The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Five hundred and seven more CCTVs will be added to the already existing 243 closed circuit surveillance throughout The Bahamas, the final component of the Ministry of National Security’s three pronged approach to fighting crime. Minister of National Security Marvin Dames, during the signing of a contract with Proficient Business Services for expansion of the […]

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The government signed two major deals with Carnival Corporation yesterday, a $100 million heads of agreement for a cruise port in Sharp Rock, Freeport and an $80 million heads of agreement for the expansion of Half Moon Cay.  The signing was initially set to take place a few weeks ago, but was pushed back due […]

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The Ministry of Health refuted false social media claims surrounding the death of Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Petty Officer Scott Eugene Wallace and explained that his death was not related to his deployment in Abaco. Petty Officer Wallace died yesterday at the age of 43.  According to a statement issued by the Ministry of […]

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Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said the recent spate of criminal activity is not all on the police and “that everyone bears some level of responsibility”. His remarks came during a press conference yesterday, where he announced the Ministry of National Security’s committees and boards. His remarks also followed a murder suicide in Grand […]

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Haitian evacuees at Bahamas Academy Gym alleged that they are receiving poor treatment at the shelter. The Bahama Journal spoke to a few Haitians on Wednesday about the conditions at the shelter. Benson, 26-year-old Marsh Harbour resident, claimed that the conditions are deficient. “The food is not good. I barely eat their food. I only […]

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Opposition Leader Philip Davis insisted that the prime minister is “insulating himself from criticism and culpability” associated with the new Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction.  Davis said on Tuesday, during the Progressive Liberal Party’s press conference, that Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is “passing the buck” of his primary responsibility to a junior […]

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Approximately 70,000 people in Grand Bahama and Abaco will benefit from post hurricane tax waivers and incentives, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest. Turnquest told reporters yesterday that a group from the international community will soon be in the country to calculate the exact number. “They will be here on […]

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest admitted yesterday that funding for the new Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction will call for a number of adjustments to be made and that some of its functions will fall under existing portfolios.  “A lot of the work that this ministry will do will […]

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Former Member of Parliament and Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells died yesterday morning at the age of 72, a few days after his release from hospital.  Mr. Wells was a part of the first Free National Movement (FNM) administration in 1992 and served as member of parliament for Bamboo Town and held several Cabinet positions, including […]

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The criminal trial for former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Member of Parliament Shane Gibson was delayed for a second day after prosecutors and Gibson’s attorneys spent the better part of Tuesday morning conducting pre-trial arguments. For nearly four hours, the attorneys were engaged in those pre-trial arguments before Justice Carolita Bethel. Yesterday was also expected […]

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