The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Three American  men perished in a plane crash in bushes on the island of Eleuthera yesterday. Police on the island say  a twin engine  Cessna aircraft crashed in bushes off  Rock Sound International Airport.  The aircraft departed Rock Sound shortly after 3pm enroute to Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. The aircraft had reportedly crashed in rough […]

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Police officials are on the hunt for the man behind an early morning shooting that took the life of seven-year Cameron Cooper and left another male  wounded. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, the incident stemmed from a drug fight on Pipe Lane, just off Palm Beach Street after 7 am on Tuesday […]

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While the government assures that the increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) would reduce the country’s debt and improve finance, many retailers believe there  will be a greater effect on consumers.  Director of Retail for Milo B. Butler and Sons, Allan Butler, said transitioning from 7.5 percent to 12 per cent will not affect the […]

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A local Wed Shop owner is lashing out at the government for what he calls a betrayal. Craig Flowers, Chief Executive Officer  of FML Group of Companies said as a Bahamian he feels betrayed by the Free National Movement  government’s decision to  increase in taxes. “I feel betrayed by the present government  because the argument […]

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The fact that corned beef remained on the list of breadbasket items came as quite a relief to many, who view the meal as a staple. However that  feeling that could be short lived,  according to Minister of Health Doctor  Duane Sands.  The Minister said  that the item is “on probation” as it relates to […]

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Leader of the opposition Phillip Davis responded to Deputy Prime Minister and minister of Finance Peter Turnquest’s remarks that statements made by the opposition were “laughable”.  Mr. Davis told the Journal News Team that the PLP needs answers.  He said, “Why would he say that we’re in no position to talk? We have spoken and […]

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Labour Minister Senator Dion Foulkes shed tears as he was emotionally  overwhelmed  over the Labour Day parade tragedy. He said National Congress of Trade Union (NCTU) leader Bernard Evans along with Trade Union of Congress (TUC) leader Obie Ferguson were marching around the British Colonial Hilton Hotel when a Police Officer gave them the shocking […]

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In the wake of this weekend’s Labour Day Tragedy, Opposition Leader Phillip Davis described the events as “a very gloomy time” for Bahamians particularly while the country celebrates its workers.  Mr. Davis said that the Progressive liberal party (PLP) joined the Labour day parade pausing on four different occasions to commemorate the marchers that lost […]

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Opposition leader Philip Davis has taken exception with comments by Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis concerning a possible devaluation of the Bahamian dollar. Mr. Davis responded  to press comments attributed to Dr. Minnis defending the government’s decision to raise  the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5 per cent to 12 per cent. The Progressive […]

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Despite the government’s assertion that the implementation of a Value Added Tax (VAT) increase to 12 per cent was necessary to better the country’s financial state, the Chairman of the Coalition which advised the government initially on the introduction of VAT says the government has departed from the original  model which was agreed.   Weighing […]

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