The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A coalition of volunteers from the United States Embassy, the Coast Guard and the US Marines along with The Bahamas Methodist Habitat conducted a service project at the Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged yesterday in honour of civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Americans observed the MLK holiday named in honour of […]

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While the latest crime statistics reveal that the majority of last year’s murders occurred during the late night and early morning hours, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday brushed off calls for the enforcement of a national curfew. Mr. Greenslade released the annual year-end crime report, which among other things, shows that of the 119 murders […]

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In addition to having to cope with a serious culture clash, executives of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) alleged Tuesday that their members also have now cope with racism from the managers of the new Melia Nassau Beach Hotel. BHCAWU President Nicole Martin, flanked by a number of union supporters, marched […]

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A surprise immigration roundup in communities throughout the Bains Town and Grants Town constituencies resulted in nearly 200 migrants being picked up and taken to the Carmichael Road Detention Centre for processing. Officer-In-Charge of the Department of Immigration’s Enforcement Unit Kirklyn Neely said the operation started from as early as 7:00 a.m. Tuesday and swept […]

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A 19-year-old man, who had been arraigned on gun-related charges before, was back in the Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Rockcrusher resident, Cordero Smith, appeared before Chief Magistrate, Joyann Ferguson-Pratt. He was charged with possession of an unlicenced firearm and possession of ammunition. He pleaded not guilty to both charges. Smith allegedly committed the offences on January […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie assured members of the business community that the country’s sluggish economy would receive a tremendous boost this year and he also promised that thousands of new jobs would be created. Mr. Christie’s comments came as he addressed The Bahamas Business Outlook (BBO) yesterday at the Melia Cable Beach Hotel. The prime […]

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The Valley Boys made a sweep of this year’s Junkanoo season after winning the New Year’s Day Junkanoo parade yesterday dethroning last year’s champions – the Shell Saxons Superstars. In addition to taking top overall honours, the Valley Boys also won best lead costume, best music and Shirley Street performance. The Boxing Day champions brought […]

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A mother and her son are dead following a massive fire that broke out in The Mud, Abaco on Tuesday evening. According to police, the fire broke out just after 9:30 p.m. Radio Abaco Owner, Silbert Mills told the Bahama Journal yesterday that the devastation is unlike any he has ever seen before. “There are […]

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After three weeks of trial, a guilty verdict was handed down to 28-year-old Rashid Dean. Dean was convicted by a four man-eight woman jury for the August 14, 2011 murder of his ex-girlfriend Oneika Johnson. Johnson was stabbed to death while on her job at Club Med in San Salvador. During the trial, the prosecution, […]

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Authorities are trying to locate the relatives of the victims of a hit-and-run incident early yesterday morning that claimed the life of a three-year-old toddler while his mother remains in critical condition. The incident happened around 6:00 a.m. Wednesday along St. Vincent Road. The woman, who was pushing the child in a stroller, was walking […]

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