The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis along with Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville toured ten newambulances set to be distributed throughout New Providence and the family islands in theupcoming weeks.By Friday, five more ambulances bringing the total to 15 new ambulances facilitated by theInternational Development Bank will be on the ground […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterResidents of mainland Eleuthera and surrounding islands like Harbour Islandand Spanish Wells have been vocal and action-oriented in recent timesbemoaning the lack of reliable infrastructure like electricity, potable water andinternet services.The government has heard their cries and announced several plans to addressthe issues and according to Prime Minister Philip Davis […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Walkers Cay is a small island of just 58 acres that sits at the top of TheBahamas chain of islands and is rich in angling history with a world-widereputation for premier deep sea fishing and this week Prime Minister PhilipDavis flew to the tiny island to sign a second […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis was on Abaco this week to sign an agreement thatwould ultimately help that island take another significant step in thecontinued growth and development following the devastation of HurricaneDorian in September 2019.The government signed an agreement with GreenPointe Holdings LLC that isexpected to revitalize Treasure Cay […]

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BY TYNIA BROWNJOURNAL STAFF WRITER In an attempt to tackle the high incidence of breast cancer in The Bahamas, Oaktree MedicalCenter has unveiled the “Million Mammogram Movement 242”. This ambitious program is set toprovide thousands of free mammograms to women across the nation, with a commitment of onemillion dollars in-kind to support the cause.Dr. Deveaux, […]

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By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer The Lyford Cay International School released a statement on Wednesdayfollowing an investigation launched by police into a social media matter betweenninth grade students. This comes after Audrius Barzdukas, head of school at LCIS,received a report of a concerning social media post made by an upper schoolstudent.Several ninth grade students engaged […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writers When Members of Parliament return to the House of Assembly on WednesdaySeptember 18 th they will be greeted by a group of frustrated members of theBahamas Petroleum Dealers Association led by their president Raymond Jones andvice president Vasco Bastian who say they are terribly disappointed that thegovernment has yet […]

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Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer During a presentation to the people of Cat Island on Monday September 2nd Minister of Healthand Wellness Dr. Michael Darville says that his ministry has plans for a new clinic there in thesettlement of Stevenson.Darville also says that the ministry has plans to break ground with new clinics on various islandssuch […]

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For the last several months there has been a seemingly unbreakable crime wave in New Providence. Almost every other day Police were called to scenes of homicides were screaming relatives lament while morticians take bodies to the morgue of The Princess Margaret Hospital. Sociologists, Psychologists and Clergymen all agree that crime is, at bottom, a […]

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The government signed a Heads of Agreement with Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International on Thursday.  This agreement marks the approval of a long-planned project to expand and revitalize the Grand Bahama Shipyard, with a $600 million investment dedicated to the construction of new drydocks and improvements to the facilities in Freeport.  This expansion will position […]

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