The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Haitians in the Bahamas who want a return to peace and stability in their native land are expressing their delight that U.S. authorities have offered a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Haitian gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue “ Cherizier.   After the announcement of this bounty, Cherizier recorded a statement for […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer On July 10, 1973, more than 50,000 Bahamians stood shoulder to shoulder at Clifford Park, watching with pride as the black, gold, and aquamarine flag of an independent Bahamas was hoisted for the first time. The black triangle represents the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people, the gold […]

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By Gerrino SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Despite recent setbacks with a number of boats being sidelined for eitherroutine servicing or due to running aground and needing repairs theRoyal Bahamas Defence Force is determined to do everything in itspower to properly protect the nations’ borders, fishing grounds andterritorial waters.This week RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey said four […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersBahama Journal News Editor Both The Bahamas and the United States of America celebrate their independenceduring the month of July, while The Bahamas will celebrate its 52nd year ofindependence next Thursday, July 10th, the U.S. is celebrating its Independence today,July 4th, with lots of fanfare and of course with massive fireworksdisplays at […]

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Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received Mrs. Nicole Campbell, Secretary to the Cabinet, in a Special Presentation of the CMG Medal at Government House, Mt. Fitzwilliam, on Monday, June 30, 2025. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)

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BY CLEMIA NEELY Journal Staff Writer After a seemingly inordinate period of on and off negotiations, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) signed an agreement on Thursday that authorities say marks a pivotal step forward towards better labour relations in healthcare in The Bahamas. The signing means that the […]

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During the recent Bahamas Business and Economic Forum held at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on May 28th and 29th, a new Bahamas Economic Guide was distributed to hundreds of potential foreign investors. Last Thursday while in New Providence The Bahamas Ambassador to The United States, His Excellency Wendall Jones paid a courtesy […]

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The Bahamas Utilities Holding Limited (BUH), a wholly owned subsidiary of FOCOL marks a significant milestone in the development of the LNG To Power Project for New Providence.  Photographed above are students from FOCOL’s 2025 Summer Internship  Program, many of whom are planning to study Engineering, along with Senior Members of the FOCOL and BUH […]

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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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