The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Exiting the House of Assembly, the Prime Minister responded to the demonstration, a sentiment shared by National Security Minister, Marvin Dames. “This is a democratic society, individuals are within their legal rights to demonstrate, that’s good about democracy” said Dr. Minnis. “I have no issues with persons protesting, the only thing I would say though […]

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The President of Rights Bahamas, Stephanie St Fleur  said  she is  saddened “ to see the state of our country and how the powerful continue to attempt to oppress our people. In all my years of demonstrating as a labour organiser, I have never, ever seen permit granted that limited protestors to the sidewalk. Apparently, […]

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Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis suggests that  dormant accounts  in the banking  system should go to disaster relief in the country.  Dr. Minnis  made the statement yesterday as he opened debate  on an amendment to the Central Bank Act  in the House of Assembly.  Dr. Minnis  told  the House  that  at the end of June […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs  says  that it has been made aware of information circulating on social media – in this instance, the posting of a photograph of an unnamed man – alleging that the Haitian Government is denying entry to Haitian nationals repatriated or deported from The Bahamas and returning them to The Bahamas. The Ministry […]

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The Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas ( UTEB) is calling on the University of The Bahamas (UB), to “come to the table in good faith to negotiate” a  new Industrial Agreement, as the old one  agreement expired in 2017. During a protest at the main entrance of the University’s campus on University Boulevard, […]

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The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority, BAHFSA is  taking no chances particularly after a recent warning in the US about E. coli and Salmonella in Romaine Lettuce, and raw turkey products respectively.   In a press release BAHFSA  advised local consumers to throw out any lettuce products they may have that may have […]

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Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Deputy Leader Chester Cooper yesterday suggested in the House of Assembly that the money from dormant accounts at the Central Bank be used for youth empowerment, family island development, school sport facilities, or somewhere than will make a difference.  He added that “this money isn’t acctual revenue and though it makes […]

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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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Press Secretary, Anthony Newbold, at the weekly press briefing on Tuesday revealing limited information when questioned about the government’s conflicting views on search efforts in the wake of the crash. However, he reiterated Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis’ commitment to conduct a full review of what has happened. “We know that there are two investigations […]

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