The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Labour and National insurance Minister Shane Gibson said based on preliminary results the National Insurance Board (NIB) as of December 2015 collected some $260.5 million during his contribution to the budget debate Monday. The figure, according to Mr. Gibson, is almost $3million dollars under budget. “Other results of operations for the 2015 fiscal year show […]

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The Free National Movement has dealt with a series of in-fighting the past calendar year but a recent move from two senior members seems to have split the party in two.  This past weekend recently sworn in FNM Senator Dr. Duane Sands announced that he would once again be vying for the deputy leader position […]

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The morning silence was broken yesterday in the Woods Alley area as another young man was gunned down on the streets of New Providence. Police report that shortly after 9:00 a.m. they were alerted of gun shots through Woods Alley, off Market Street. Chief Superintendent Clayton Fernander said police are actively investigating this incident. “On […]

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Deputy Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said Bahamas Power and Light will purchase a series of new generators in a bid to combat the recent string of power outages that have plagued various communities in The Bahamas. During his contribution to the 2016/2017 budget debate in the House of Assembly, Mr. Davis spoke about the […]

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works & Urban Development Phillip “Brave” Davis announced several capital work projects that include $1 million dollars in road repairs and major developments through urban renewal throughout the country during his contribution to the budget debate yesterday. Mr. Davis said the ministry’s capital budget allocation this year was $124,614,000 […]

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Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage announced yesterday during his budget contribution in parliament that crime, compared to last year around this, is now down by 29 percent. Minister Nottage noted that the government is working diligently to lower the crime rate with various programs to tackle prolific offenders. “Overall Crime down by 29%,” […]

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The first ever Tru Tru Bahamian Marketplace at the Atlantis Paradise Island drew scores of businesses and interested Bahamians over the weekend.  Vendors, who were invited to attend the marketplace, said they were thankful for the exposure.  Amanda Ferguson of Biggity, a company that produces soy candles, body butters, body scrubs and other all-natural products, […]

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Free National Movement deputy leader hopeful Dr. Duane Sands says he believes the FNM can be better and he and MP for Long Island Loretta Butler-Turner may be the answer to that.  Dr. Sands added that sometimes you “have to rock the boat” and “go against the grain” in hopes that Bahamians will see they […]

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Member of Parliament for MICAL V .Alfred Gray has shot down rumors that have been circulating via social media that the island of Samana Cay has been sold. The island which is extremely vital to Acklins and Crooked Island is an integral part of the out island economy generating revenue streams though various agricultural ventures. […]

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Leader of the Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis amongst a long list of other violence reform tactics proposed hanging as punishment for those who disobey the law during his budget contribution in the House of Assembly Monday morning. Dr. Minnis said the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) during their tenure failed to keep Bahamian citizens safe with […]

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