The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer While the two major political parties refuse to budge on implementing campaign finance reform,a third political party is chastising them for non-performance on the issue and promises theBahamian people that they would implement it to restore their confidence in the electorate.Dr, Veronica McIver, deputy leader of the Coalition of Independents shared […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Hours after the government through Prime Minister Philip Davis the Minister of Financeand Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper the Minister of Tourism Investments andAviation signed a $55 million loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for DevelopmentOfficial Opposition leader Michael Pintard scolded the government for signing the dealwithout first providing […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis has signed a desalination contract between the Waterand Sewerage Corporation and Consolidated Water for two desalination plants.While at his West Bay Street office he said it marks the beginning of an“extraordinary” new chapter for Cat Island.According to the Prime Minister the Member of Parliament for […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Using the principle of the “purpose driven life” Free National Movement(FNM) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands on Tuesday hours after Prime MinisterDavis acknowledged that he is not willing to reveal the names of politicaldonors and that campaign finance reform is not a priority for hisadministration accused Mr. Davis ofHe said, […]

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By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis along with Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville toured ten newambulances set to be distributed throughout New Providence and the family islands in theupcoming weeks.By Friday, five more ambulances bringing the total to 15 new ambulances facilitated by theInternational Development Bank will be on the ground […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterResidents of mainland Eleuthera and surrounding islands like Harbour Islandand Spanish Wells have been vocal and action-oriented in recent timesbemoaning the lack of reliable infrastructure like electricity, potable water andinternet services.The government has heard their cries and announced several plans to addressthe issues and according to Prime Minister Philip Davis […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Walkers Cay is a small island of just 58 acres that sits at the top of TheBahamas chain of islands and is rich in angling history with a world-widereputation for premier deep sea fishing and this week Prime Minister PhilipDavis flew to the tiny island to sign a second […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis was on Abaco this week to sign an agreement thatwould ultimately help that island take another significant step in thecontinued growth and development following the devastation of HurricaneDorian in September 2019.The government signed an agreement with GreenPointe Holdings LLC that isexpected to revitalize Treasure Cay […]

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BY TYNIA BROWNJOURNAL STAFF WRITER In an attempt to tackle the high incidence of breast cancer in The Bahamas, Oaktree MedicalCenter has unveiled the “Million Mammogram Movement 242”. This ambitious program is set toprovide thousands of free mammograms to women across the nation, with a commitment of onemillion dollars in-kind to support the cause.Dr. Deveaux, […]

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By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer The Lyford Cay International School released a statement on Wednesdayfollowing an investigation launched by police into a social media matter betweenninth grade students. This comes after Audrius Barzdukas, head of school at LCIS,received a report of a concerning social media post made by an upper schoolstudent.Several ninth grade students engaged […]

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