The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Criticisms about the upcoming gaming referendum are misconceived, according to the attorney general. In a statement sent out by Allyson Maynard-Gibson late Friday, she said much work has been put into the framework of the referendum to ensure that it is as efficient and legally acceptable as possible. “The Bahamas is a free democratic and […]

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The government and the College of the Bahamas (COB are taking steps to establish a school of agriculture in North Andros. Situated on the site of the former agriculture research centre in San Andros, the project seeks to train Bahamians to take advantage of a nearly $1 billion industry. Seven Cuban technicians with various specialties, […]

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Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney says Prime Minister Perry Christie is “out of order” for stating that he would not “dare” tell Bahamians not to work for number houses, even though they are illegal. On Tuesday, shortly before heading into his weekly Cabinet meeting, Mr. Christie defended those Bahamians who are employed with […]

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After much “consideration, very little answers and too much bungled information from the government,” the Opposition has recommended that Bahamians vote ‘No’ on both of the gambling referendum questions. At first Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis and his party sought to steer clear of making the January 28 gambling referendum political and […]

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Potential buyers of the land surrounding Dean’s Blue Hole, Long Island will be disappointed as the government has made it clear that intends to preserve it for Bahamians. Recently, the property, which was set to be developed as an ultra-luxury resort, was set to be sold for $10 million. The blue hole has been named […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie said he is wondering why members of the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) have waited until now to express their objection to one of the referendum questions. According to Prime Minister Christie, members of the BCC were among the first people to know of the questions and had ample time to voice […]

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The whopping figure suspended National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Algernon Cargill allegedly pocketed over the past two years surprised Prime Minister Perry Christie. A leaked report claims Mr. Cargill took home a salary of over $393,000, three times more than the prime minister’s. Of that figure, bonuses accounted for more than $194,000 between the months […]

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After weeks of criticism and being accused of breaking the law, Prime Minister Perry Christie on Wednesday introduced amendments to the Constitutional Referendum Act that will provide the legal framework for the upcoming gambling referendum and any others that might be proposed. The prime minister said these amendments should ensure that referenda are appropriately consistent […]

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A fisherman who had dived in and out of Bahamian waters for the past 20 years apparently drowned in waters at the western end of Potter’s Cay Dock early Monday morning, according to police. Up to press time police officials were still investigating the apparent drowning of 39-year-old Rodger Chris Miller and could not say […]

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Family members of deceased war veterans yesterday paused in honour before laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in the Garden of Remembrance.

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