The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

BY: Latonya RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis sent wishes of safety and happiness for the holidayseason in a video released on Monday.He said, “Christmas is a season of reflection and renewal. We celebrate the birth ofa baby who brought light into a world longing for hope. We thank God for ourmany blessings and […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writing According to the Ministry of Finance third quarter budget performance report forthe fiscal year 2023-2024 the Bahamian economy continued its stable growthmomentum during the initial quarter of FY2024/25, against the backdrop of slowedglobal growth and moderated inflationary pressures.During the first quarter of FY2024/25, the Bahamian economy continued to benefitfrom […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After the Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander was compelled toresign last Wednesday following a number of events that saw senior andjunior police officers involved in criminal and corrupt activities withsome abusing their authority resulting in fatal shootings, the focus thenturned to Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF)Dr. […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer While he may support the recent United States Supreme Court indictments of 11Bahamians including high ranking police and defense force officers alleged to beinvolved in a large scale drug trafficking ring, Prime Minister Philip Davis hasexpressed concern over the way the U.S. is going about the indictment and thenegative […]

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Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands is scolding the Progressive LiberalParty (PLP) government for what he described as “corrupt, scandalous behavior” and an ongoingassault on the nation’s democracy.Dr Sands, who has been a consistent and vocal critic of the PLP, outlined a series of allegationsand frustrations that have dominated […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Six opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have been barred from Houseproceedings for two sittings following the chaos that occurred in the House ofAssembly on December 4 th when the Member for St. Barnabas and Free NationalMovement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright charged the Speaker’s desk,snatched the Mace and quickly threw […]

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BY SHENIA ROBERTSJournal Staff Writer Former Prime Minister and Member Of Parliament for Killarney, Dr. Hubert Minnis commentedon the state of governmental affairs in the country during an interview with press outside TheHouse Of Assembly on Wednesday. Minnis suggested that the lack of communication betweenthe United States government and the Davis administration suggests a lack […]

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Kaitlyn BabbJournal Staff Writer Following the suspension of opposition members from Wednesday’s House ofAssembly proceedings, Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Michael Pintardcalled for the resignation of National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.The FNM leader made the comments at a press conference held in the opposition roomjust after he and five other members of his […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer  The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources launched its largest-ever food grant program, aiming to bolster food production and reduce the country’s dependence on food imports. The $1.5 million initiative will support farmers, fishers, and cooperatives across The Bahamas, with a focus on sustainable practices that align with the […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer There is no denying the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has beenprovoked by the Free National Movement and especially by theOpposition leader Michael Pintard and deputy leader ShanendonCartwright following their actions in the House of Assembly onWednesday December 4 th when Cartwright threw the Speakers Mace, thesymbol of authority out […]

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