The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Subsequent to last Friday’s petition to the Bahamas Supreme Court for the winding up of Baha Mar and the summons for the appointment of a provisional liquidator and following intensive weekend consultations with Baha Mar, China Construction and EXIM Bank, the attorney general yesterday requested that a hearing of the summons for the appointment of […]

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Leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Branville McCartney said after weeks of selling the country false hope about the future of Baha Mar, Prime Minister Perry Christie has finally revealed that “things have fallen apart concerning the resort.” McCartney said based on the contents of many media reports, the government’s most recent attempts to […]

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A family fun day picnic, Androsia-themed fashion show, Junkanoo rush-out, church service and cocktail reception were the highlights of this year’s 42nd Bahamas Independence Celebrations hosted by the Bahamas Consul General’s Office in Atlanta. Joining the festivities this year was Tim Whaddell of Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken, who came on board as a partner to treat […]

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Attorneys representing the parties objecting Baha Mar’s application for the Bahamas Supreme Court to recognize its Chapter 11 bankruptcy order, stood on one accord yesterday and requested the dismissal of the resort’s petition sooner rather than later. Baha Mar, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware court three weeks ago, recently asked a […]

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Young people between the ages of 15 to 24 make up about 16 percent of the Bahamian population. A reality, which Prime Minister Perry Christie believes determines where emphasis should be placed in order to ensure the country’s success in the future. Mr. Christie expressed this sentiment while addressing attendants at a one-day workshop held […]

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As the earliest Anglican Church in Bain and Grants Town, St. Agnes Church has served as an integral part of these communities, fulfilling its role to minister to residents there and providing the impetus for their early growth and progress. In celebration of the 170th anniversary of the dedication of St. Agnes Anglican Church, during […]

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The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture made a presentation to various Grand Bahama Junkanoo group leaders on Friday, July 17, 2015, rewarding them for their participation in the New Year’s Junkanoo Parade. Present for the occasion was Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, who congratulated the participating groups. “We are very pleased with […]

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The Department of Immigration successfully prosecuted three people on July 13 for harbouring illegal persons under the Amended Immigration Act. According to the department, three Haitians, who held legal work permits to live and work in The Bahamas, Estilus Tide, Robenson Guerrier and Sinfilien Remy were found guilty of the offences as charged. Their permits […]

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While the parties involved in the Baha Mar debacle are expected to appear in court this morning, Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is urging the parties to settle their dispute outside court. During his televised national address yesterday on the Baha Mar debacle, Dr. Minnis warned the parties that court proceedings should be […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell said he is offended by a recent letter Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian sent to his employees addressing them as “Baha Mar Citizens” and suggesting that the resort’s debacle is the Bahamian government’s fault. “Let me get this straight. There are only citizens of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. […]

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