The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has locked in two major events that are expected to attract thousands of African-American visitors to The Bahamas in 2017. According to BMOT’s Director of the African-American market Linville Johnson, plans are underway for the international Black Women’s Public Policy Institute Conference to be held in Nassau in March […]

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The Ministry of Tourism is gearing up to host a one-day symposium next week as part of the United Nations World Tourism Day to raise awareness about accessible tourism in The Bahamas. The symposium, slated for Tuesday, September 27, will take place at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort. Panelists include Prime Minister Perry Christie, architect […]

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In shocking news to trade unionists, the criminal charges levied against executives of the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort have been dropped by the government. In a nolle prosequi signed by attorney general Allyson Maynard Gibson, Sandals General Manager Gary Williams, and another executive, Fritzroy Walker have had all charges against them dropped. The two were […]

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Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle says while there is much to be done, a draft document of the National Development Plan (NDP) should be ready in the near future. Although he was unable to give any specific dates of deadlines, Mr. Rolle says his team has been working tirelessly to ensure that the […]

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Former State Minister of Immigration and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said the frequent influx of illegal immigrants to The Bahamas will continue to persist if the county’s laws and policies are not revamped. Having worked on the ground, Mr. McCartney said the regular apprehension and deportation exercises are not the answer. […]

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Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said his party is stronger than ever as it readies itself for its general convention set for next week. The convention is set for September 29th and 30th at Breezes Resort under the theme, “The Power of Now”. Mr. McCartney stressed that the event will not be about simply […]

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Thanks to efforts by the Royal Bahamas Police Force, hundreds of  rounds of ammunition and s various dangerous weapons are now off the streets. Appearing before Magistrate Constance Delancy  Tuesday afternoon to face charges were  31 year old Omar Roberts   and    24 year old   Jessie   Roberts The couple were both charged with possession of ammunition. According to court documents, […]

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Quentino Carey, Jakota Johnson and Alstere Williams all appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes yesterday afternoon on murder charges.   Twenty-three-year-old Carey, a resident of Soldier Road and 19-year-old Johnson, a resident of Union Village were both arraigned for two counts of murder and one count attempted murder.   It is alleged that on […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie addressed delegates yesterday at the United Nations General Meeting at the session to address the large movements of refugees and migrants. The prime minister stated that the issue of migration and refugees is a global phenomenon and it is vital that countries use sessions such as these to brainstorm and find […]

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On the heels of the Free National Movement’s (FNM) revelation of new faces, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday said his party is attracting a host of individuals interested in running on his party’s team. Mr. Roberts informed the Bahama Journal that there will be a number of new faces running on the […]

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