The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Bahamas Utilities Holding Limited (BUH), a wholly owned subsidiary of FOCOL marks a significant milestone in the development of the LNG To Power Project for New Providence.  Photographed above are students from FOCOL’s 2025 Summer Internship  Program, many of whom are planning to study Engineering, along with Senior Members of the FOCOL and BUH […]

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BY: ARIANNA NEELYBAHAMAS JOURNAL WRITER This Wednesday marked yet another collaboration to provide better and more accessible healthcarefor Bahamians as Imperial Optical officially partnered with the Public Hospitals Authorityestablishing an onsite dispensary within the Eye Care Center on Soldier Road.At the opening, Dr. Micheal Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness explained how thispartnership will enhance […]

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By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer The Baha Mar Resort Foundation has reinforced its commitment to community developmentwith more than $300,000 in charitable donations, following the success of its Annual GolfInvitational, held on June 14.Led by Senior Vice President of Baha Mar, Robert “Sandy” Sands, the foundation highlighted itsdedication to supporting a wide cross-section of Bahamian […]

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Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman and Managing Director of the Consumer Protection Commission(CPC), has reaffirmed the government’s sharpened focus on consumer justice, especially forFamily Island residents who continue to face limited access to reliable services, affordablegoods, and financial protections.Speaking at Andros Business Outlook last week, Rolle acknowledged deeply rooted challenges:exorbitant shipping costs, […]

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Every country of the world has rejected the increase in tariffs that United States President Donald Trump has imposed or wishes to impose on them. In The Bahamas there are growing fears that the tariffs would adversely affect the tourism product.  Some Bahamian tourist officials, including hoteliers are predicting a downturn in the number of […]

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By Julian Reid Bahama Journal Editor Prime Minister Philip Davis moved to set the record straight on several “misguided assertions made by the Opposition” during his closing contribution on debate of the 2025/2026 budget on Thursday, maintaining that his government is being responsible in governance. He referred specifically to claims that this administration was “making […]

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BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer The Member of Parliament for Carmichael, Minister of Housing and UrbanRenewal, Keith Bell, said that for far too many Carmichael residents,homeownership remains out of reach. Carmichael is an area that has experiencedrapid population growth over the decades. Which is why Minister Bell announcedthe development of a new government subdivision in […]

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By Gerrino Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor Public discussion surrounding the government approach to energy reform policyhas been mixed with some residents unconcerned about who own Bahamas Powerand Light (BPL) as long as there is affordable and reliable energy, while others areunhappy that the government is seemingly privatizing yet another essential serviceentity with little details […]

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By Maliyah ConnollyJournal Staff Writer Long Island residents have been asking successive governments for upgrades to theDeadman’s Cay International Airport and on Wednesday that request became onestep closer to realization. A $20 million dollar contract was signed betweenthe government and Bahamas Hot Mix for extensive repairs to the runway.The signing took place at the Office […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor The Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said his party’sforward-looking policy platform reflects their commitment to accountableleadership, inclusive economic growth, and real solutions for the Bahamian people.He said, “The FNM is not in the business of wishful thinking. We are here to lead,to govern, to offer the […]

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