The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Significant amendments to both the Employment and Industrial Relations Acts, according to Labour Minister Shane Gibson, will put unions and employees in a better position to be less advantaged in the workplace. Mr. Gibson’s comments came during a reading of the bills yesterday in the House of Assembly. He said the need to make changes […]

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The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) recognized some of its outstanding officers for their commitment, courage, and conduct. Governor-General Dame Marguerite Pindling awarded a second group of officers with medals yesterday morning. Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage addressed the officers. “Each of you receiving a medal today, remember you’ve earned them,” he said. […]

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Winds of nearly 40 miles per hour swept through the main gateway of the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) leaving more than 10 rental cars and a Bahamasair aircraft seriously damaged.   The strong winds also uprooted the airport’s vegetation, and caused serious roof damage to the airport’s domestic parking lot pay booth.   Deputy […]

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The parliamentary department’s redistribution exercise has brought about some change to evening voter registration and as result several voter hubs have been relocated.   In a statement provided by the department they advise persons who were headed to Gerald Cash primary and the Enoch Beckford building are now directed to the Carmichael road post office. […]

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Heavy rainfall is what Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett says has caused a shift in direction of the smoke billowing from the New Providence Landfill yesterday. After more than week and U.S aid being brought in to assist with the clean up, the scent of smoke is still pungent in the Jubilee Gardens area […]

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All candidates have now been ratified and with this Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts says the party is ready for a sure win. He said in a brief statement that the party is now fully preparing for the upcoming 2017 General Elections. “By all accounts, the internal electoral process was free, fair, transparent, […]

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A few days after Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said that an FNM government will execute “a real sale” of Baha Mar, Democratic National Alliance Leader (DNA) Branville McCartney called the FNM leader’s comments irresponsible.   The DNA leader charged that Dr. Minnis made that statement without being cognizant of the facts. […]

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Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis fresh off the heels of his Baha Mar pledge is calling for what he says is much needed reform in the educational sector.   In a statement, the FNM Leader says he is troubled with the fact so many Bahamian students leave school each year without the proper […]

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After thick plumes of smoke from last week’s massive blaze at the New Providence Landfill spread affecting other communities yesterday, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said this is just the effect of the government’s initial neglect.   He reiterated that this dilemma is a complete disruption of daily living. As the government has just […]

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Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) officials have advised residents in New Providence that crews have completed repairs to several areas that were affected by severe weather yesterday morning.   The company saying at 4:38 a.m. on Tuesday morning severe weather disrupted one of BPL’s feed and was responsible for outages in a number […]

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