The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Admittingly long overdue, the Marco’s Alert pilot was launched yesterday,  nearly seven years after its namesake, young Marco Archer, disappeared and was subsequently found dead. As National Security Minister, Marvin Dames explained, the pilot, a team effort by the police and Multimedia Technologies – gives both authorities and the public an opportunity to test the […]

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National Security Minister Marvin Dames has  fired back at claims that he promoted a close friend to Assistant Superintendent, calling them  “absurd and disingenuous.” As Progressive Liberal Party Leader, Philip “Brave” Davis tells it, the friend helped compile the Police Force’s Manpower Audit that found that The RBPF is top heavy. However the Minister said, […]

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At least two of the  country’s Pastors believe that release of employees from gaming houses as a result of the 50 per cent  taxation imposed on gaming houses was unfortunate and unnecessary.   Bahamas Faith Ministries Senior Pastor Dave Burrows said the move was one of those being viewed   as push back from gaming […]

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Talks of decriminalizing marijuana have set the country abuzz over the past few days and the Bahamas Cannabis Research Institute (BACARI) launched their inaugural initiative in an effort to remove restrictions placed on the herb some 48 years ago.  This issue hit close to home for BACARI’S Chairman Terry Miller who reflected on the tarnished […]

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Opposition leader Phillip Brave Davis has upbraided  the Minnis administration calling them corrupt and using the terms transparency and accountability against them. This came as Mr. Davis addressed an outdoor public meeting in the Mount Moriah Constituency on Wednesday evening.  He said, “Minnis the Prime Minister promised to promote a climate of fairness and openness […]

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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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The University of The Bahamas has secured a $100,000 scholarship called  The Jane and Marcus Bethel  Award  for its outstanding students. Those students would have  a  wide range of beliefs, ideals, and talents, are encouraged to work, and learn together, foster intellectual growth, refine their leadership skills, and enhance their relationship with the university. The  […]

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The  roaring twenties – the golden age of jazz – were back Tuesday  evening at the US Embassy’s scaled down Great Gatsby themed fourth of July celebrations at the residence of  the U.S. Ambassador, Liberty Overlook. The time marked a period when the American economy soared, bringing extraordinary levels of prosperity in the years following […]

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The government is giving some business owners a break in the wake of the newly implemented 60 per cent increase in Value Added Tax. Finance Minister Peter Turnquest told reporters outside of Cabinet this past Wednesday that the reason behind this was that some industries are simply more complicated than others. He said, “So far […]

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Bahamian market and research company Public Domain yesterday found that 66 per cent of 998 Bahamians believe that adults should be able to use medicinal marijuana.  Public Domain released the results a recently conducted survey which indicated that 62 per cent of the participants also agreed that marijuana has medical benefits.  Thirteen percent said that […]

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