The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Some 50,000 persons have already registered for the upcoming 2017 General Elections but this number is far too low according to Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall. As of September 9th, 2016 in New Providence fewer than 2,000 Bahamians have reportedly registered. “Presently I can say that the voter registration is progressing very slowly and I would […]

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Many of the persons in the party and the Prime Minister’s cabinet have openly supported the PM in his re-election bid and that tune continued yesterday as both Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson and MP for MICAL V. Alfred Gray indicated that PLP’s candidate for Fort Charlotte Alfred Sears stands no chance in the upcoming leadership […]

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Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin says security measures at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) will be maintained for air traffic controllers until the results of a Security Risk Assessment Test return.   Mrs. Hanna-Martin said the Bahamas Air Traffic Controller Union will remain committed to preserving the integrity of the airport security […]

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Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney is once again attacking the government over Baha Mar. In a press conference at his Halsbury Chambers Law Office yesterday, Mr. McCartney lambasted the administration calling the resort’s claims process a sham and said the prime minister is misleading Bahamians. “As we are all aware by now the […]

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Mayaguana residents who are a part of the government Department’s Food Assistance Programme can expect to have their pre-paid visa cards before December 2016.   According to Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin, says the service is provided to all those on the island based on need rather than entitlement.   The programme aims to assist […]

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As the Zika virus continues to remain a major threat, Jones Communications Network (JCN) yesterday made a contribution to the fight by donating anti-mosquito wipes to Unity House. Yesterday, officials from JCN and Med Carib International handed out the wipes to some of the senior citizens at Unity House located on East Street South. The […]

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In its search for fresh faces for the 2017 General Election, the Free National Movement (FNM) has approached members of the newest organization vying to be the next Government of The Bahamas. Yesterday, Gatekeepers’ Founder John Pinder, confirmed with the Journal that he’s been approached by FNM officials to fill one of those vacant seats […]

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Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Corporate Communications Manager Arnette Ingraham has dismissed claims that there will be a hike in electricity bills. The company announced that the surcharge will increase from 11.3 cents to 12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is less than a penny. She told the Journal this does not translate into an […]

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The Islands Of The Bahamas have tapped into a new Canadian market with the introduction of a new flight service from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in west-central Canada.   Sunwing Vacations is one of Canada’s leading tour operators with an impressive fleet of fuel-efficient Boeing 737 – 800s aircraft.   After testing the market in February 2015, […]

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One of the young men believed to be responsible for the attempted murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s aide was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.  Jorell Augustine, 18, was arraigned before Magistrate Constance Delancey yesterday for the charge of attempted murder against Sergeant Brent Dixon.  Dixon was shot several times last week Monday night […]

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