The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Despite repeated calls from Cuban-American protesters and the Opposition for him to resign in the wake of allegations that Cuban detainees were abused Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says he is “unapologetic” and will continue to defend his government against individuals and groups trying to defame The Bahamas. Last week, an alleged report detailing abuse […]

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Seven people have been arrested and are expected to be charged sometime this week in connection with a drug bust on Andros which led to 1,500 pounds of marijuana being seized. The drugs were flown to New Providence by a US Coast Guard helicopter and arrived at the Odyssey Airport Wednesday afternoon. Officer-in-Charge of the […]

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More claims of police brutality were lodged against the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Wednesday after a 31-year-old man claimed the tables were turned on him when he tried to make a complaint to police. Kevin Moss said what was supposed to have been a fun night out with his girlfriend Tuesday turned ugly because […]

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Police in eastern New Providence have cracked a stealing ring that reportedly targeted victims throughout the capital and on Monday arrested two men and a woman believed to be the masterminds. On Tuesday, officers from the Elizabeth Estates Police Station displayed for the media thousands of dollars worth of electronic items, clothing, tools, jewelry and […]

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With more than 50,000 students preparing to head back to school next Monday, Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald on Tuesday warned that any teacher who skips classes because of disagreements with their principals would face serious disciplinary action. Last week, Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson said that she would be pull 130 […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie along with Dame Marguerite Pindling and members of her family commemorated a room in honor of the Father of the Nation the late Sir Lynden Pindling at The College of The Bahamas. (Photo: Lamond Johnson)

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A $30 million luxury boutique hotel is set to open in the next 18 months in western New Providence. On Monday, local businessman, Mark Holowesko, broke ground on the hotel, which is located near the upscale Lyford Cay neighbourhood. During construction, an average of 100 people will be employed on the Mahogany Hill site and […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie no longer wants an apology from the opposition leader for being called corrupt. Instead, he said is going to make Free National Movement (FNM) chief, Dr. Hubert Minnis “pay politically.” “Dr. Minnis just did something that no one has ever done. I’ve had 40 years in public life. Dr. Minnis purported […]

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A negotiating team is expected to leave The Bahamas as early as this weekend to meet with Cuban authorities in Havana. According to Foreign Affairs Minister, Fred Mitchell, the idea is to settle the modalities of how there can be a quicker turnaround of migrants to Cuba. “We expect that a new agreement will be […]

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Family members of murder victims have joined forces with the Central Detective Unit (CDU) to appeal for help in apprehending murder suspects who are still at large. Alvin Sargent says he knows that his son’s killer is still out there. Mr. Sargent is the father of Abyami Sargent who was murdered last October opposite Christie […]

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