The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Despite the fact that the rate of HIV/AIDS has decreased in The Bahamas, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said the fight against the disease must intensify. These sentiments came during the recent Regional HIV/AIDS Testing Day in Rawson Square on Friday. The minister said the disease has taken a toll, particularly here in The […]

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A teary eyed former Prime Minister Perry Christie said he is one of the many persons who were the last to speak to former Cabinet minister Dr. Bernard Nottage before he died and although their relationship had its temporary downfalls, it transcended those divisions. Mr. Christie shared defining moments stretching way back to primary school […]

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the U.S. Northern Command teamed up to host a three-day training session for the Bahamas Fire Brigade to assist with brush fires. Fifteen firefighters will be trained in using a trailer mounted fire pump unit, protective clothing and equipment, and fire extinguishing. The trained firefighters will teach other […]

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Former Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard J. Nottage died yesterday at the age of 71 after suffering from several ailments. Last Thursday, Dr. Nottage was transferred by air ambulance to Florida to receive medical treatment. The former Cabinet minister who was “gravely ill,” was taken to Florida after members of his family made the […]

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Senator Fred Mitchell fired back at the original Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian for his comments regarding the previous administration’s handling of the stalled multibillion dollar resort. In a scathing verbal assault during his contribution to the 2017-2018 Budget Communication debate in the Senate yesterday, Mr. Mitchell called the statement offensive. “The press statement which […]

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Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday that Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has no intentions of responding to the moratorium request made by BMD Holdings two days ago. In a statement released on Sunday, BMD stated that it has reviewed the heads of terms regarding concessions agreed upon by the previous government of The Bahamas, […]

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Yesterday marked the start of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) six-week Annual Summer Youth Programme. The day started off with an opening ceremony at the Calvary Bible Church on Collins Avenue under the theme “We Are a Chosen Generation Destined for Greatness.” The ceremony included a performance by the RBPF Band Division, a word […]

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After promising to unseal the Baha Mar deal, followed up by an announcement last Tuesday that it happened, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Carl Bethel announced in the Senate last Friday that certain portions of the deal will remain sealed. “Madam President, we are cognizant that there remain other commercially sensitive documents which […]

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A country with a population nearing almost 400,000, The Bahamas’ blood banks are at a critically low point, particularly the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) whose blood bank is operating in the deficit according to Dr. Duvaughn Curling, chief of transfusion medicine at PMH. Speaking with reporters at a recent press conference, Dr. Curling gave insight […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said the government has unsealed the Baha Mar deal and pursuant to an application made by the Office of the Attorney General, the Supreme Court has granted its sanction and approval for the disclosure and release of the Heads of Terms. “I now have the honour and pleasure to table […]

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