The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

2017 HURRICANE SHELTER LIST NASSAU, The Bahamas – Please see the list of designated Hurricane Shelters for the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season. LIST OF HURRICANE SHELTERS FOR NEW PROVIDENCE   NAME OF SHELTER ADDRESS CAPACITY New Dimensions Ministries Joe Farrington Road 100      2. Epiphany Anglican Church Prince Charles Drive 150-200      3. […]

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More than 1,000 persons are expected to be flown into the capital from various Family Islands over the next several hours as the government is preparing for the potential catastrophic impact of Hurricane Irma. This was revealed by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday during a press briefing held at the Office of the Prime […]

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In light of the spate of shootings that took place on Monday night, police officials revealed a shift in their strategy towards crime fighting moving forward and the implementation of a 24-hour Incident Room. This is the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s new initiative in the fight against crime. Acting Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson made […]

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Police took two individuals into custody after seizing over $2 million worth of cocaine in Bimini on Friday.   The find came after an early morning joint operation led by DEU in Grand Bahama and Bimini officers, which led to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine and the arrest of two Bahamian males in […]

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Obesity plagues the nation of The Bahamas and is the cause of many health related problems for Bahamians. As a result, Akhepran International Academy launched an Obesity Prevention Pilot Program for its students where a vegan diet will now be the cafeteria’s main choice of food. The school also introduced ‘water days.’ On Friday, Senator […]

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Police officers engaged in a special training session on gender-based violence on Friday.   ‘Sensitivity’ was the theme for the training session held at the Police Headquarters, where Assistant Commissioner of Police for the Family Island District Ismella Davis-Delancey told The Bahama Journal that there is no discrimination and everyone is entitled to protection.   […]

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  Former Minister of Housing and Environment Kenred Dorsett will appear before Justice Bernard Turner in Supreme Court on September 15, to face the extortion and soliciting charges that he was arraigned on in July.   Dorsett returned to the Magistrate’s Court on Friday and appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney, who served him with a Voluntary Bill of […]

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As the country faces the threat of Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis advised merchants that price gouging is a criminal offence.   A statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday explained the offence and plans to begin a programme to monitor prices.   “The Office of Prime Minister wishes to […]

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Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar revealed that the government is set to draft legislation that will enhance operations at one of the country’s major cruise ports. Mr. D’Aguilar made this revelation yesterday during an appearance on the JCN’s weekly television and radio programme Jones and Company. During his appearance on the show, Mr. D’Aguilar spoke […]

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The Bahamas Department of Meteorology confirmed that its equipment and faculties are fully functioning, as The Bahamas is prepared to encounter a major hurricane this week. Senior Deputy Director at the Department of Meteorology Jefferson Simmons made this confirmation during an interview with The Bahama Journal yesterday. Many Bahamians are preparing for the storm as […]

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