The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. (NAD) in partnership with the international airlines at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), Airport Authority and the Transportation Security Authority (TSA) has launched a new Electronic Boarding Pass (EBP) system at LPIA. Now, the 3.2 million passengers traveling through the country’s […]

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A couple and their infant grandchild were killed yesterday after they inhaled carbon monoxide from a generator at their Nassau Village home. Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean confirmed that the family was found unresponsive by neighbours and relatives around 8:00 a.m. The family was transferred to the hospital but the couple succumbed soon after […]

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After months of hard work and grueling competitions, FanShawn Taylor is the 2016 Music Masters champion.   Taylor was declared the champion after successfully completing two rounds of vigorous competition. Her song, “Dig Up the Road” was also voted best Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Road Fever song.   Leading up to the competition, FanShawn said she […]

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Yesterday signaled the official launch of the Citizen Security and Justice Program which plans to target issues driving crime in The Bahamas.   A $20 million loan was given by the Inter-Development Bank (IDB) earlier this year during the signing at the Baha Mar Convention Centre.   Some of those issues identified which cause crime […]

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Organizers for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival say that this year will be a large improvement on last years’ event.   The budget for carnival this year has also been slashed as organizers of the event says that they want to spend less but produce more.   “I think we have made a conscious and deliberate effort […]

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RBC Royal Bank on April 26, 2016 officially launched its suite of Private Banking services in The Bahamas. Held at Sapodilla Estates, Private Banking guests experienced an evening of networking, entertainment and presentations on the product offerings, while connecting directly with senior executives of RBC Royal Bank and the Private Banking Team. Bringing introductory remarks, […]

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After more than a week of firefighting, Renew Bahamas officials announced yesterday that it has completed its smoke suppressions efforts. This comes after a series of fires on and around the tipping floor of the Harold Road Landfill. The landfill has had numerous fires over the years and residents in nearby areas have said the […]

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Tolls for the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge are expected to increase by one hundred per cent for private vehicles effective March 1. The $1 bridge toll will increase to $2 as announced by Chairman of the Bridge Authority of the Bahamas Rory Higgs as he spoke to the bridge refurbishment contract signing on Monday morning. […]

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On Friday, Jones Communications Network honoured outstanding Bahamian members of society during its Civil Society and Person of the Year Award, at Melia Beach Resort. Six individuals were recognized as outstanding contributing citizens at the formal awards luncheon on Friday. Prime Minister Perry Christie won the top award, being named the Person of the Year […]

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