The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Gerrino Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor Public discussion surrounding the government approach to energy reform policyhas been mixed with some residents unconcerned about who own Bahamas Powerand Light (BPL) as long as there is affordable and reliable energy, while others areunhappy that the government is seemingly privatizing yet another essential serviceentity with little details […]

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By Maliyah ConnollyJournal Staff Writer Long Island residents have been asking successive governments for upgrades to theDeadman’s Cay International Airport and on Wednesday that request became onestep closer to realization. A $20 million dollar contract was signed betweenthe government and Bahamas Hot Mix for extensive repairs to the runway.The signing took place at the Office […]

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By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor Prime Minister Philip Davis told businesspeople in New York on Thursday that The Bahamas offers certainty. “Certainty in our governance. Certainty in our legal framework. Certainty in our business environment. And certainty in our direction as a nation committed to stability, integrity, and sustainable growth”. His comments were […]

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A balanced budget has been a common phrase tossed around by successivegovernments, but something that has been seemingly unachievable, at least untilnow.During his 2025/2026 budget communication in the House of Assembly PrimeMinister Philip Davis who is also Minister of Finance announced that, in summary,his Government’s expenditure and policy actions in the budget included measuresthat will […]

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The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States of America H.E. Wendall Jones is photographed on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, signing the Book of Condolence on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Washington, D.C.

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By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Bahamians are among the millions of Catholics and non-Catholics worldwidemourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday atthe age of 88 after greeting the public in St. Peters Square on Easter Sunday.The Pope who had been hospitalized for more than a month suffered […]

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BY CLEMIA NEELYBahama Journal Staff Writer With the rising number of domestic violence cases in The Bahamas, the RoyalBahamas Police Force was prompted to officially open ther new domestic violenceunit’s premises in Chippingham expanding its services beyond the walls of Policeheadquarters in East Street where it was previously based. The theme for the day,“Do Not […]

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By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor The Bahamas government has taken action to address the impact of the U.S.-imposed 10 percent tariff on goods entering that country.  Prime Minister Philip Davis in a nationally televised address on Wednesday night warned Bahamians to brace themselves because it could mean higher costs and a slowdown in […]

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The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) held its annual Church Service on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the William Thompson Auditorium, giving thanks for another year of service and commitment to the nation. Under the inspiring themes “A People’s Force Guarding Our Heritage Through Godly Excellence” and “A God-Led People’s Force”, Officers and Marines of […]

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Bahamian Businesses Affected By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor Some Bahamian businesses exporting goods may be forced to develop new marketing plans and strategies to be profitable now that U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10 percent reciprocal tariff which is applicable on all imports to the United States which will come into […]

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