The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Prime Minister Perry Christie puts in a request for a new lineup of customs officers for the next recruit of the Customs Training program in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The appeal was made during the Prime Ministers address of the Customs Training program’s graduation of 22 officers, Wednesday afternoon. The prime minister explained the urgent need […]

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Following the apprehension of 64 Haitian nationals Wednesday evening, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell says the Carmichael Road Detention Center’s conditions are “a work progress” but standards are up to par. Roughly two weeks ago, a United States Human Rights Report outlined a number of issues plaguing the country’s prisons and detention centers. […]

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State Minister for Investments Khaalis Rolle yesterday said there is a “crisis in confidence” as it pertains to foreign direct investment here in The Bahamas. In what seemed to be a direct hit to Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis, Mr. Rolle suggested that Dr. Minnis’ recent statement on what an FNM government […]

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During a heated exchange in the House of Assembly yesterday, Fort Charlotte Member of Parliament Dr. Andre Rollins urged Prime Minister Perry Christie to urge Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis to attend House of Assembly sessions more frequently. Dr. Rollins said the fact that his leader, Dr. Minnis aspires to be leader […]

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Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday urged the government to stop to “reckless spending.”   “The Bahamian people are being ripped off at every turn,” he said in a statement.   Dr. Minnis proposed the question to the current government, “Does the PLP expect Bahamian taxpayers to pay for the […]

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Golden Isles Member of Parliament (MP) Michael Halkitis yesterday accused Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis of “playing victim” after an altercation between Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters and FNM supporters in the Golden Isles constituency. The altercation, which took place among the constituents on Tuesday, made rounds on social media. Individuals dressed […]

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“Inaccuracy” is what Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin is calling rumors about Jubilee Gardens residents concerning shelter conditions following a massive fire at the New Providence dump that spewed thick smoke over the area for more than a week. The first rumor Mrs. Griffin said she wished to address was the notion that persons were […]

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The Bahamas Hotel and Restaurant Employers Association (BHEA) is expressing grave concern over the proposed Industrial Relations Act and the Employers Act. According to Labour Minister Shane Gibson, the amendments will work will in favour of both the unions and employers. During the introduction of the bill in the House of Assembly, Minister Gibson said […]

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The government has invested over $20 million into The Department of Meteorology it gets set to install four new Doppler Radars on different islands in The Bahamas. The new radars will be installed over a two-year span on Family Islands such as Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Deadman’s Cay, Long Island and Mayaguana. The first one of […]

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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is preparing to show off variations of the tourism sector with The Business of Tourism as it will find itself as one of Baha Mar’s first formal functions. The Ministry of Tourism is set to present the prestigious17th Cacique Awards, which will represent the highest honor in Tourism as it […]

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