The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Public Hospital Authority (PHA) has admitted that the biohazardous waste found at the New Providence Landfill, did in fact come from the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). In a press statement sent recently, the authority said the biohazardous waste was found in November 2015. “Additionally, the investigators discovered that documents specific to the Princess Margaret […]

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With a parole system soon to come on stream, Archdeacon James Palacious said such a system was needed for some time now and those who oppose it may not have a clear understanding of how it should work. “This doesn’t say that a fellow gets off. What is says is that it serves some time […]

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After a week’s debate on the National Health Insurance bill, FNM Senator Dr. Duane says it’s nothing but a “national disappointment”. Dr. Sands, who is also a noted cardiologist, said Bahamians should feel disappointed with last week’s presentation on NHI. “I believe that what has been presented to Parliament, the entire Bahamian population should feel […]

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With the World Health Organization recognizing The Bahamas as the sixth most obese country in the world, this is a problem that officials recognize and are seeking to address. During his contribution to the NHI Debate, Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald spoke about the implementation of a “Healthy Schools” program in our education system that […]

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After pulling out the highly contested leadership race at this year’s FNM convention much was made of the political future of Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner and what were her plans moving forward. Mrs. Butler-Turner spoke to reporters after a presentation at Rotary West and delved a bit deeper into her reason for throwing in […]

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Marco City Member of Parliament (MP) Greg Moss on Wednesday suggested that the proposed National Health Insurance Bill is only a disguise for fiscal reform. In a fiery contribution in the Lower Chamber, Mr. Moss charged that the bill has nothing to with Universal Health Care, and suggested that Bahamians not be fooled. “What we […]

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With it becoming a global trend and more prevalent in Bahamian society over the past few years, the Ministry of Education has announced it will be regularizing homeschooling in The Bahamas. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Ministry of Education yesterday morning. Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald said the process […]

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In the wake of increasing health care costs and in the face of National Health Insurance (NHI) coming on stream, Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin yesterday revealed that over the past three years, the number of individuals depending on financial assistance has increased. According to Mrs. Griffin, in 2013, there were 4,377 individuals in need. […]

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Police are investigating a homicide in the capital after the body of a male was found on Christie Park yesterday morning.  Police were prompted by area residents around 7:00 a.m. and upon arrival met the adult male victim who was suffering from multiple injuries to the body.  Details remain sketchy, but officials were able to […]

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Simone Cambridge of Queen’s College High School is the 2016 All Bahamas Merit Scholarship recipient. Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald said the All Bahamas Merit Scholarship is the most coveted award in The Bahamas and is awarded to the most promising Bahamian High School graduate accepted to a top tier […]

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