The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By: P.J Malone   The Government of The Bahamas suggested that the Inter American Commission on Human Rights broke its own rules with respect to its actions and the Resolution the Commission enacted in response to a petition filed requesting precautionary measures. As is commonly known in The Bahamas, 5 individuals —Fred Smith QC, Francisco […]

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In a reoccurring trend over the past week, the majority of the island was in darkness yesterday due to an island wide black out stemming from technical challenges from Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). The Journal reached out to Bahamas Power and Light officials but was unsuccessful in the attempts. The company however did provide […]

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Police arrested two men, including a prolific armed robber on Friday. Reports are that shortly after 10:00 a.m., police received a report of two suspicious men driving in a Honda Odyssey vehicle on Carmichael Road, who were planning to rob several businesses in that area. Moments later, mobile division officers spotted the two suspects driving […]

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Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts and Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for the Mt. Moriah constituency Marvin Dames have engaged in a “war of words”.   Mr. Roberts lambasted the former senior police officer for comments he has made over the past few weeks on crime in the country.   “Clearly Marvin Dames […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed that up to 1,500 jobs will be made available through the stalled multi-billion dollar Baha Mar resort imminently after the New Year. His remarks came while giving the keynote address at the annual Christmas luncheon for the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA). Mr. Christie also added that a total […]

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