The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Rector of Christ Church Cathedral The Very Rev. Harry Bain scolded politicians yesterday,warning them to be careful of the promises they make as they are selling Bahamians too manydreams.As he delivered the eulogy at the State Funeral of the late Obediah Wilchcombe, Rev. Bain toldpoliticians, “The expectations some of our people […]

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BY DESTINY JOHNSON Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation ChesterCooper said the country has a great democracy after residents at a town hall meetingTuesday night rejected Atlantis’ plans to establish a seaplane operation in MontaguBay to facilitate day excursions to the Family Islands.The plan was for the ferry boat to transport […]

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By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Dignitaries said their final goodbyes as the body of the late Member of Parliament for WestGrand Bahama and Bimini and Cabinet Minister Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe lied-in-state inthe foyer of the House of Assembly on Wednesday.Governor General Cynthia Pratt, Prime Minister Philip Davis, along with Cabinet ministers, andmembers of parliament, past […]

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By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer The Bahamas does not have a diplomatic presence in Israel, according to ForeignAffairs Minister Fred Mitchell, but Israel has a responsibility to protect non-citizens.The minister said as much as he confirmed, with reporters this past Wednesday, thatthere are still two Bahamians in Israel, caught up in that volatile Israel-Palestinianwar.Minister Mitchell […]

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By: Keile Campbell Great contributors and catalysts of The Bahamas were celebrated on Monday asthe country celebrated National Heroes Day.At Government House, the National Honors Investiture took place whereBahamians of previous generations – including posthumously, received varioushonours commemorated with a plaque given by Governor-General Cynthia Pratt.Chairman of the National Honors Advisory Committee Fred Mitchell spoke […]

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By: Keile CampbellPrime Minister Philip Davis gave remarks at the financial tech conference event D3Bahamas, and expanded on the nation’s involvement in fintech as well as what to expect forits future in the sector.The prime minister spoke of The Bahamas’ pioneering and innovation in digital assets,particularly the passing of the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges […]

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BY GERRINO J. SAUNDERS In recent months Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell who also has theresponsibility for Foreign Affairs has been openly critical of the Central Bank of TheBahamas (Central Bank) and its quest towards a cashless and cheque-free society. TheMinister has described the push to eliminate cash and cheques as a “fools’ errand.”Just […]

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BY DESTINY JOHNSON The Bahamas has remained a stable B+ rating on the Standard and Poor’s (S&P)Global Business Intelligence Rating Review.Moody’s credit ratings also issued a report maintaining the country’s stable B1 rating.Minister of Economic Development, Senator Michael Halkitis said this proves thegreat economic recovery for the country.“I think what we take away from both […]

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BY DESTINY JOHNSON With suicide attempts on the rise in the country, police have plans to implementtraining courses for officers to be able to help individuals effectively in any suicidesituation.Last weekend a Grand Bahamian woman jumped out of a moving vehicle, in anattempt to take her life, and a week prior police reported three attempted […]

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By Gerrino J. Saunders This week the FTX debacle continued to grab global and local headlines as theOffice of The Prime Minister (OPM) and ultimately Prime Minister Philip Daviswas forced to refute a reported allegation that the he met with FTX founder andformer CEO Sam Bankman-Fried shortly after winning the 2021 GeneralElections to discuss paying […]

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