The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Transport Minister Frankie Campbell revealed that there was an apparent oil spill at the Clifton Pier Oil Terminal some time yesterday. Mr. Campbell comments came during the 2017/2018 Budget Communication debate yesterday in the House of assembly. “There have been reports of an oil spill in the Clifton Pier area. It was noted that this […]

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A stern warning was sent to motorists driving without licence plates from Transport and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell, as he too urged police officers around the country to deal with such individuals by the confines of the law. Since the implementation of a new automated system for the Road Traffic Department as part of […]

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A heated exchange erupted yesterday in the House of Assembly after Long Island MP Adrian Gibson claimed the previous administration promised Long Islanders crown land in exchange for votes. Mr. Gibson made the claim yesterday during his contribution to the 2017/2018 Budget Communication debate in the House of Assembly. “I understand that the former administration […]

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Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd urged students of the Ministry of Education’s Inaugural Bahamas High School Diploma graduation to travel the world, but “come back home.” The minister recently told the graduates in Grand Bahama at the Grand Lucayan Resort that the country is in critical need of their talents in an effort to build a […]

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Wanted suspect Ronald Nottage of Summer Street was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being sought in connection with the June 7 murder of 55-year-old Peter Street Resident Valdrice Bowleg. Appearing in court before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, 45-year-old Nottage was charged with murder by means of unlawful harm. According to court dockets, it […]

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Twenty-eight year-old Balls Alley resident Ricardo Russell was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday for the June 5 murder of Okra Hill resident Livingston Rolle. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on two charges related to the murder of Mr. Rolle, Russell was not required to enter a plea because of the nature of the […]

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Police conducted a major overnight operation on Saturday throughout New Providence that led to the arrest of 31 suspects including murder suspect Ronald Nottage. The operation was a part of the force’s strategy to cut down on criminal activity by targeting problem locations and persons engaged in criminal activities such as, murder, armed robbery, rape, […]

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Bahamian students were among the rising stars at this year’s Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Students Colloquium in New York. A team of four University of The Bahamas (UB) students placed second in the annual competition with their plan to make The Bahamas a “smart” tourism destination. Keri Cartwright, Kendall Sands, Ianta Stubbs and Khadija Young received […]

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The Government of The Bahamas will launch a youth entrepreneur and youth development programme over the next five years that will “inspire and empower a new generation of Bahamian entrepreneurs.” The programme will assist young Bahamian entrepreneurs with capital and equipment, while equipping them with the necessary business management skills such as how to save […]

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Press Secretary Anthony Newbold has refuted claims from detractors that the prime minister’s deadline for public disclosures is a witch hunt. Mr. Newbold’s comments came while he appeared as guest on the JCN-TV programme Jones and Company. “You have to lead by example as Prime Minister Minnis has said repeatedly and continues to say transparency […]

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