The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

In preparation for  a debate on the purchase of the Grand Lucayan Hotel in Freeport Grand Bahama,  the leader of the official Opposition, Philip Davis  has demanded  a series of documents from the government. In a letter to Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis,   Mr. Davis requested the information on the acquisition of the resort […]

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All details concerning the purchase of The Grand Lucayan will be laid on the table, as promised by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, as the House resumes today. The purchase of The Grand Lucayan has been pegged at $65 million, but just recently it was revealed that the government has to pay another $1million to […]

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The Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party, Senator Fred Mitchell says “Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis  can be accused of being a political hypocrite if he does not act on his posturing on Immigration matters as reported in the press  yesterday. “We expect the Prime Minister on Immigration to put his money where his mouth […]

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Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell made and appeal to the public to  pay close attention to the PLP’s contribution in The House  of Assembly today. The debate will be whether the house gives the government the authority to burrow  $35  million to help pay  for the $65 million purchase of the Grand Lucayan  Resort […]

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Minister of Environment Remauld Ferreria said the only way to ensure sustainability and  the sustainable development of the country’s national resource is to base it on science and not just economic benefit. Mr. Ferreria said that The Bahamas has been committed   to the protection of its marine environment. He added that there are some […]

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The  Progressive Liberal Party  has announced that it is  having its second module for aspirant candidates in Grand Bahama on the 28th September 2018 at the PLP’s headquarters in Freeport.The scheduled speakers for the occasion will be Professors Chris Curry and Michael Stevenson on the political history of the Bahamas; Edison Key; Obie Wilchcombe and Senator Michael […]

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Finance  Minister  Peter Turnquest said when it comes to the financial sector, The Bahamas, like any other small nation, must cope with the burden of external standards set by the world’s larger countries.  The Deputy Prime Minister said this sometimes happens without regard for national sovereignty or international cooperation that should exist.  Mr. Turnquest said […]

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Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis said  yesterday that open murders like that of Inspector Carlis Blatch have a  psychological impact on the Bahamian society.  “You can imagine what has happened to H.O. Nash and the family members, you can imagine when somebody is raped in their home, or they’re robbed in their home, the psychological […]

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According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander the suspect in connection with this past Wednesday’s police shooting is no stranger to police. In fact, Mr. Fernander confirmed that 48-year-old Timothy Cole’s criminal record stretches back for decades. He said, “he was involved in criminal activities from a juvenile we were dealing with this individual, […]

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Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday said Bahamians must obey the law  on  the issue of illegal immigrants working here in The Bahamas. Dr. Minnis told  reporters on the sidelines of The National Skills Symposium at The National Training Agency, that the issue is not that these individuals are coming seeking opportunities, as there is […]

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