The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor The Prime Minister of the Bahamas Philip Davis is expected to announce the date for a Bye Election in the Golden Isles constituency shortly.  He made this known on Thursday evening after ratifying a number of  Progressive Liberal Party candidates for general elections whenever they are called.   It […]

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The torrential rains throughout The Bahamas over the last month that left homes underwater and vehicles destroyed should convince all and singular that Climate Change is real.For several decades respected scientists and scholars from the most institutions aroundthe world travelled to many COP meetings to come up with solutions to this major challengefor mankind. The […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor This week Prime Minister Philip Davis was compelled to give a National Addressto share details about the salary review process after a meeting with labour leaderson National Heroes Day (Monday) ended abruptly reportedly due to disrespect bythe labour leaders toward the Prime Minister. Hours later, Bahamas NationalAlliance of […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Prime Minister Philip Davis led debate on the Data Protection Bill 2025 onWednesday noting that the new legislation is meant to protect the personal data ofBahamian citizens when doing business, using technology or any sort of action thatrequires personal information and biometric data.The need for data protection is […]

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By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor After long negotiations, funding has been secured for Grand Bahama’sinternational airport and airports in North Eleuthera and Georgetown Exumathrough the Saudi Fund for Development, according to Minister of Tourism,Investments and Aviation, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Coooper.Speaking at the 2025 Exuma Business Outlook on Thursday the Minister ofTourism […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor After long negotiations, funding has been secured for Grand Bahama’sinternational airport and airports in North Eleuthera and Georgetown Exumathrough the Saudi Fund for Development, according to Minister of Tourism,Investments and Aviation, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Coooper.Speaking at the 2025 Exuma Business Outlook on Thursday the Minister ofTourism Investments […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer Opposition Leader Michael Pintard has sharply criticized Prime Minister Philip Davis, accusing his administration of betraying the trust of Bahamian workers and failing to honor promises made to unions and public servants. Speaking during an address at the Free National Movement headquarters this week, responding to the Prime Minister’s […]

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Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Deputy Chairman of the Parade Management Committee, Calvin Greene, isassuring the public that the quality and standard of Junkanoo will not diminishunder the newly appointed management structure.Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Greene said the Parade ManagementCommittee (PMC) was appointed by the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC), thestatutory body established in […]

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By: Arianna NeelyBahamas Journal Writer The Bahamas continues to heighten its efforts to combat human smuggling and traffickingwith the latest legislative step coming in the form of the Smuggling of Migrants Bill 2025.In Parliament on Wednesday, Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe introduced thebill for the first time describing it as a landmark piece of […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal News Editor Abaco’s capital city Marsh Harbour is set to get a much-needed boost as theMinistry of Energy and Transport in conjunction with the United States Embassy(Nassau) and the Port Department announced the revitalization of the harbour port,through a structural upgrade project.Executives at the ministry said the government understands the significance […]

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