The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson says the government intends to change the way it does business, even at the Cabinet level with a decision and a commitment to move to a paperless Cabinet system. Mr.Thompson who spoke on behalf of the Hon. Dion Foulkes, Minister of Labour, highlighted the Government’s […]

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 Prime Minister  Dr. Hubert Minnis said The Bahamas and the island of Exuma is  poised for an economic rebirth as he announced extensive plans to improve infrastructure on the island. Among the plans are a new international airport in George Town, the construction of an Office of the Prime Minister, much-needed roadworks and repairs to […]

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Former Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday said that he thought it was ill-advised for the government to “handcuff themselves” to balancing the budget within three years.  The Minnis-Administration has been deliberate  about curbing spending in an effort to  reduce the fiscal deficit.  Mr. Halkitis said, “If you come in and say that […]

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The 2018 human rights report issued on Wednesday renewed concerns of stateless individuals in the country, particularly in the case of a teen born in The Bahamas to a Bahamian mother of Haitian descent. According to the report, the government did not effectively implement laws and policies to provide certain “habitual residents” the opportunity to […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis says, “we must do more to combat  Non Communicable Diseases which rob us of general health and too many lives.” Whether they are in  the form of diabetes or hypertension, heart or kidney disease, chronic and non communicable illnesses are prevalent in The Bahamas, begging the need then for ongoing attention […]

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The Bahamas is opening the door to corruption through its largely unregulated campaign finance system,  offering few safeguards against “quid pro quo” donations, according to the United States’ 2018 Human Rights Report released this past Wednesday. According to the report, the procurement process was particularly susceptible to corruption, as it is opaque, containing no requirement […]

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Adopting a view held by his party, former Tourism Minister Obie Wilchombe does not agree with the government’s plans for the Prince George Wharf.   It was recently announced that UK-based Global Ports Holding had won the multi-million dollar bid to redevelop and manage the Wharf.   However, Mr. Wilchcombe is advising the government to […]

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The Princess Margaret Hospital  yesterday  was gifted with 25 beds courtesy of the PMH foundation, whose mission is to actually strengthen the hospital’s ability to provide high quality healthcare.   The  Hospital is faced with a 200- bed shortage.   Public Hospitals Authority Deputy Managing Director Lyrone Burrows said the donation comes  on the heels […]

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As the world becomes more digital, there is a greater concern for protection of personal data when it comes to the use of smart products. Keeping personal information like addresses, National Insurance numbers and bank information from hackers, is becoming a growing concern for consumers in the digital world. For this reason, the Ministry of […]

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The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is gearing up to host its fifth Bahamas Energy Security Forum. The Forum serves as a platform to discuss and exchange ideas, policies and initiatives that are intended to improve the state of energy in the country as well as its impact on the environment. BCCEC […]

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