The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Prime Minister Perry Christie said that he and the government’s commitment to the access of affordable healthcare and improved quality of health for all Bahamians remains unequivocal. During Wednesday’s reading of the 2016/2017 Budget Communication, Mr. Christie revealed that through a joint effort with various organizations that include, the National Health Insurance (NHI)Bahamas secretariat, the […]

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The road to cellular liberalisation has entered its final stages as the licencing of a new company will occur in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed during his 2016/2017 Budget Communication in the House of Assembly Wednesday.  The new company, NewCo., has been formed to hold the cellular licence.  The Bahamian public will […]

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Tragedy struck the Broadcasting Cooperation of the Bahamas (BCB) yesterday amid celebrations of its 80th anniversary. Scott Richards, 48, was found dead of apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officials were prompted to the discovery shortly after 9:35 after a lifeless body was discovered about 100 feet away from a vehicle in the area […]

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The latest fleet in the “army of educators” as The College of The Bahamas President Dr. Rodney D. Smith addressed them was formally welcomed into a network of professional educators on Tuesday, 24th May 2016 at the annual Teachers’ Commissioning Ceremony held at The College’s Performing Arts Centre in Oakes Field. Approximately one hundred twenty […]

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A demonstration was held in Rawson Square this morning on the heels of the 2016 budget communication. The protest was led by S. Ali Mcintosh servant leader of the Bahamas Constitution Party, as well as officials from the Democratic National Alliance. This was in response to an alleged letter that detailed an exorbitant amount of […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced during his budget communication in the lower chamber, that after successful negotiations in Beijing with China Exim Bank, China State Engineering and The Bahamas Government, China Construction America (CCA) remains contracted to complete the stalled Baha Mar project.   This announcement came just days after a group called “Baha […]

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In an effort to provide relief to consumers and businesses, Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced a number of customs duty reductions. During his 2016/2017 budget communication yesterday, Mr. Christie said the government is proposing to      extend the City of Nassau Revitalization Act for another year to June 30, 2017; extend the Family Island Development Encouragement […]

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In an effort to reach at –risk unemployed youth in the country Prime Minister Perry Christie announced that the government would allocate $22 million dollars for training and apprenticeship programs.   Mr.Christie made the announcement yesterday during his presentation of the 2016/2017 budget communication in the House of Assembly.   He began by noting that […]

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The Free National Movement (FNM) called Wednesday morning’s Budget Communication presented by Prime Minster Perry Christie, exhausting, dull and unimaginative. Immediately following an almost three hour reading by the prime minister, the FNM responded saying the budget was not for the Bahamian people, trite and overall disappointing. Speaking on behalf of the opposition was the […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday in the House of Assembly said that homeowners qualifying for the government’s forthcoming mortgage relief programme will cause a 20 per cent to 25 per cent reduction in mortgage payments. Mr. Christie said the mortgage relief programme will give residents “a chance to get back on track”. This relief programme, […]

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