The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Spouse of President of Botswana Mrs Neo Jane Masisi was impressed with hervisit to the Nassau Cruise Port on Wednesday morning.Mrs. Masisi is in country with her husband Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi in an officialstate visit. The first lady was greeted by Minister of State for Housing and UrbanRenewal Lisa Rahming and […]

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By Gerrino J. Saunders It is “really sad” to see the leader of the opposition Michael Pintard trying to take credit for thePrime Minister’s decision to make adjustments within his team of cabinet ministers, saidProgressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell while speaking from the city ofChicago, USA on Monday morning.In his capacity as Minister […]

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The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Wendall Jones told members of international community in Washington, DC on Thursday that “climate change is not a political issue, it’s a survival issue.” Speaking at The High-Level Dialogue on Climate Policy and Other Key Issues in the Western Hemisphere at the Organization of American States, […]

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Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer As he congratulated the new Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle,Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) President Kimsley Ferguson encouraged her toimprove communication with the union and government.Mr. Ferguson’s comments came this week during an interview on Love 97’s talk show Issuesof the Day.“Let me congratulate her publicly for her […]

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DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The government’s new organ donor transplant program will be rolled out at “its earliestconvenience,” according to Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Micheal Darville.“It is a transplant program that is presently being activated. As a matter of fact, yesterday we metwith some of our key team players,” Dr. Darville said on […]

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DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer Following the recent Cabinet shuffle, the new Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover Rolle expressed her gratitude for the prime minister’s confidence in her abilities.In a statement, she pledged to continue to commit herself to prioritizing the needs of publicservants and Bahamian workers everywhere.The statement went on to say […]

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Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Almost two years since Prime Minister Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal party (PLP)government were voted in, the nation’s leader delivered an address to the nation – remarkingthat it has been a privilege to serve, represent and fight on behalf of Bahamians.Prime Minister Davis gave an overview of the last two […]

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Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Four years ago, the tragic natural disaster of Hurricane Dorian swept through The Bahamasand left devastating effects on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama. A wreath layingceremony was held in both islands on September 1 to commemorate those who lost their livesduring the tragic storm.Prime Minister Philip Davis gave remarks […]

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There is great consternation in the public service over the proposed reshuffle of the Cabinet of The Bahamas. In addition to the movement of some Ministers, there is also uncertainty on how Permanent Secretaries would be affected. In time for the opening of a new session of the Parliament in early October, Prime Minister Philip Davis […]

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By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer From Over-the-Hill to Mount Fitzwilliam, the life of Cynthia “Mother” Pratt has been aninspiration for many and today she’s expected to be sworn-in as the 12 th governor general ofThe Bahamas.The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Government House on Mount Fitzwilliam at 9:00a.m.Prime Minister Philip Davis announced recently that […]

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