The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Today, the word in the wind is to the effect that, “…The United States Department of State has rated the crime threat level in New Providence in The Bahamas as “critical” and “high” in Grand Bahama…” The Embassy also notes that “…New Providence Island, in particular, has experienced a spike in crime that has adversely […]

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Having made so much of the proposition that they would be “investing” heavily in the well-being of the Bahamian people, the new Christie administration must – in order to retain its credibility – invest heavily in the Bahamian people. There must arise from somewhere in the policy mix proposals that call on Bahamians to do […]

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The information to which we react today comes directly from a presentation made by Dr. Hubert Minnis to the effect that, “In a unanimous vote, the Free National Movement Members-Elect of the House of Assembly after consultation with the Central Council of the FNM invited me to serve as Leader of the Official Opposition…” This […]

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Bahamians gamble when and where they wish. And clearly also, there are very many Bahamians who will routinely decide to spend their hard-earned money on strong drink and on other ‘vices’. When they do, those who would rescue them need resources sufficient to the task at hand. So, we today insist that lotteries should be […]

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The trial involving three men accused of robbing a popular Bay Street store was delayed last week after lawyers had to deal with several legal issues before having a jury begin to hear evidence. Justice Indra Charles empanelled a jury on Tuesday in reference to the John Bull robbery but sent them away as several […]

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Not only did Prime Minister Perry Christie take four full days to appoint his “bloated” cabinet, he also filled it with many old faces, according to the Free National Movement (FNM). The party, which was recently booted from office, said Prime Minister Christie appointed a cabinet of 21 ministers and three parliamentary secretaries at a […]

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