The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterWith the passing of new legislation to modernize and make the foreign servicemore effective, the Davis administration is now furthering the government of TheBahamas’ reach to the Arabian Peninsula with the opening of an embassy in AbuDhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday.The diplomats of the embassy headed by […]

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The ongoing de-construction of many aspects of the Federal Government of the United States is bound to have some impact on Bahamians ranging from matters of immigration to the cost of living.  Members of the Bahamian diaspora who live and work in America are witnessing changing times which will no doubt impact how they live. […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Two weeks ago Acting Chief Passport Officer Nicholas Symonette acknowledged that a rise inthe detection of fraudulent Bahamian passports could become an issue of national security. Hesaid the government specifically the passport office has taken steps to eliminate fraudulentBahamian passports; this after a man was arrested in St. Vincent […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer If the three sides are not able to work out an amicable agreement over anoutstanding $1.25 million attorney and former Minister of Legal Affairs DamienGomez, KC claims is owed to him, there could possibly be a legal battle ahead forthe government and the Fox Group of Companies (FGC). However, […]

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BY SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Officials say the historic Space X Falcon Rocket Booster Landing set for February18 th in the Exumas will be environmentally safe at a press conference this week.Kiko Dontchev, Space-X’s vice president of launch, reiterated that safety andreliability is the number one priority. “While we’re (SpaceX) excited to executethis mission, we […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer The government has announced the signing of new airport managementagreements for the family islands valued at $300 million, according to DeputyPrime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper.He made the revelation on Wednesday as he spoke to delegates of the 2025 RoutesAmerica Conference at the Atlantis, […]

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BY: LATONYA ROBERTSJournal Staff Writer The government and the justice system of The Bahamas are allowing people thatcommit gruesome acts of crime to get a mere slap on the wrist, according to Leaderof the Opposition (Free National Movement) Michael Pintard.Pintard’s comments came outside of the House of Assembly when media asked forhis thoughts about the […]

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BY SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Senator and Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission Randy Rollediscussed Consumer Rights with a group of older residents during The BahamasTelecommunications Company’s recent Safer Internet Program Day of activities.During the event Senator Rolle gave the seniors more details about their consumerrights emphasizing that all residents should be aware of the […]

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BY: LATONYA ROBERTSJournal Staff Writer Police officers have for years been providing outside services to businessesthrough private security work but some critics question if these contracted jobs canpresent a conflict of interest.Press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Keishla Adderley told reportersthat the Police Staff Association ensures that wires are not crossed when […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) executives say the companyis “actively” exploring expansion plans to accommodate growing passengertraffic and is seeking more point-to-point service to ease peak-hourcongestion at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).Vernice Walkine, NAD’s chief executive, speaking on the sidelines of the2025 Routes Americas Conference, said the company is […]

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