The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Former Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has called for the resignation of Minister of Works Desmond Bannister. In a statement  yesterday Mr. Roberts  said  that  Mr. Bannister was caught red handed telling two “bold faced lies” in his capacity as a Cabinet Minister on the Stephen Dillet repair contract and must immediately resign or […]

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Three American females were arrested for drug possession over the weekend, after they were allegedly found in possession of dangerous drugs at the Freeport Harbour. In the first incident, shortly before 7:00pm on Friday, a 60 year old American female presented herself at a security check point at the Freeport harbor.  She was  subsequently searched […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Hubert Minnis continues to tout the prospects of the passed Commercial Enterprises Bill saying the bill will ensure the ease of doing business in the country. The Prime Minister  was addressing a reception for Bahamians and friends of the Bahamas residing in Washington, Northern Virginia and Maryland on Saturday. His comments […]

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The Bahamas Financial Services Board announced that the government has signed a multilateral convention for assistance on tax matters. In a statement , the Board said arriving at this point has required much collaboration between the government and industry stakeholders and this multilateral approach is consistent with that taken by over 108 countries in the […]

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Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper has said there is no need to celebrate  Standard and Poors’  decision to affirm The Bahamas’ sovereign credit rating as stable. In a statement the Shadow Minister for Finance said  there’s not much to celebrate by Standard and Poors having The Bahamas’ sovereign credit rating remain at junk […]

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The Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis tabled the regulations yesterday for a National Honours System. The Prime Minister said that the system would honour persons who have sacrificially given in areas such as culture, politics, athleticism, charity and artistry, among other areas,  from both the public and private sector as well as uniformed branches of […]

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The government will be looking at the possibility of introducing income tax in an effort to further comply with the regulations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ( OECD). Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday that the Bahamas has been saved from the threat of being blacklisted […]

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A young man was arraigned on a number of drug related charges yesterday after an  arrest which took place at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Monday. Twenty year old Shaquelle Moss of  Garden Hills Number Two, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes. Moss faced one count each of possession of dangerous drugs, […]

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Police  have released the names and sketches of eleven  criminals who they say  are on the loose  and roaming the streets.  They  are appealing to the public to assist them in nabbing these men. Police say they are targeting organized criminal groups and have so far arrested twelve suspects who have already been arraigned. At […]

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Representatives of The Bain and Grants Town Library and Museum have received several books donated by Jones Communications Network (JCN) to enhance its library and museum. Chief Executive Officer of JCN, Wendall Jones, said that the books donated present a wealth of knowledge. “On behalf of the management of Jones Communications, we are pleased to […]

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