The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer The Migrants Bill 2025 is now shaping up to be one of the most contentious legislative proposals in years, touching on national security, humanitarian obligations, sovereignty, and the country’s capacity to manage migration in an increasingly unstable region. Attorney-General Hon. Ryan Pinder is seeking to clarify the intent and […]

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BY ARIANNA NEELY  BAHAMA JOURNAL STAFF WRITER  Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Chester Cooper is urging Bahamians to take responsibility for their voter information and ensure that it is up to date, warning that thousands of electors remain incorrectly registered, despite having moved to new communities years ago. Cooper’s remarks come as the government prepares to […]

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BY ARIANNA NEELY  BAHAMA JOURNAL WRITER  Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg says the country is on solid footing heading into the 2025 Junkanoo season, noting that parade preparations, group registration, and government support are all firmly in place as the national festival approaches.  Bowleg said his ministry has been closely coordinating with […]

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By Arianna Neely  Bahama Journal Writer  The owner of the Brooklyn Bridge barge will be fined and held fully financially responsible for the extensive damage caused to the coral reef system between Ambergris Cay and Manjack Cay, according to Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Zane Lightbourne.  Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Lightbourne made it […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer  Expansion and upgrades to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) are finally nearing full operation, months after the renovated main entrance remained closed due to delays in the delivery of specialized equipment. The A&E expansion, part of a broader $143 million hospital upgrade project […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is pushing back against a wave of accusations from staff and union representatives, even as more than a dozen faculty and employees staged a sit-out this week, demanding the immediate removal of President Dr. Linda A. Davis, despite the fact that her […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer Senator Darron Pickstock was officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament for the Golden Isles constituency in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, following his November 24th  bye-election victory.  His election fills the seat left vacant by the late Honourable Vaughn Miller. During the morning sitting, House Speaker […]

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By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor Bahamians have been known to turn out in big numbers for elections. Their vote is regarded as sacred; a right they must exercise preciously… until lately it seems. Some political observers say that Monday’s bye-election in Golden Isles is a warning sign that we are heading down a […]

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BY: ARIANNA NEELY  BAHAMA JOURNAL WRITER The Boundaries Commission has officially completed its report, clearing the way for potential changes to the country’s electoral map after months of speculation over whether several high-population constituencies will be divided. The confirmation marks a significant step toward possible election reform at a time when voters and politicians continue […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer The National Junkanoo Committee has released the essential rules and requirements for all groups, individuals, judges and parade officials participating in the 2025/2026 Junkanoo season. The guidelines highlight the most critical procedures for registration, costumes, eligibility, parade timing and scoring. The NJC has confirmed that registration is mandatory for […]

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