The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Three men were arrested early Thursday morning after authorities found an estimated $2 million worth of marijuana on board their vessel just southwest of New Providence, police have said. A team of officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), the Police Marine Support Unit assisted by US Drug Enforcement agents intercepted the 30 feet Midnight […]

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Arawak Homes President Franon Wilson on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to home owners in the Pinewood Gardens phase two area whose land titles are still not regularised to come forward and admit it and then rectify it, or face legal action. At a press conference held Wednesday, Mr. Wilson announced that over the next 12 […]

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Gaming Minister Obie Wilchcombe said Wednesday that the much anticipated gaming bill has experienced a number of delays and setbacks and has missed several deadlines once set for being introduced in the House of Assembly due to a number of major factors, he also revealed there is still no telling when the bill will be […]

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Haitian President Michel Martelly (centre) attends bi lateral talks with representatives from the Republic of Haiti and The Bahamas at the Melia Hotel yesterday. (Photo: Peter L. Ramsey BIS).

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On July 27, the 2014 Miss Bahamas contestants took part in the much anticipated Miss World Bahamas and Miss Universe Bahamas Swimsuit Competitions. The top three contestants in the Miss World Bahamas Swimsuit Competition were Chantel O’Brian, Rosetta Cartwright and Rontre Rolle. The top three contestants in the Miss Universe Bahamas Swimsuit Competition were Tomacina […]

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The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) experienced another disruption yesterday morning at its Blue Hill Road location leaving thousands of its customers in the dark amid the scorching summer heat. BEC has since explained that near island-wide blackout was due to a failed generator. The power outage began around 7:30a.m., Monday. As of 5:40p.m., yesterday, BEC […]

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Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis on Sunday renewed his party’s call for the resignation of Parliamentary Secretary Reward Wells noting that the inaction from the prime minister on the issue and lack of transparency are proof that the government is trying to cover up what appears to be a ‘shady’ deal. “As we all now […]

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Sales in straw products are currently at an all time low, according to some local straw vendors who are blaming cruise line advisories for scaring off potential customers. Some vendors in the Nassau Straw Market said some cruise lines are allegedly are telling guests aboard cruise ships not to purchase straw products due to insect […]

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The 35-year-old drug suspect who made headlines earlier this year, not for his alleged crimes, but because he was allowed to get married while in custody, found himself back in court yesterday on more drug charges. Police said Hospital Lane resident Kendrick Tinker was picked up in connection with an outstanding warrant that subsequently led […]

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The debilitating Chikungunya virus is now in The Bahamas A press release issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed an imported case of Chikungunya fever. “The case occurred in an adult visitor, who traveled to The Bahamas from the Dominican Republic on June 29,” the release noted. “His symptoms reportedly began the day before […]

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