The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Former National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest yesterday defended the use of the electronic monitoring bracelets, despite criticisms that the devices are flawed. Mr. Turnquest said the question of the effectiveness of the tracking system is null and void. Instead he said the focus need to be on the management of the bracelets meant to monitor […]

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In the wake of his company receiving major flack in recent days, President and CEO of ICS Security Concepts, Stephen Greenslade said he is prepared to go to all lengths to protect the reputation of his company even if that means forfeiting his $2.7 million a year government contract. On Wednesday, Mr. Greeslade said many […]

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A new crime trend has emerged. According to police, females are the prime suspects behind house break-ins in New Providence. The females would reportedly knock on doors, impersonating service providers. According to Assistant Superintendent, Cleophus Cooper, if someone is at home, the would-be robber would leave. In the event, no one answers, the individual would […]

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Prominent attorney, Fred Smith, QC could be slapped with a lawsuit. Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson has threatened to sue Mr. Smith, who was recently arraigned for causing harm. At the time, he alleged his arrest was the result of political victimisation. Mr. Smith was arrested on Wednesday in connection with an incident that occurred at […]

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Family members watched in horror Sunday morning as a dispute between two brothers ended with one being stabbed to death. The incident occurred shortly after 10:00 a.m. at the family’s apartment unit off St. Vincent Road. The two men ages 39-years and 30-years were involved in an altercation when the older brother stabbed the younger […]

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Government officials need to “stand their ground” on the Cuban protests happening in Miami, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Fred Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell, who briefed reporters on the issue yesterday, said he does not plan on meeting with the protestors at all. Protestors demonstrated at the Port of Miami over the weekend […]

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After 14 years, three men were found guilty of the murder of Police Constable Jimmy Ambrose yesterday. The end of a six-week trial saw alleged gang leader Stephen ‘Die’ Stubbs, Andrew Davis and Clinton Evans all guilty of the 23-year-old’s murder. Ambrose was shot outside the former Club Rock on West Bay Street on March […]

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The murder trial involving alleged killer Stephen ‘Die’ Stubbs is nearing the finish line. After over six weeks of trial, attorneys representing Stubbs and his co-accused Clinton Evans and Andrew Davis presented their closing arguments to a 12-woman jury yesterday. The trio is on its third round of trial for the 1999 murder of police […]

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Former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Keod Smith will have to wait until tomorrow before a judge reads the charges of three different criminal offenses launched against him after his official arraignment was adjourned. The matter stemming from an August 25 altercation he had with attorney Fred Smith, QC. The former MP was scheduled to be […]

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It’s now up to Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett to decide if the parents of 26 former St. John’s College students will be awarded thousands of dollars in damage after the Anglican Central Education Authority (ACEA) cancelled this year’s graduating class’ prom and graduation after lawyers for both the defense and plaintiffs made their closing […]

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