The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Additional confirmed cases of tuberculosis in the AF Adderley and the Government High schools  are  begging the need for some type of protocol when it comes to dealing with such matters. According to Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson there is the need for this,  considering the union is always left to take the […]

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In the face of  heavy public criticism after five high ranking officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force were added to a list of officers who previously received letters that demanded they take vacation leave with immediate effect, Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis said he has full confidence in Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson. “We […]

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Bahamas Union of Teacher President Belinda Wilson said she is  wondering when negotiation on the new industrial agreement between the union and The Ministry of Education will begin. Her comments come just a few weeks after Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd told reporters outside cabinet the negotiations had begun. Sounding off on the issue, Mrs. Wilson […]

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Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL) yesterday indicated that they are investigating “whether and to what extent” its clients have employed alleged fake energy saving devices to lower their electricity bills. In a news  release, BPL confirmed receiving queries concerning whether so-called legitimate energy saving devices are being targeted by BPL in an effort to […]

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The President of The Bahamas Nurses Union Amancha Williams  last Friday said  that the Union and the Princess Margaret Hospital  are at an impasse in their negotiations with the government. Back in October, the Union indicated that it was not satisfied with the shift system that was expected to be implemented on December 10th, 2018. […]

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The  Bahamas  was  one of the targets of derision by many leaders of the Caribbean this past weekend, following a  meeting between Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis, three other Caricom leaders   and  US President Donald Trump in Florida.    The brunt of the criticism came from the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago  Doctor  […]

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Seeking to quash fears of the United States crumbling solidarity and cooperation between China and other developing countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday issued a statement  clarifying  The Bahamas’ position on the matter.  The statement noted that The Bahamas enjoys a longstanding, excellent diplomatic and trade relations with both countries — the United States […]

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Rights Bahamas is calling for a full independent investigation of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.  The organization is also urging brutality  victims to take  independent legal action against the  Force. “ Brutality at the hands of officers has become so commonplace that the police might as well dispense with their halfhearted excuses for why they […]

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Bahamians from all walks of life filled Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral yesterday in large numbers  to hail the exemplary service of  the late Monsignor Preston Moss to the catholic church and the nation.  Catholic Archbishop Patrick Pinder   who gave  the homily at the funeral service,   became emotional at one point in his remarks […]

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Entrepreneurs, tour operators, taxi drivers, and other tourism professionals came out in large  numbers this week for two days of training.  The Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence usually offers training programs to help cruise destinations and tour operators around the world improve the quality of service in their ports, tours, guides, and businesses.  Tourism Deputy […]

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