The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

A decision by the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restrict U.S. visas of government officials whose countries employ Cuban health-care workers is being condemned by heads of governments throughout the Caribbean. CARICOM leaders have agreed to adopt a measured, strategic, and proactive approach in engaging relevant stakeholders from the United States, as […]

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SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis charged that the opposition Free National Movement refuse toaccept the facts and admit that the Progressive Liberal Party led by Davis has had significantsuccess since coming to office but have tied themselves to a narrative of failure.His comments came as he wrapped up the 2024/2025 mid-year […]

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BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer Belinda Wilson, President of The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) is urging thegovernment to ensure that all international laws are being adhered to in the wake ofcharges of encouraging ‘forced labour’ by the US government through use of theCuban Labour Export Program.President Wilson says The Bahamas and Cuba have enjoyed […]

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By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer During the conclusion of the mid-year budget debate in parliament, member ofparliament for Freetown and National Security Minister Wayne Munroehighlighted several major differences in governance under both the ProgressiveLiberal Party (PLP) and The Free National Movement (FNM).Munroe began by emphasizing that the PLP’s approach to issues has historicallybeen more transparent. […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Police are investigating a suspected suicide that has left a 46-year-old maledeceased. This incident occurred at a residence on Royal Palm Street onWednesday, 12th March, 2025. According to initial reports, shortly after 9:00 p.m.,the individual was found inside a home hanging by a cord from the ceiling in abedroom […]

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BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer With the looming trade and tariff wars between nations like the U.S.A, Canada,and Mexico and the coinciding rise in prices and sourcing of new products fromdifferent countries other than traditional trade partners, the Consumer ProtectionCommission (CPC) is taking additional steps to protect Bahamian consumers.Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman of the CPC, […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Joined by the Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious DiseasesProgramme, Dr Nikkiah Forbes during a press conference at the Ministry of HealthDr. Michael Darville the Minister of Health and Wellness shared important publichealth information regarding a recent trend in Sexually Transmitted Infections(STIs).He said the Ministry’s Infectious Diseases Unit […]

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By Arianna NeelyJournal Staff Writer This week, the media got a first-hand look at the Royal Caribbean beach club development. The17-acre beach club on the western end of Paradise Island is set to open its doors to RoyalCaribbean cruise ship passengers and the Bahamian public in December this year.President of Royal Caribbean Group Bahamas, Philip […]

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BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer Senator Reuben Rahming, Member of Parliament for the Free National Movement,addressed concerns over the government’s expenditure and the issue of financialwastage as he made his contribution to the mid-year budget.He referred specifically to funding for hospitals in Grand Bahama and NewProvidence given under the previous FNM administration. “So then why […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Last year residents on Harbour Island took to the streets in protest over a lack ofreliable utilities especially the electrical supply on Harbour Island and mainlandNorth Eleuthera.The Davis administration has taken notice and has pledged to address theirconcerns, and during her contribution to the mid-year budget debate the Ministerresponsible […]

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