The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Prime Minister Perry Christie officially opened of The Bahamas Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland last week. On Friday, the prime minister along with Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell, Minister of Labour Shane Gibson and Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan, attended the ceremony for the […]

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Three men and a woman were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with Monday’s $1 million drug bust in Mastic Point, Andros. The four accused were 45-year-old Reginal Martin, 51-year-old Yorrick Gibson, 19-year-old Eric Christopher Riley and 48-year-old Patrice Dorsett all of Mastic Point. They appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney. The group was […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie said CARICOM member states strongly support the Arms Trade Treaty and the region has made a significant step in trying to end the illegal arms trade which has “bathed societies in blood.” As he addressed the EU – CELAC Summit in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, Prime Minister Christie, in his capacity […]

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With the theme “Turning Dreams into Reality” Commissioner of Police, Ellison Greenslade urged the 2015 elementary school graduates of Temple Christian and young persons in general to be themselves and focus on the heart. “The old people say you have a heart and when you take brain power and you take heart power you can […]

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The bodies of two men, who were murdered in separate incidents, were found yesterday. According to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle, the first victim was identified as 49-year-old Keith Davis of Allen Close. Mr. Davis was found by a relative who had planned to visit him at his residence. “This morning upon entering the yard he […]

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Proceedings in the House of Assembly were briefly suspended yesterday after Opposition members refused to allow Agriculture Minister and MICAL MP V. Alfred Gray to make his contribution to the Budget debate. The Free National Movement MPs banged the table as Mr. Gray took to the floor. Eventually, House Speaker Dr. Kendal Major scolded the […]

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The government will continue to promote the three Ps of Public Private Partnerships as a means of delivering on the infrastructural requirements needed to move the country forward at the socio-economic development level especially in the Family Islands, Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis told a key international forum in the People’s Republic of China. Mr. […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell gave an update on the recent apprehensions of illegal immigrants yesterday during his contribution to the debate in the House of Assembly. On Tuesday, some 67 immigrants were apprehended in Exuma and this, according to the minister, has been happening way too frequently. “Illegal migration continues to […]

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Urban Renewal’s “Love Your Country Campaign” aired on Love 97’s Issues of the Day last Thursday to drum up support for youth employment, as well as encourage the inner city communities to go to church and simply spread the word of Christ. The radio show was supported by Baha Mar employees and was held at […]

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The Anglican community in The Bahamas is mourning the death of the Right Reverend Cornell Moss, who died in a Miami hospital on Saturday. In an interview with The Bahama Journal yesterday, Anglican Bishop Drexel Gomez said Bishop Moss’ death represents a great loss, not only in The Bahamas, but Guyana and the Province of […]

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