The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Ministry of Tourism is sending out a message to the world that The Bahamas is once again opened for business. Last Friday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) gave the “all clear” after Hurricane Matthew devastated islands in the northwest and central Bahamas. “We are welcoming visitors to many of our beautiful islands with […]

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Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence.   There are many residents throughout the capital who […]

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With no electricity or generator supply, small businesses in and around the community said that the aftermath of hurricane Matthew has left them devastated but not discouraged. In the days that immediately followed hurricane Matthew, small business owners and operators have remained optimistic about rebuilding and getting back to a state of normalcy. Although many […]

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Kelly’s Lumber Yard and City Lumber say sales continue to surpass demand not only following Hurricane Matthew but preceding the devastating category 4 hurricane that tore through the entire Bahamas. Arlene Pearson Kelly’s warehouse supervisor in the inventory department says pre Hurricane Matthew their east street location showed no signs of slowing down however their issue […]

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Nearly a week after Hurricane Matthew roughly 50% of residents here in the capital have had their power restored this according to President of The Electrical Workers Union Paul Maynard.   Mr. Maynard admitted that crews are having difficulties restoring power to certain areas like South Beach, Seabreeze and Yamacraw, all of which suffered significant […]

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There are three new confirmed Zika cases here in the capital, this latest update being confirmed by the ministry of health’s website. The total to 17 confirmed cases up from 14 at last report. Now a growing concern in the wake of Hurricane Matthew was the possibility of an increase in mosquito breeding grounds caused […]

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Washington Redskins owner Dan Synder and his wife Tanya sprang into action on Saturday, October 8 personally delivering much needed hurricane supplies to The Bahamas following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.   The National Football League team flew in a private jet filled with batteries, food, blankets, candies, non-perishable foods and even children’s games, among […]

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In the aftermath of monster storm Hurricane Matthew, many residents throughout the capital are still left without essentials including water and electricity; and Free National Movement (FNM) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bamboo Town Renward Wells said in such a time, the government is disorganized.   The MP’s sentiments came on Sunday as he along […]

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After Hurricane Matthew devastated The Bahamas last week, Prime Minister Perry Christie has announced the government’s intention to issue a hurricane recovery and reconstruction bond as well as duty free sanctions on relief items. During a national address this past Sunday, Mr. Christie said based on the assessment throughout New Providence, Grand Bahama and other islands […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie has appointed, Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson as the Coordinator for the Hurricane Matthew Relief and Recovery efforts.   The prime minister officially made the announcement during a press conference on Sunday, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Gladstone Road.   Mr. Gibson will work closely with Director […]

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