The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Restoring commerce is vital to the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama and to facilitate the social and economic recovery of those islands affected by Hurricane Dorian, the government identified them as special economic recovery zones. “I am pleased to announce that East Grand Bahama, Abaco, and the Abaco Cays will be designated as special […]

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The Bahamas has joined the global strike advocating for more to be done by the government to end climate change. The recent fires in the Amazon, scorching summer temperatures across Europe and closer to home, deadly hurricanes with a record breaking six additional named storms active in the Atlantic and Pacific, all signs that more […]

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Opposition Leader Philip Davis said the announcement of the new Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction brought an “incoherent dose of confusion that will fuel more delays and deepen the level of dissatisfaction, anger and frustration” among Bahamians. “The PLP is deeply concerned about this lack of leadership in articulating a clear direction and […]

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It’s a mammoth task, but according to Minister of the Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira, the process of removing the estimated 1.5 billion pounds of debris left behind by Hurricane Dorian has begun. “Notwithstanding the tens of millions of dollars, there are volunteer agencies here on the ground.  There are private citizens on the ground […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is expected to travel to Grand Bahama on Wednesday and during this trip, Dr. Minnis said he will sign a heads of agreement (HOA) with Carnival Corporation for a new cruise port on the island. “It is more vital now than ever to continue with our economic developmental program for […]

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The government established the new Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction and appointed Central Grand Bahama Member of Parliament Iram Lewis as minister of state to lead the ministry. The formation of the new ministry was announced by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis during a press conference yesterday at the Office of the Prime […]

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Not all of Grand Bahama’s hurricane damaged public schools will meet the September 23 reopening deadline, according to the National Emergency Management Agency.  Education officials are expected to make a determination once Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd has toured all schools on that island. Grand Bahama’s Superintendent of Education Ivan Butler said work has been progressing, but the biggest challenge is mold. […]

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Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest announced on Wednesday that vehicles under $40,000 can be imported to Grand Bahama and Abaco duty free.  During Wednesday’s National Prayer Service in Grand Bahama at St. John’s Jubilee Cathedral, Turnquest added that the government will provide assistance and incentives such as packages to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian to help residents rebuild their lives and communities. Even though there […]

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is expected to setup a distribution center at the Grand Bahama International Airport.  According to a statement issued by NEMA, the distribution center will allow the agency “to collect relief items coming in by air”.  “Those items will be unpacked, checked and repackaged into care packages to be distributed to residents,” the statement said. “The distribution center at the airport […]

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Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson announced yesterday that police have recovered another dead body from Abaco, bringing the Hurricane Dorian death toll to 52.  Ferguson said the body was found on Wednesday. However, 1,300 people still remain missing following the deadly storm.  Although people are missing, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands told The Bahama Journal earlier this […]

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