The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A teacher was found dead in her apartment on Friday and homicide detectives are currently investigating the circumstances.   Police were called to an apartment complex on Red Sea Rd just off Sumner Street shortly after 8, after neighbors had made the discovery.   Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean spoke to reporters after police […]

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Former Finance State Minister and Central Bank Governor James Smith projected the economy will turn around in the near future, with the “resuscitation” of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar Resort’s opening.   According to Mr. Smith, the stalled state of Baha Mar over the past year has contributed significantly to the stunted growth of the […]

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The Progressive Liberal Party has ratified North Abaco MP Renaldo Curry to once again run in that constituency. Curry won in the North Abaco constituency during a by-election in 2012 after former MP and Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham gave up the seat after the Free National Movement was defeated in the last general elections. At […]

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With the International Women’s Empowerment Summit (IWES) quickly approaching, men and women from as far as Ghana are hoping to secure a spot at this inaugural event in paradise.   Slated for October 19-21 at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, the schedule for the summit is overflowing with purposeful activities, in particular eight revolutionary panels. […]

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Airlines during the weekend experienced long delays and some lost of revenue after The Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers Union halted services for almost three hours. Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin called the move “unjustified industrial action” and called on the union to be “responsible and proportionate in its actions so as to not […]

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The government has secured two contracts totaling over $11 million for the completion of the first ever West Grand Bahama Junior High-School in Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama.   Prime Minister Perry Christie during the ground breaking of the facility said improving the education sector is a major feat for any government.   “Governance is never, […]

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The country continues its efforts in the fight against the ZIka virus as health officials confirmed last week Friday that another confirmed case has been found in a Bahamian male in his forties.   Senior Medical Officer, Surveillance Unit, Department of Public Health Services Dr. Merciana Moxey told the Bahama Journal that they received the notice […]

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Despite a petition by constituents to not have Long Island Member of Parliament (MP) Loretta Butler-Turner renominated, Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said the Long Island MP has the party leadership’s full support. The letter, which reportedly outlines a number of damning reasons, is to be sent to the FNM’s council; however Mr. […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie gave an update yesterday on the condition of one of his aides and driver, who was wounded Monday night.  Speaking to reporters after a presentation was made to The Centerville Community Center, Mr. Christie said that he’s thankful that his aide seems to be showing positive signs.  “I went to see […]

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Police are probing the death of a man who died while changing a tire Tuesday night. Police said the 31-year-old was changing a tire on a public service bus on Blue Hill Road South when the tire jack apparently malfunctioned. The vehicle collapsed pinning the man underneath. Citizens assisted police in lifting the vehicle off […]

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