The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A man was killed by police over the weekend, making it the third person killed by police in less than a week. According to reports, shortly before 10:00pm on Friday, police officers were responding to a report of gunshots being fired in the area of Plantol Street and East Street. As officers approached Irish Spring […]

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest implying that things may be turning around for the country on the labour front, despite unemployment rising slightly to 10.1% In a glass half full approach, the DPM pointed to the rise in the labour force as a reason for optimism, despite the slight uptick in […]

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The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless […]

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Tertiary educators at the University of The Bahamas are speaking up over injustices at that institution. In a press release the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB) listed 22 discrepancies with the institution. They included undermining the union through victimization, discrimination and generally anti-union activities, illegally stopping faculty salaries and neglecting to take […]

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Three men accused of murder were formally charged yesterday in Magistrate’s Court. Brought before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, 21 year olds Keith Stubbs, Stephan Clarke and 19 year old Elvardo Deveaux who allegedly intentionally caused the death of 58 year old Craig Trevor Smith, the father of a Central Detective Unit (CDU) Officer. Entering the […]

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Higher education is on the agenda for Bahamians in Texas as Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said that his intent is to fulfill this commitment made in the Free National Movement’s Manifesto. “As you know in our manifesto we made a commitment that we would ensure that we create all opportunities especially for our young […]

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Visibly distraught and in shock, residents of the small tight knit community of Plantol street are left wondering why their beloved community member was gunned down. The bloodied handprint, presumably of the deceased 35 year old Chemico Pheron Mackey, was still on the walls yesterday coupled with bullet holes which pierced the tiles and interior […]

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North Androsians are expected to turn out in large numbers today to bid farewell to the six who perished last week when their plane went down. Area MP Carlton Bowleg said the island of Andros is very close knitted so he’s expecting that “everyone in Andros who can be there will be there.” Bowleg said […]

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Making a case for his constituents in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, MP for South Andros and Mangrove Cay, Picewell Forbes said the closure of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and other banks could drive people to use number house to exchange cash as they “fill the void”. “When you hear people in […]

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Margaritaville Holdings announced recently  that the brand is bringing its authentic lifestyle experience to Nassau with Margaritaville at The Pointe, a $250 million, six-acre development. Margaritaville Holdings, in a statement  said it would become the operating partner for China Construction America’s for the project. Currently  under construction,   a phased opening is expected  in mid-2019.  […]

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