The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

In the second constitutional referendum in an independent Bahamas, Bahamians overwhelmingly voted no to all four questions that would have amended the constitution to grant equal rights to men and women. It was reported that more than 180,000 Bahamians registered to vote in the referendum. The Family Islands started the “no” trend with North Andros, […]

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With the equality referendum just one day away, Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party Bradley Roberts is admonishing Bahamians to vote yes stating that it will deepen our democracy. Mr. Roberts referenced a number of points for consideration as to why Bahamians should vote yes, despite what the vote NO campaign has suggested. “The idea […]

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A host of nation builders from across the Bahamas were honored Friday at a ceremony at government house. The 2016 investiture of the Queen’s birthday honors at Mount Fitzwilliam highlighted individuals that have made a significant impact in various sectors across the scope of the country ranging from law enforcement to religion. The ceremony, which […]

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The combination of Bahamian food, drinks, music and culture all makes for one thing: a slamming party in the backyard.  And hundreds of Bahamians in the tristate area, American travel agents and journalists were treated to just that. In celebration of Caribbean Week in New York, the Ministry of Tourism hosted a party in the backyard […]

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Caribbean Study reveals that The Bahamas “leapfrogged Jamaica” The Bahamas ranked among the top ten Caribbean countries in culture, entertainment, culinary and adventure, and “leapfrogged” Jamaica to claim the number four spot in absolute rankings, according to the 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index Resonance Report. “The Bahamas leapfrogged Jamaica in this year’s absolute ranking, the […]

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There appears to be more treachery occurring in the Free National Movement (FNM) again putting the leadership of Dr. Hubert Minnis in jeopardy, the Journal understands. There is reportedly an attempt underway by a number of FNM MPs to have Dr. Minnis replaced as Leader of the Opposition. The MPs have reportedly given Dr. Minnis […]

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The life of a man has been claimed over the weekend after a fatal traffic accident in Central Pines Abaco. A 40-year-old man died after striking a utility pole on the S.C. Bootle Highway. On Saturday shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers were called to a scene of a traffic accident where a black 2004 Infiniti […]

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It was a double dose of sadness yesterday as two well respected Bahamians, Retired Sergeant Brady Simms and his wife Princess Simms.  Funeral services were held yesterday at the Bahamas Faith Ministries Diplomat Center on Carmichael Road, as scores of family, friends and associates including members of the judiciary, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and […]

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Immigration and Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said that The Bahamas namely Bimini and Freeport have become passage ways for the smuggling of Chinese. Mr. Mitchell says as of June 1st at the Bahamas Immigration Detention Centre there are 42 Chinese nationals who were apprehended before reaching their intended destination in the United States. “I […]

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Fox Hill Member of Parliament Fred Mitchell amidst controversy yesterday urged his constituents to vote yes and attacked religious leaders pushing persons to vote no referring to their campaign as a deceptive one. The Immigration and Foreign Affairs minister said there is no way the church would go against women as they make up the […]

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