The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A 12-person jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict on robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery charges against 49-year-old Daphne Knowles however they were unable to reach a verdict on the first count of murder resulting in a hung jury. Represented by attorney Sonia Timothy, Knowles was formally charged with, one count of murder, one count of […]

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Court of Appeal President Dame Anita Allen last night foreshadowed that the adoption of same-sex marriage in The Bahamas is quite probable due to a number of flaws in the country’s Marriage Act and she urged against the harmful rhetoric which she said dominated discussions during the recent Gender Equality Referendum. Dame Anita, who presented […]

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Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said the government realizes how crucial it is to properly equip the RBDF to make them more effective and efficient in combating the ever present criminal threats to Bahamian waters. In a press conference held at the Churchill Building, the minister refered to an incident Monday evening, where a […]

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With the Bahamas ranking number ten in the world, and number one in the Caribbean for recorded rape cases and gender based violence, Free National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie bashed the government for what he said is its failure to protect women. In a recent statement, Mr. Collie charged that this is evident in the […]

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Captain John Bruce of Boat 4 A Day has sailed the world over but has never encountered waters as tranquil and turquoise as The Bahamas. “I’ve been captaining for years now and there is nowhere like The Bahamas,” he said. “I’ve been all around the world, in the Mediterranean, Norway and Sweden. “When it comes […]

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Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Dr. Hubert Minnis says the murder rate under the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) leadership continues to increase and it is either ill equipped or not serious about launching a plan to root out crime. He noted that it was four years ago the PLP promised to eradicate crime, […]

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A Cybercrimes training course officially opened at the Paul Farquharson Conference Center at the Police Headquarters yesterday. The course, which was funded by the Canadian government, is designed to partner Interpol with countries from around the world to address the ever pressing issue of cyber crime. Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said that […]

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Grand Bahama Minister and Pineridge Member of Parliament Dr. Michael Darville says the nation’s second city when compared to the past four years is stronger better and definitely headed into the right direction as the Christie administration has invested some $86.3 million dollars into the economy. During his contribution towards the budget debate in assembly […]

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Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville announced in Parliament yesterday that a recent contract was awarded to upgrade the Grand Bahama Sporting facility.  Dr. Darville said with the accomplishments of so many athletes from Grand Bahama, a proper sporting facility is needed.  “Grand Bahama has a record of success as it relates to producing […]

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Tragedy struck the New Bethlehem Baptist Church Sunday as one of their longest serving members became the nation’s latest murder victim. Ivan Cleare was gunned down at Scotiabank on Jerome Avenue and his death not only affected his immediate family but his spiritual one as well, with the leader of his church having received the […]

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