The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Disney Cruise Lines’ decision to scrap plans to develop Egg Island has found favor with several conservation and environmental groups.  The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), Waterkeepers Bahamas (WB) and Save The Bays (STB) have all applauded the company for its change of heart.  Disney had planned to build a cruise ship port on Egg Island, […]

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Urban Works and Development Philip Davis has promised to make pipe portable water accessible to residents throughout the capital and the Family Islands “in short order.” In fact, he anticipates the water works will begin later this summer. “Here in New Providence, works are underway to install a pipe […]

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Another group of illegal Cuban migrants have been captured. Defence Force officers were on routine patrol when they intercepted a 20-ft makeshift motor vessel approximately two nautical miles east of Highbourne’s Cay in the Exuma Sound around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The 14 undocumented Cuban males were subsequently taken aboard the Defence Force vessel and transported […]

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The Free National Movement (FNM) heads into a crucial week as the party readies itself for a leadership battle that pits the incumbent against his former deputy. FNM chief Dr. Hubert Minnis and his deputy, East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest are hoping to retain the two top spots as they go head to head […]

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By P.J. Malone It appears that we are squandering an opportunity to add diversity to our economic growth potential by refusing the contributions of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to The Bahamas in the area of stem cell research and medical tourism. From time to time in the Bahamas, we have allowed ourselves to get upset […]

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Some 90% of the country’s inmates are set to reenter society within the next 10 years, a reality that begs the needs for proper rehabilitation; this is where the Bahamas Parole Re-entrée Steering committee comes in. The group, whose job is to reduce the rate of recidivism in the country and design a proper parole […]

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With campaign season in full swing and the 2017 General Elections on the horizon, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall has urged Bahamians to get out and register early as the old registry expired yesterday. Hall said the issuance of brand new purple cards will differentiate this year’s registry from the previous one. “The 2012 register ends […]

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Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said he is disappointed by the response of Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage’s response to the recent crime warning issued by the U.S. Embassy to its citizens in relation to The Bahamas. “According to this government there is no crime problem. Tell that to the […]

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Leader of the Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis has lambasted the current administration once again, as he reiterated IMF projections that say the Unemployment Rate in the country will increase. In a press release Dr. Minnis said that the PLP has failed the people as a government and all they have to show for it are […]

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With the government deadset of transitioning the College of The Bahamas to a university, a FNM MP is convinced that until the general state of education is addressed, it’s a dream that should probably be deferred.  Montagu MP Richard Lightbourne said opposers may find that he’s not being nationalistic when it comes to the College […]

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