The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

In the wake of disgust displayed by a cross section of Bahamians who are displeased with the social and economic state of the country 43 years after independence, Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday that Bahamians despite the circumstances, need to display more national pride going forward. Although he has recently voiced […]

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After a statement by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts refuting claims that his party is corrupt, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie over the weekend called Mr. Roberts delusional. Mr. Collie insisted that the corruption of the Christie led government is “clear” as he reiterated that it is focused solely on “enriching […]

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President of Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union Percival Sweeting passed away yesterday after battling a long-term illness. Mr. Sweeting, who was in his 60s, was the president of the union for over 13 years. Vice President of the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union Ronnie Armbrister said Sweeting’s passing is a tremendous loss for the country. […]

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The government’s decision to issue a travel warning particularly to young men traveling to the United States has not only caught the attention of new organizations worldwide but has drawn some backlash. Mike Pesca, a commentator on a news website named slate.com, called for the warning to be ignored because “Bahamians are safer abroad than […]

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Never one to mince his words Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts wasted no time firing back at comments made by Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis. He asserted that Dr. Minnis should be the last person to talk about fighting corruption as the facts clearly show the FNM as an organization seems to encourage […]

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One man is dead and another left in stable condition after an early morning traffic accident caused major traffic diversions yesterday on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway near the JFK round about.  Police say shortly after 7:00 a.m. they received information of the catastrophe and upon their arrival on the scene they met a black Honda Accord […]

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Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday condemned the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) for feeding the public empty rhetoric, broken promises that has led to empty hotels rooms. Fresh from his campaign launch, the Free National Movement (FNM) leader said according to a report from the Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) it was revealed that key […]

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NASSAU, The Bahamas – To the theme, “Sail Home, Catch the Wind,” paths will very soon lead to the Grand Bahama Homecoming & Regatta at popular Taino Beach.   Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. V. Alfred Gray announced at a press conference, Wednesday, that long-standing Grand Bahama Regatta Committee Member Walton Rolle will […]

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Hours after both candidates for leadership of the Free National Movement held rallies in the capital, DNA leader and former FNM Minister Branville McCartney weighed in on the rift within the FNM. Charging that the leadership race only exposed what was already an obviously fractured party. “I think it’s obvious the divide within the FNM […]

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Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis hosted a mass rally last evening which received a vast number of Free National Movement (FNM) supporters over a smaller number drawn by his opponent in the leadership race, Loretta Butler Turner. Last night, a sea of red flooded Christie Park, to show support for the duo FNM leader Dr. […]

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