The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Chairman of The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority Mark Humes, and the Department’s Officer-In-Charge Josefina Curry, attended the 13th session of the commission on phytosanitary measures or CPM last month in Italy. The meeting of the CPM, the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), reviews the state of plant protection […]

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After  much controversy over fly-fishing activities, The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources  is seeking to bring clarity to the ongoing public discussions concerning the Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) (Flats Fishing) Regulations, 2017. As a matter of history, the government of 2007 – 2012, sought to accelerate the sustainable development of the fly-fishing industry. […]

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On May 25th, 2018, the European Union (EU) will implement its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in all member states.  While the new regulations will directly impact EU countries, implementation could also affect Bahamas-based organizations conducting business with entities falling under the arc of the regulations. Sunryse Information Management, a data management firm based in […]

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The Department of Agriculture is advising the public on the voluntary recall of eggs produced by Rose Acre Farms Hyde Country Farm. The Bahamas has been determined by The United States Food and Drug Agency (FDA) as one of the international locations the recalled eggs were distributed.  These eggs sold under multiple brand names include […]

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Two Haitian males were apprehended in the Southern Bahamas on Friday by members of The Royal Bahamas Defense Force after they failed to produce legal documents. While on routine patrol, the HMBS Kamalamee, under the command of Senior Lieutenant Valentino Rolle stopped and boarded a 45-foot Haitian sail sloop. The vessel was approximately 6 nautical […]

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 The streets of New Providence were alive on Saturday  with the sights and sounds of Bahamas Carnival  as thousands turned out for the full weekend of fetes and concerts featuring the brightest stars on the international Soca scene. The highlight of the weekend’s festivities however, was undoubtedly the massive Road Fever Parade which saw carnivalists […]

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In an effort to continue to take the nation’s flag carrier to new heights, Bahamasair has introduced new 60-seat round trip flights from Bimini to Miami, Florida. The launch of the new flights were commemorated with official inaugural flights on Thursday, May 4 with traditional water showers and a Junkanoo performance at both Miami International […]

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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 questionable court […]

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Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes  has  revealed that the principals of The Pointe  under construction on Bay Street are not in breach of the Heads of Agreement with the government.  The Minister released the findings of a workforce census into the $200m development yesterday.  There were reports that there is a disproportionate number of Chinese […]

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Of the 600 to 700 businesses in the Over-the-Hill community, only 200 of them are considered formal businesses.  This was revealed  by Financial Secretary  Marlon Johnson Wednesday . This is being used  as a springboard to encourage the reintroduction of commercial activity in that community.  During a recent town hall meeting on the Over-the-Hill Community […]

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