The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis expressing  condolences on the passing of Bradley Roberts said  he  was a  noted and successful businessman and  was dedicated to public life.   A statement from the Cabinet Office said, “he served for 40 years in the front line of politics, twenty-five as a Member of Parliament. He was dedicated to […]

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In a scathing attack against corruption in government,  the Member of Parliament for the Golden Isles  constituency Vaughn Miller said yesterday that the Free National Movement government’s resolution to lease the Town Centre Mall from a Cabinet Minister  “is a continuation and perpetuation  corruption.” In his lengthy debate on the resolution, the maverick backbencher said, […]

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Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd yesterday in Parliament addressed longstanding issues with Bahamian medical students, particularly those enrolled at the University of the West Indies.  In June of this year, 49 medical school students graduated from the university with a total of 40 post graduate training opportunities offered in the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). However, this […]

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Minister of Financial Services Trade and Industry Brent Symonette  yesterday declared his interest in The Town Centre Mall – the proposed temporary site of the General Post Office. The mall has for years been plagued with one issue after another, leading to reduced work weeks and consequently millions of dollars in losses. Tabling documents, Mr. […]

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The Public Hospitals Authority yesterday announced the implementation of a new shift system for all nurses employed with them effective Monday December 10th 2018. This came after the PHA implemented a five-on, two-off shift system for night duty nurses to eliminate the nursing shortage with hospitals in New Providence and Grand Bahama.   Acting Hospital […]

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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 Ragged Island community is expected to benefit from a donation made by BTC to the National Emergency Agency.  Captain Stephen Russell from NEMA thanked BTC and noted that, “Over the past three years, the country has seen three storms which have impacted the lives of thousands of residents across the archipelago. We will target […]

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More taxes potentially on the way for Bahamians, as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), yesterday released a policy paper that outlined how the health scheme will be funded.  National Health Insurance’s (NHI) employer mandate will require businesses and employees to share the cost of the standard health benefit (SHB) premium, that is, with some […]

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National Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday spoke out on what is considered  an increase in fraud cases in the country.  Mr. Dames told reporters yesterday that fraud has always been a concern and that the ministry expects that in the age of information and technology this concern will “no doubt heighten”.  He said, “we as […]

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Calling it a “monumental waste of money, energy, and time,” the opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)  yesterday bashed the government’s decision to relocate The General Post Office from its longtime East Hill Street location to The Town Centre Mall. PLP Leader Philip Davis  yesterday argued that this decision is a disservice to The Bahamas and […]

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