The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Following months of talks and negotiations, Attorney General Carl Bethel told  that the talks between the government and gaming operators are at a delicate state. “Let me say it this way, I don’t like to talk about matters that are presently active, but I will say this: we are ready to go to court at […]

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The Water and Sewerage Corporation  is on the move throughout the family islands with the latest commissioning of a WSC office in Cockburn Town, San Salvador. The project was funded by the Caribbean Development Bank, through a Water Supply Improvement Project.  Chairman of the Corporation Adrian Gibson says the $1.7 million project in San Salvador […]

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The government is gearing up to fully meet the requirements of the European Union (EU). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Peter Turnquest, announced yesterday the Minnis administration’s efforts to reform and  enhance the financial services sector. One such adjustment calls for  all financial institutions will now be permitted to offer services to both […]

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Bahamasair, the national flag carrier is  advising the public of a smoke related incident which took place at its Coral Harbour Road head office  yesterday morning.  In a statement, the airline  said staff initially complaining of a strong smoke scent, prompted the immediate evacuation of the building. Police fire services were contacted  and responded immediately. […]

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Two Americans, a man and a woman attempting  to leave the country, with a large sum of cash  were arrested at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Wednesday.  The U.S citizens were taken into custody by authorities for failing to declare a large sum of U.S currency.  According to police reports, shortly after 4:00pm, the […]

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The first day of the year 2019 also recorded the country’s first homicide after a young man was gunned down on Market Street and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.  Chief Superintendent of Police Solomon Cash said the police are actively investigating the incident and questioning two persons of interest.  Although the victim was […]

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At the beginning of each new year most people usually come up with resolutions or goals they wish to fulfill that year and government officials are no different.   Attorney General, Carl Bethel who said he hopes the economy is uplifted.   “I’d like to see the financial sector stabilized and buffeted and protected from these […]

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The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) yesterday announced a  long awaited strike certificate has been secured from the Ministry of Labour .  B.U.T. President Belinda Wilson told reporters outside of CH Reeves Junior High School that during the Christmas break, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of  Works would have corrected health and safety […]

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Police in Grand Bahama questioning a 20-year-old male in connection with a shooting incident on that island that left a male in serious condition at the Rand Memorial Hospital.  According to Assistant Superintendent of Police, Terecita Pinder, police were called and responded to gunshots being heard on Tuesday, shortly before 10:00pm. Police went to the […]

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A 30-year-old woman was yesterday arrested following a video that went viral on social media capturing her firing a gun from a moving vehicle.  Chief Superintendent of police Solomon Cash said, “currently  Firearm  detectives are speaking with her to identify what was going on, and we have hopes of finding that illegal firearm.” The video […]

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