor. Eventually, House Speaker Dr. Kendal Major scolded the […]

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An airplane believed to be travelling from Pittstown, Crooked Island crashed 14 miles off New Providence yesterday. According to police, the five persons on board were rescued and taken to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base. Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA) Operations Manager Chris Lloyd told The Bahama Journal that he received a report […]

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A major drug bust occurred in North Andros yesterday and according to police the drugs have an estimated street value of $1 million. According to preliminary reports, police said this incident occurred around 3 a.m on Monday. A joint operation team acting on intelligence conducted a search and discovered large amounts of marijuana in a […]

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Graduates of The College of The Bahamas’ Northern Bahamas Campus in Grand Bahama have been challenged to accept the mantle of “the new Bahamian” in building a resilient Bahamas. The college held its final commencement activity of the Spring 2015 season in Grand Bahama on June 4, conferring degrees and certificates on approximately 40 graduates […]

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The Caribbean-United States High Level Citizen Security Dialogue ended with a better understanding and appreciation of what needs to be done to curb the high incidents of violence in the region, according to Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage. Dr. Nottage made this statement during his remarks at the end of the one-day dialogue […]

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Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan in her contribution to the 2015 Budget Debate, June 3, in the House of Assembly said The Bahamas has a competitive model as an international financial services centre that cannot be easily duplicated. “Our people are our best resources. We have some of the most qualified professionals in financial […]

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