The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Warning that young people are no longer content “to be left behind” Dr. Daniel Johnson, Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture outlined the Bahamas government’s ambitious plan to utilize $20 million in the upcoming fiscal budget for the development of employment and training projects designed to tackle the high level of youth unemployment. He revealed […]

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While Grand Bahama is a popular tourism location, it has recently been seeking to improve its attractiveness to tourists. Some surveys indicated that there needed to be more fun activities on the island, maximising the sun and sand Grand Bahama is already known for. The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) in seeking to improve the […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell announced in the House of Assembly yesterday that the wait time for passports is now 12 weeks. It was recently announced that the wait time to obtain a passport was eight weeks however, the Mitchell said, that is not so due to the challenges at the Passport […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell gave an update on the recent apprehensions of illegal immigrants yesterday during his contribution to the debate in the House of Assembly. On Tuesday, some 67 immigrants were apprehended in Exuma and this, according to the minister, has been happening way too frequently. “Illegal migration continues to […]

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Minister of Tourism Obediah Wilchcombe recently strongly urged tourism leaders from around the world to become more creative with tourism tactics. He was one of the featured speakers at the recent United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Conference on “Multi Destinational Opportunities for Regional Integration” in Port au Prince, Haiti. Secretary General of the United […]

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Leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Branville McCartney yesterday encouraged the labour force to continue to fight for their rights in the wake of this year’s Labour Day. Mr. McCartney, while paying respects to the late Sir Randol Fawkes, former trade unionist and often referred to as the “Father of Labour”, motivating today’s labour […]

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A Home Going Service was held for Leviticus ‘Vittie’ Thomas in Pelican Point this past weekend. Mr. Thomas was dearly appreciated, and missed, by the Grand Bahama community. The Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis said that even before there was Urban Renewal, ‘Vittie’ Thomas assisted the development of marching bands and organized music and was […]

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Graduates of The College of The Bahamas’ School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) have been challenged to embrace their roles in shaping healthcare policies and help build capacity in the sector. Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean, in his address to the graduates at the Pinning Ceremony held recently as part of the […]

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Homeowners with property taxes can expect a reduction in their real property tax, as the government has decided to reduce this tax from 0.75 per cent to 0.625 per cent. According to the Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis, in the upcoming billing exercise the idea is to lower the tax rate in hopes […]

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The budget debate opened in the House of Assembly on Wednesday with the Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis reiterating the prime minister’s sentiment on the country’s economy having a bright future. Last Wednesday during his 2015/2016 Budget Communication, Prime Minister Perry Christie told the House of Assembly that the country’s budget deficit decreased […]

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