04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Despite what may seem like unfair policies and attacks, The Bahamascontinues to stand among the top financial services jurisdictions in theworld according to Prime Minister Philip Davis.His comments came as he moved for the second reading and passing of theAutomatic Exchange of Financial Accounting Information Bill 2025.He said the […]
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04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After more than three years of research by the Ministry of Health’s planning unitand one and a half years of collaborative work and consultation with the Office ofThe Attorney General and other stakeholders, the government is ready to launch itsnew approach to attaining improved health among the nations’ citizens.From […]
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04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Already in the midst of the annual spring break frenzy and with the Easter Holidayweekend fast approaching on April 18 th the Nassau Airport Development Company(NAD) was pleased to announce this week the successful completion of Runway 14/32rehabilitation project at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).Work began on February 3, […]
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04 April 2025
In The Bahamas it is obvious to many political scientists that political philosophy and ideology are not very important to the average Bahamian voter. It is very similar to church going for members of the Christian faith. For many people, if you were born into a family of an Anglican, Baptist, or any other denomination, […]
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14 March 2025
A decision by the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restrict U.S. visas of government officials whose countries employ Cuban health-care workers is being condemned by heads of governments throughout the Caribbean. CARICOM leaders have agreed to adopt a measured, strategic, and proactive approach in engaging relevant stakeholders from the United States, as […]
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14 March 2025
There is something quite obvious going on in the body politic in The Bahamas which is not in the national interest. When we conduct the analysis of the quality of our democracy and how Bahamians assess the performance of the government, it is sometimes difficult to get a good reading. This is so because the […]
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14 March 2025
SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis charged that the opposition Free National Movement refuse toaccept the facts and admit that the Progressive Liberal Party led by Davis has had significantsuccess since coming to office but have tied themselves to a narrative of failure.His comments came as he wrapped up the 2024/2025 mid-year […]
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14 March 2025
BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer Belinda Wilson, President of The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) is urging thegovernment to ensure that all international laws are being adhered to in the wake ofcharges of encouraging ‘forced labour’ by the US government through use of theCuban Labour Export Program.President Wilson says The Bahamas and Cuba have enjoyed […]
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14 March 2025
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer During the conclusion of the mid-year budget debate in parliament, member ofparliament for Freetown and National Security Minister Wayne Munroehighlighted several major differences in governance under both the ProgressiveLiberal Party (PLP) and The Free National Movement (FNM).Munroe began by emphasizing that the PLP’s approach to issues has historicallybeen more transparent. […]
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14 March 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Police are investigating a suspected suicide that has left a 46-year-old maledeceased. This incident occurred at a residence on Royal Palm Street onWednesday, 12th March, 2025. According to initial reports, shortly after 9:00 p.m.,the individual was found inside a home hanging by a cord from the ceiling in abedroom […]
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