The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development is making strides as they work with Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and stakeholders to advance the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities, Equal Opportunities, Act.  Minister of Social Services, Frankie Campbell revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday  that his ministry  is “working assiduously towards the further advancement […]

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At least 300 National Insurance Board employees across the country participated in a sickout  yesterday, according to Union President Marvin Duncombe.  On Tuesday  workers used their tea break  to gather on the front lawn of the Board’s Bailou Hill road location to express their grievances. According to Opposition Leader Phillip Davis,  the demonstration shows the […]

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The Minnis administration yesterday opened debate on proposed legislation for its own version of what  is now being rebranded the National Crime Intelligence Agency(NCIA),  having dismantled the so called secret National Intelligence Agency upon taking office.  The agency is  a centrally located intelligence network with vast new powers.  National Security Minister Marvin Dames said, “essentially, […]

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Another recall on foods, the second this month to have a potential threat of being contaminated with metal. The Bahamas Agriculture Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA), followed  up on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to remove from freezers more than 2,000 pounds  of Vienna Beef Frank […]

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The Leader of the Opposition, Philip “Brave” Davis  yesterday said,  “the national address  of  the Prime Minister was a flop and fell flat, just like the hopes  and dreams of thousands of Bahamians who were duped by this deceitful Minnis FNM into believing it was their time.”  In a press statement Mr. Davis said, “for […]

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The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has improved its quality of education, having received regional awards and examination accreditation.  President of BTVI, Dr. Robert Robertson, addressing graduates at the Institute’s Commencement Ceremony yesterday, said the institution continues to build its brand to address the skills gap, having received two top Regional awards and City […]

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Employees of the National Insurance Board (NIB)  throughout the country reportedly  used their morning tea break yesterday to vent their frustrations. Speaking  on the front lawn of the Corporation’s Baillou Hill Road Headquarters,  the President of the Union of Public Officers, Marvin Duncombe told the Journal  that the major bone of contention is an unsigned […]

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The Bahamas  has apparently been  dragged into  the worsening trade dispute between The United States and China,  according to one  medium reporting on the issue . While the  Bahamian government and the Opposition may not always see eye to eye on many issues,  they  share the same view when it comes to One America News […]

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The  week of labour activities is scheduled for June 2 to  June 7,  culminating with the annual Labour Day parade under the theme, ‘One for All, All for One: Securing the Protection of Bahamian Workers for Future Generations.’  According  to Bahamas Financial Services Union President Theresa Mortimer no trucks will be allowed on this year’s […]

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