The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson has pointed  out serious challenges with the  state of schools and compensation for teacher. Mrs. Wilson said confirmations, back pay, reassessments and reclassification are among some of the challenges and she says, she is  tired of the rhetoric. “I’m hoping that this year the 400 plus teachers […]

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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 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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Works Minister, Desmond Bannister has sought to clear the air on Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Board dismissals. In a statement yesterday,  the Minister expressed regret that in recent times, the former  board, chaired by Accountant  Darnell Osbourne, remained locked at loggerheads on virtually every critical issue, and that became costly to the  electricity company. […]

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The Opposition  spokesman on Finance, the Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island Chester Cooper says  the latest ratings by Moody’s on the Bahamas  has said in clear language that it will downgrade The Bahamas should this fiscal consolidation plan, replete with holes, fail to pan out. He said, “Moody’s points out that economic […]

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For their discipline, loyalty, respect and Christian values, three outstanding Bahamians were on Wednesday awarded – the last of those to receive this year’s Queen’s Honors. The awards were presented by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling. For her service to the field of education and community, veteran educator Elma Garraway was invested with the honor […]

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The government has decided to put an end to the contract worker system soon. This comes  off  the heels of a number of government contract workers not receiving pay for a month.  Education Minister Jeffery Lloyd told reporters outside of Cabinet that contract workers would either become “permanent and pensionable” or terminated once contracts come […]

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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 U.S. government has made another big investment in securing the borders  of The Bahamas yesterday  with  a $1 million package that  was turned over to the Defense Force’s Harbor Patrol Unit.  The package includes a safe 25 full cabin response boat, capable of speeds of over 40 knots and crew and passenger capacity of […]

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The Government of The Bahamas has invested in 54 teacher education grant recipients who have been awarded scholarships tenable at the University of The Bahamas. The group, comprising four young men and 50 young women from across the archipelago, received their certificates and special awards during the first Teacher Education Grant Award Ceremony, August 13, […]

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