The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Parliamentarians on Wednesday passed a resolution to borrow an additional $77 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for supplementary financing of the New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP). State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis said the government had no choice but to borrow the funds, as it is needed to complete the NPRIP, which […]

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The Christie administration took a “giant step” towards the resuscitation of Grand Bahama’s ailing economy by announcing a three-part partnership that will create more than 1,000 new jobs and increase airlift to the second city. For more than a decade Grand Bahamians have been suffering with high unemployment and low tourism numbers and that was […]

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There’s only one more phase of the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) to complete as Nassau Airport Development (NAD) authorities officially revealed the nation’s main gateway’s $144 million International Arrivals terminal last evening. The 226,000 square foot facility houses Bahamas Immigration and Customs, a state-of-the art baggage system, four restaurants, lounges and six hotel reception […]

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Several local HIV/AIDS organisations have been identified by the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to receive special training from US non-profit organisation, World Learning. Among the organisations selected are The Bahamas Red Cross Society, The Bahamas AIDS Foundation, Bahamas United Initiatives Ltd. and the Bahamas Urban Youth Development Centre. United States and […]

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In yet another incident that has raised the issue of domestic violence in the country, a 21-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend on Wednesday a day before her birthday. Police have confirmed that a 40-year-old man is in police custody. Residents in the South Beach area identified the victim as Anthonique Hunter, who […]

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The government is getting an eight-month head start on the Bahamas’ 40th independence anniversary celebrations beginning with the renaming of the Paradise Island bridge and the National Centre for the Performing Arts. The two landmarks will be renamed after Bahamian Academy Award winner and former Ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier on November 2 and November 3. […]

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A local engineer has submitted recommendations for the government to protect its quarter billion dollar investment in the New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP) by introducing a toll booth system in four major thoroughfares in the capital. Principal of Caribbean Civil Group Ray McKenzie says the government would make close to $40 million if it […]

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Hundreds of schools, church groups, and youth organizations yesterday took part in the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture’s annual National Youth Day March.

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Despite it being old, Chief Justice Michael Barnett said Thursday, the country’s constitution has worked well, but important changes can and should be made. The chief justice who made proposals to the Constitution Reform Commission as the body prepares to review and make recommendations to the country’s governing document, said among the principles that should […]

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Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) executives were determined for teachers to have a day off today so much so that they met with labour officials for just over an hour Thursday at the Clarence A. Bain building. The union filed a trade dispute with the Ministry of Labour on Wednesday after Ministry of Education officials […]

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