The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Bahamas Nurses Union is not at all happy about the changes being made to a shift system coupled with other longstanding grievances. The nurses say  enough is enough.  The four days on, four days off rotation has been switched to five days on, two days off, and is irritating BNU President Amancha Williams… “By […]

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The Ministry of Finance  is congratulating businesses on successfully implementing the VAT-Free breadbasket and medicine list The Ministry in s statement yesterday said, “the Retail Grocers Association and the Manufacturers’ Agents and Wholesalers Association have been instrumental in coordinating with businesses to facilitate the transition. This was critical to minimize any inconvenience to Bahamian consumers, […]

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Samita Ferguson has been appointed Executive Manager of the Over-the-Hill Development Unit (OTHDU) within the Office of the Prime Minister. Mrs. Ferguson’s appointment exemplifies the resolve of the Prime Minister to institute the resilient leadership of a community builder for the continued implementation of the Over-the-Hill Development Partnership Initiative (OTH Initiative). Mrs. Ferguson possesses over […]

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Engine failure said to be the reason a Piper Aztec went down earlier this year near the Great Harbour Cay Airport in The Berry Islands. Luckily, the pilot and  four passengers  survived. Based on the report into the incident, the group took off from the Chub Cay Airport on January 12th at 11:30am. Not long after, […]

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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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Senate president, the Hon. Katherine Smith, recently addressed senior high school teachers on the new civics curriculum being introduced in the 2018 academic year.  Using the theme, “The History of the Senate and its role in National Development”, Senator Smith noted that she was pleased with the introduction of a new civics curriculum as many […]

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and its partner the United States Northern Command are engaged in a series of Wildland Firefighting training exercises aimed at preparing the communities across The Bahamas for any such disaster.   NEMA and the USNORTHCOM completed training exercises on six islands. They are: New Providence(June 2017), Abaco (August 2017), […]

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The Minnis administration  insists that it is still trying to find a buyer for the Grand Lucayan Hotel, a property that closed its doors some years ago. According to Press Secretary Anthony Newbold, the plan was always to engage an operator for the hotel. He said, “the proposal left on the table was unacceptable to […]

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A solemn moment for members of the Free National Movement who yesterday filed into the party’s Mackey Street Headquarters for a memorial service for Former FNM Cabinet Minister Phenton Neymour. Mr. Neymour died at his Hutchinson Street home late last Monday. The 53-year-old had been battling cancer. Amidst the songs and prayers for his grieving […]

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Attorney General Carl Bethel  says Crown  Land in the Bahamas should not be wasted or abused.  He wasresponding to the League of Haitian Pastors President Jean Paul Charles following  the suggestion that shantytown residents be given first preference on such land once it is cleared. Mr. Bethel made it clear that some of the land […]

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