The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Bahamas Industrial Manufacturers Union confirmed  last  Friday morning that they are gearing up to strike on the grounds of discrimination. This strike could possibly result in a halt being place on salt production. According to union president, Jennifer Brown, negotiations for a new industrial contract have been ongoing for quite some time now with […]

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A  teacher  was allegedly  assaulted by two male students on C.V. Bethel Senior High School’s grounds  and the President of the Young Democrats Alliance (YDA) Laron G. Moxey   calls the act disappointing .  It is said that the assault resulted in the educator having to be rushed to the hospital.  Mr.  Moxey said that […]

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Centreville MP Reece Chipman yesterday announced his intentions to run in the 2022 general election, and is not ruling out the possibility of running as an independent candidate. He made it clear in the House of Assembly this past Wednesday that he will be running and that he will win.     “At this time it […]

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Minister of Public Works, Desmond Bannister, called on the staff of his ministry not to be complacent. He gave remarks  yesterday  at the opening of the Ministry of Public Works’ 2019 Distinguished Lecture Series. Mr. Bannister  encouraged workers to this year take initiative, practice greater leadership and tackle issues of complacency. “When you have a […]

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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Fred Mitchell   is complaining that “The Bahamas  yesterday  took the extraordinary and precedent setting step to delegitimize the government of another country by its vote at the Organization of American States to recognize the Opposition’s leader in Venezuela as Interim President.” He says, “the explanation given today by […]

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Shadow Minister for Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin thinks the government should not put the redevelopment and management of the Prince George Wharf in the hands of foreigners.   Her comments come as Tourism Minister Dionisio D’ Aguilar Announced that the government is about to enter an agreement for the redevelopment and management of the Prince George […]

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Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Arinthia Komolafe yesterday said the Bahamas should not move forward with accession  plans  to the World Trade Organization (WTO).  Mrs. Komolafe says  that her party “wholeheartedly supports the principles of a free market economy and initiatives that will provide a fair global trading system”.  She also noted that  “E-commerce, […]

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Prime Minister Doctor  Hubert Minnis yesterday along with National Security Minister Marvin Dames signed a contract with Shotspotter Technology in an effort to enhance the country’s crime fighting skills. The Prime Minister expressed the view  that fighting crime is about “making people feel safer in their homes, on the streets, in their cars, in their […]

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The Chairman of the Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Limited (JCNP), Silbert Ferguson says no evidence has come to the surface in the alleged bribe claim made in a voice note that circulated social media following the parades.  Mr. Ferguson made his comments during a press conference the JCNP held to release the official Junkanoo results.  […]

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Police  in New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the persons responsible for a shooting incident yesterday  which left an adult female with injuries.  According to reports, shortly before 11:00am, a woman was sitting in a vehicle on Gray’s Terrace off Bernard Road, when the occupants of a silver Honda Accord […]

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