The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

As load shedding continues to intensify and Bahamians are finding it unbearable, Bahamas Power and Light CEO Whitney Heastie said the power plant cannot guarantee that load shedding will stop, as there are generators that are failing.  “The challenge we have is with an ageing fleet. Last night, we had four additional units that would […]

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis officially handed over land deeds to the first group of residents of Great Inagua during a town hall meeting on Wednesday. The hand over to the eight residents is a demonstration of the progress being made in the Minnis administration’s land reform initiative, which is focused on […]

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The newly renovated Rolleville Police Station reopened in Exuma on Wednesday after several years of no police presence. At the station’s opening ceremony, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said the renovation was a part of the government’s pledge to meet the crime-fighting demands of the 21st century.  “My government remains committed to improving infrastructure and […]

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Two men were charged with a string of fraud related charges in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.  Former track and field athlete and coach 41-year-old Allan Mortimer was arraigned for seven counts of credit card fraud. Between January and July of this year, it’s alleged that Mortimer obtained a credit of more than $2,800 from Fusion […]

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After touring schools in his constituency, Exuma and Ragged Island Member of Parliament Chester Cooper said he is “shocked and dismayed” that school repairs have yet to begin. This past weekend, Cooper toured public schools in Exuma to determine their readiness for the upcoming school year, but he believes they are being neglected. “I visited […]

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Over the Emancipation holiday weekend, thousands of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) consumers were left frustrated as load shedding intensified causing electricity to go off intermittently in several areas throughout New Providence. Some Bahamians, who were annoyed by the vexing load shedding issue, complained that they were not properly notified prior to the power outages. […]

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Seven Bahamians were recognized for their dedication and commitment to national service during the 2019 Queen’s New Year Honours Investiture at Government House on Thursday. “Service to one’s country is among the highest attributes of a committed and engaged citizen,” Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said during his remarks.  The outstanding citizens received awards from […]

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Stiffer penalties for those found breaking the fisheries law and according to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard, that may come as soon as the end of the year.  Mr. Pintard, during the declaration of the opening of the crawfish season, said that the plan is to bring a proposed schedule of penalties […]

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Cabinet ministers yesterday toured four of nine schools that are undergoing extensive renovations, which according to Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd, come at a cost of approximately $9 million. The money for the work, he added, is available. “The resources are now being distributed as necessary and what we mean by resources is money of […]

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In a clarion call for women to step-up and become leaders, former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Robyn Lynes said The Bahamas is in ‘crisis’ and needs more women to be a part of the leadership that brings the solutions Bahamians desperately need.  “When you have one woman in Cabinet that is not good,” Lynes, who […]

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