The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

NYGÅRD International, in keeping with its commitment to support cancer research, on Friday presented a $100,000 donation to CancerCare Manitoba. NYGÅRD Vice Chairman Jim Bennett presented the donation to CancerCare Manitoba president and CEO Annitta Stenning, as part of the company’s 50th anniversary celebration event. In addition to the financial contribution, NYGÅRD donated 1500 mammography gowns […]

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The man accused of the September 12th murder of Aide de camp, Inspector Carlis Blatch, was yesterday arraigned before the courts. Shackled, handcuffed and under the heavy guard of plain clothes and fatigued clad officers, he was escorted into court, as dozens of curious onlookers stood behind a barricade to catch a glimpse. Once before […]

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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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GRAND BAHAMA POLICE are   investigating  THE DEATH OF A WOMAN IN THE MALIBU REEF AREA.  REPORTS INDICATE THAT SHORTLY BEFORE 6PM ON SATURDAY POLICE WERE CALLED TO A RESIDENCE IN THAT AREA WHERE THE WOMAN’S BODY WAS DISCOVERED HANGING INSIDE THE HOME. POLICE ARE NOW AWAITING THE AUTOPSY RESULTS FOR THE EXACT CAUSE OF […]

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A strike action to the nation’s physicians  engaged  with public hospitals  is in the offing as no resolution is in sight regarding the many issues they have in dispute with the government and the Public Hospitals Authority.  Over the weekend many of the doctors who are consultants were said to be  weighing their options. The […]

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The Chairman Emeritus of the Progressive Liberal Party,  Bradley Roberts says, “ there is a pattern of behavior of wanton corruption by the Minnis  government that is unprecedented.” Mr. Roberts in a  statement yesterday  said, “ this arrogant Free National Movement government remains unapologetic as it descends this country to the status of a Banana […]

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The plight of a young girl in the Bahamas in search of medical care,  who is being termed “stateless”  by some activists,  has reached the media in the United  States,  thus deepening the controversy. According to an article in the Miami Herald, “For months, Taranique Thurston has been caught in limbo in the Bahamas while […]

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Days after being slapped with a 10-year barring from the Securities Commission and a hefty fine, Edison Sumner, on Friday, resigned from The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) with immediate effect. In a letter to Chairman, Mike Maura Jr., Sumner said that during his five-and-a-half-year tenure, he has worked selflessly and tirelessly […]

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In celebration of 50 years in business Nygard International showed off its $5 million makeover at its 1771 Inkster Boulevard location in Winnipeg, Canada last Friday.  The facility’s exterior was completely redone and the building is now home to an extensive museum chronicling its history as well as founder Peter Nygard’s life. The museum includes […]

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Two American citizens are in police custody after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected drugs and weapons by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marines on Friday Afternoon.  While on patrol shortly after noon, officiers conducted a routine boarding and search of a blueand white contender in the area of Nassau Harbour […]

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