The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A couple was yesterday jailed on gun and drug possession charges. Appearing before Magistrate Subusola Swain were 31-year-old Jason King of Dignity Gardens and 37-year old Samantha Bethel of Pineyard Road, who were arraigned on two counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm namely an AK 47 rifle, another two counts of possession of ammunition […]

Read the full story

National Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday reiterated a long held warning to criminals that there is nowhere to hide. The no nonsense forewarning followed several shootings in Pinewood Gardens this past weekend that left two people dead, several injured and some residents on edge. But the minister rests easy that the anti-crime strategies are working […]

Read the full story

A woman one of four arraigned in a magistrate’s court yesterday on a litany of unrelated fraud related charges. Represented by attorney Crystal Rolle, Chrispintina Munnings was arraigned on a total of 25 counts – seven counts of fraud by false pretense, 10 counts of stealing, and four counts each of acquisition and laundering. It […]

Read the full story

The government plans to review all concessions and incentives in a bid to ensure value for money. While concessions and agreements seemingly go hand in hand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said the government is looking into how these concessions actually help Bahamians. “The models that we have in respect to […]

Read the full story

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 […]

Read the full story

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 […]

Read the full story

The Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island  Chester Cooper says “in the aftermath of what went down in the House of Assembly Wednesday, Bahamians of political persuasions can see that democracy and due process are under assault in this country.” Addressing a Progressive Liberal Party Rally at  Gambier House (The Sir Lynden Pindling […]

Read the full story

Bahamas  Chamber  of  Commerce Chief Executive Officer  Edison Sumner said “while we’re not ideally out of the woods yet, signs are pointing to the fact that there is some recovery in the economy” This year’s state of the economy report is under the theme road to recovery- overcoming economic challenges (How do we fix the problems). Speaking […]

Read the full story

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), The Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the Strike Force Unit all received new high tech gear uniforms and equipment as a gift courtesy from The United States Embassy. During a press conference yesterday   at Police Headquarters on East Street, U.S Embassy Chargé D’Affaires James Denver Herren said the […]

Read the full story

Plans are in the pipeline to improve the flow of traffic in downtown New Providence,   according to Minister of Transport, Frankie Campbell. To make commuting downtown Nassau more convenient and in conjunction with the Downtown Nassau Partnership, Mr. Campbell revealed that a proper bus depot will be made for bus drivers, taxi operators and […]

Read the full story