The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Urban Renewal is one of the government’s key initiatives in terms of urban development and yesterday it got some assistance. Air Ambulance Inc. donated six laptops to the Centreville Urban Renewal Community Center valued around $1,500. Several prominent persons were in attendance including Prime Minister Perry Christie, who spoke about how these new tools will […]

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Junkanoo Air, a Bahamian-owned cargo airline, is now providing air cargo transport services between the US (primarily South Florida), the Bahamas and surrounding countries (including Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Cuba, etc.). Junkanoo Air is authorized by the Department of Civil Aviation (Bahamas) and the Federal Aviation Authority (US) to operate commercially. Captain Christopher King, President […]

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Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday called the Baha Mar Claims Committee’s Process a form of “political expediency”. After the committee on Tuesday officially outlined the process of payout to the 2,000 laid off Baha Mar workers and Bahamian creditors, Mr. Turnquest said the process seems “irregular”.  “That is borne out of […]

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More than 2,000 employees left jobless after Baha Mar ceased construction should start getting calls regarding payouts over the next two weeks according to the committee established to oversee payments. In a new agreement laid out by Prime Minister Perry Christie almost two weeks ago, it was reveled that Bahamian and other unsecured creditors including […]

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As the country continues its fight against Zika, health officials recorded another two cases yesterday. These latest cases bring the count now to ten. Chief Medical Officer Glen Beneby confirmed with The Bahama Journal yesterday afternoon that two Bahamian females tested positive in the United States, after which the results were transferred to Bahamian health […]

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Tourism officials yesterday said they are excited about this year’s Tru Tru Festival, suggesting that the annual event will epitomise everything Bahamian. The event which is being coordinated by The Bahamas Tourism Hotel Association (BHTA) in conjunction with The Ministry of Tourism is scheduled for November 5th on the grounds of John Watlings Distillery. Tourism Director […]

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Monday marked the first day of school, but the opening of this year’s semester was mired by a number of teachers missing from the classrooms. Speaking to reporters outside of Cabinet yesterday Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald blamed the shortage on several issues, including teachers not simply turning up for work or turning in late resignation […]

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Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie said Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts’ defense of the government in relation to the Baha Mar Deal shows evidence of “delusion”. On Monday, Mr. Roberts insisted the criticisms of the government in the midst of the handling of the Baha Mar deal are “unfounded”. He also pointed […]

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A local Bahamian owned company has brought out a line of products that can help to prevent the Zika virus.  CEO and Chairman of Carib Med International, Cassius Stuart, says that his current line called “Secure” has mosquito wipes which can prevent the bite of mosquitos thus stopping many mosquito borne viruses.  “What we have […]

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The secrecy behind the details of the Baha Mar deal have echoed the need for a Freedom of Information Act by several prominent persons over the past several weeks, but a clearer timeline for the tabling of the legislation has been set. Speaking to reporters outside of cabinet yesterday Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said he […]

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