The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer During the 2024 police recruitment ceremony, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernanderofficially welcomed the 100 new recruits, 72 being male and 28 being female into the RoyalBahamas Police Force (RBPF), marking their intensive training and the beginning of theircareers as law enforcement officers. The recruits, representing A, B, and C squads, were […]

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By: Latonya RobertsJournal Staff Writer This month the Royal Bahamas Police Force celebrated 60years since womenwere enlisted and to commemorate the anniversary, an All-Women CompStatwas held at the Paul Farquharson conference centre to highlight thetransformative years of female officers.Police Press Liaison Officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippingsacknowledged the dedication and hard work of the female officers […]

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BY: LATONYA ROBERTSJournal Staff Writer Chief Superintendent Chrislynn Skippings said family members must encouragetheir loved ones to seek therapy and other forms of anger management whenneeded. These comments come after several recent reported altercations endedin extreme violence and in severe cases, death. On the scene of the country’slatest murder, she asked the public to resolve […]

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By Journal Staff Writer America was built on it. Singapore thrives because of it.Immigrants usually make a country better especially when thepopulation is small and skills limited.Minister of Immigration and National Insurance, Alfred Sears sayswhen it comes to the issues surrounding migration The Bahamasfinds itself trying to balance national security interests of thecountry and human […]

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There is no doubt that Bahamians have always had a deep interest in American politics.  After the general elections in the United States where Donald Trump won a second non-consecutive term as President, many Bahamians fell ill and questioned the intelligence of the American people given the criminal convictions of Trump.  After all, it is […]

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By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Phillip Davis joined over 50,000 people in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29 th sessionof the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties known as COP29 where hegave contributions on behalf of The Bahamas.According to the United Nations, this gathering, the second largest of its kind, under the theme:investing […]

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By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer The safety of airline passengers has once again come into question as the violence in Haiticontinues to escalate and it has prompted the national flag carrier, Bahamasair to suspend itsservice to Haiti. Gunfire aimed at commercial aircraft has led to the suspension of flights byseveral international carriers, including Spirit Airlines, […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis held nothing back and received a round ofapplause following his powerful speech to world leaders at the UnitedNations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku Azerbaijan where hechallenged global leaders to address the complexities of climate changewith the same zeal and financial backing they commit to […]

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By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Bahamian courier services are grappling with significant challenges as they scramble to adapt to a newcompetitive environment, following Amazon’s decision to offer free delivery on select purchases over$49 to customers in The Bahamas. This unexpected move has caused disruption just as many localbusinesses were finalizing their plans for the critical […]

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By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Leader of the Official Opposition, the Free National Movement, Michael Pintard believes theprime minister is out of touch with the needs of the Bahamian people. His sentiment spurred bycomments from prime minister Philip Davis after he said choices people make play a role inBahamians difficulty in dealing with the cost […]

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